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CIJC Promulgation Notice

CIJC Promulgation Notice

The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) has released an updated Promulgation Notice to account for the rises in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage starting from April 1st. The General Operative rate will be raised to £11.44 per hour, and the...

Building Inspectors Extension

Building Inspectors Extension

HSE Director of Building Safety, Philip White, has officially announced in a public letter to the industry an extension to the deadline for experienced Building Inspectors in England to finish their competence assessment. Qualified Building Inspectors must meet the...

NVQ Level 2 Training for FIS members in Manchester

NVQ Level 2 Training for FIS members in Manchester

Attention FIS Members in Greater Manchester, Are you interested in NVQ L2 training for your employees or LOSC? DMR, an FIS Approved Training Provider, offers fully funded courses. Requirements: Candidates must be over 19 years old with 2 to 3 years of experience in...

Fit-out Futures

Fit-out Futures

The ‘Fit-Out Futures’ group is a new network being launched by FIS to encourage and empower change by capturing and enhancing the thoughts, ideas and energy of the rising stars and those from diverse backgrounds within the sector. The Group will operate as a dynamic...

Barbour ABI Specialist Interiors Hub

Barbour ABI Specialist Interiors Hub

FIS has partnered with Barbour ABI to extend its reach, educate and take our content directly to specifiers and building designers.  This also enables members to extend their presence on Barbour ABI through the FIS Specialist Interiors Hub and access discounts on core...

CPA Construction Trade Survey – further weakness to end 2023

CPA Construction Trade Survey – further weakness to end 2023

It was a weak end to 2023 and a subdued start to 2024 for firms operating throughout the construction supply chain, according to the CPA Q4 2023 Trade Survey. Trade surveys for the fourth quarter of 2023 indicated that it was the worst quarterly performance since the...

Interaction between CIS and IR35

Interaction between CIS and IR35

If you’re a main contractor who is employing a sub-contractor through an intermediary, such as their own limited company, familiarity with the interaction between off-payroll rules (IR35), and the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), is crucial, and so is an...

Unlock the door to a career in construction

Unlock the door to a career in construction

FIS is looking for members in London to provide support for individuals that have undertaken an introduction course for Interior Systems. The course is taking place in April, so if you can offer a work trial, work experience, or employment then please contact FIS Head...