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Lens Blog – Don’t sign your life / company away
Len's consultancy has never been busier dealing with so many commercial and contractual issues for clients - a sign of the times as financial pressures continue to mount within the UK construction industry. A consistent problem is the price that so many contractors...
Building Control Authority – update on application approvals
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) recognises the challenges and issues that recent delays to building control application approvals for higher-risk building work are causing industry. It has published an update on those challenges and issues: “(The BSR) is...
Apprenticeships simplified
CITB's New Entrant Support Team (NEST) recently hosted a webinar discussing Support for Apprenticeship. Members can access a recording of this webinar here. This webinar explains the support and resources available from the NEST team and how they can support,...
Nominations now open for the Inspiring Change Awards
The Inspiring Change Awards celebrates organisations and individuals within the built environment sector that have created inclusive cultures through activities to support workplaces, education of the current and future workforce, and the community. Nominations are...
Are you looking to employ an apprentice or new entrant?
How CITB's New Entrant Support Team (NEST) can support you and your business Are you looking to employ an Apprentice or New Entrant? If you are CITB registered and up to date with your levy the CITB New Entrant Support Team can support you throughout your journey,...
A-level Results Day – Unveiling Career Opportunities and Pathways
With today being A-level results day we want to reach out to everyone who is thinking about the next step in their career journey. The construction industry, offers numerous career opportunities. The finesse of the industry lies in the finishes and interiors sector,...
Conflict Avoidance Conference – Promoting Co-operation in Construction
FIS Chief Executive Iain McIlwee will be speaking at the Conflict Avoidance Conference on 2 October in London. Iain will be discussing the Conflict Avoidance Pledge including the tools required to avoid and manage emerging disputes. Speakers include Sir John Armitt,...
Updates to BS8000-Part 8
After BS8000-Part 8: Workmanship on construction sites – design and installation of dry lining systems code of practice was published last year, it was noted that some of the drawings were not as clear as they could have been and the values for openings in drylining...
FIS announces new partnership with UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA)
FIS is thrilled to announce a new partnership with UKATA, a leading authority in asbestos training. This partnership solidifies the collaboration between the two organisations and aims to further enhance the education and training opportunities related to asbestos...