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Stay in the loop with FIS alerts so you don’t miss a thing!

Stay in the loop with FIS alerts so you don’t miss a thing!

Staying updated on FIS activities can be challenging. Consider enabling notifications on LinkedIn for FIS content to receive updates about important industry issues that affect your business and related FIS guidance, as well as notifications, member benefits, our...

Lens Blog: Learn to say, No

Lens Blog: Learn to say, No

FIS Consultant Len Bunton shares his thoughts on why businesses should learn to say, No. Len's message is that businesses should not accept onerous contract clauses that increase risk, extended payment periods, or contra charges to name a few. In this blog, Len has...

Boosting routes into industry

Boosting routes into industry

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published a report from NOCN’s and CCATF (both education and skills bodies) setting out recommendations to improve the flow of skilled and competent talent into the construction sector. The report highlights the challenges...

Careers in construction: Go behind the scenes with Open Doors 2024!

Careers in construction: Go behind the scenes with Open Doors 2024!

There is just a month to go until Open Doors 2024 when construction companies across Great Britain will take visitors behind the scenes to showcase the diverse range of career opportunities available in the industry. Open Doors 2024, delivered by Build UK, will see...

Falling demand hits construction product manufacturers’ sales

Falling demand hits construction product manufacturers’ sales

The Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey for 2023 Q4 showed that manufacturers ended last year with a further fall in construction product sales on both the heavy side and light side – the sixth consecutive quarter of decline for heavy side...

Changes in different permitted development rights: consultation

Changes in different permitted development rights: consultation

This consultation outlines several proposed changes to permitted development rights: To enhance flexibility for homeowners in accommodating growing families and maximizing the potential of their current residences, we are considering various adjustments to these...