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FIS Integrated Management System – helping businesses streamline their operations
FIS has updated its Integrated Management Standard (IMS) as part of a comprehensive new Organisational Capability Toolkit, to help businesses in the construction industry streamline their operations, enhance their organisational capability, and comply with the latest...
Funding Available for NVQs Through FIS Training Provider DMR
FIS Training Provider member DMR Training & Consultancy has announced that funding is currently available for a range of construction NVQs, subject to eligibility criteria being met. The funding supports individuals working across the finishes and interiors...
Wales Industry Stakeholders Group Meeting
Last week (3rd March) FIS attended the Wales Industry Stakeholders Meeting. This year is a big one in the Principality with the Building Safety Regulations Wales coming into force in July (an FIS training course is currently being completed to support compliance) and...
FIS Focus: Vital Information on Inflation and Product Availability
FIS Position and Support on Inflation and Material Shortages Professor Noble Francis has added his view on Middle Eastern Conflict and Potential Effects to his economic updates which are updated weekly and available to FIS members via this link (by virtue of FIS's...
CIJC pay rates effective from 1 April 2026
There has been a revision to the CIJC Pay Promulgation which will come in to effect on 1 April 2026. This reflects the increase in the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and the National Living Wage (NLW) from this date. The CIJC has increased the rates for General Operative...
HMRC to develop a new online service to support the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
HMRC is developing a new online service to support the introduction of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). As part of this work, FIS has been approached to invite businesses affected by CBAM to take part in user research that will help shape how the...
Energy markets have moved sharply following tensions in Middle East
Energy markets have moved sharply following a significant escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, with immediate concerns around disruption to the Strait of Hormuz – a critical route for global oil and LNG supply. The UK market has experienced...
Temporary suspension of UKAS Accreditation
BBA have issued as a notification concerning a temporary suspension of their UKAS accreditation due to a change in corporate structure in 2025. As a result, BBA cannot at present issue Certificates under UKAS accreditation. The issue identified are administrative in...
James Parlour promoted to FIS Technical Director
FIS is delighted to announce the promotion of James Parlour into the role of Technical Director. This move recognises James’s exceptional contribution to the business and his pivotal role in shaping technical innovation and operational excellence within the team....