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How Talentview Construction can help FIS members with recruitment
Despite concerns about a recession, the industry’s skills shortages have shot up the agenda once again, with ‘People and skills’ identified as one of the four most important strategic priorities in the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) new vision and leadership...
Lord Mayor to present Training Awards 2022
Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) and the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers are delighted to announce the annual Training Awards will be presented by the Lord Mayor of London. The 694th Lord Mayor of the City of London, Nicholas Lyons will be attending the Training...
FIS Best Practice Guide defines ‘Through-Wall’ systems
FIS has launched a new Best Practice Guide for Through-wall infill steel framed systems (SFS) to provide a standard definition of ‘through-wall’ and assist in the design, specification and installation of SFS ‘through-wall’ systems. ‘Through-wall’ has become a generic...
FIS and Construction Shield launch new insurance offering for FIS members
To help manage risk and provide additional support to its members on insurance matters,FIS has partnered with specialist insurance consultants Construction Shield and AWL Homeproof Limited. This new service will enable members to test the effectiveness of existing...
FIS announces new elected Board members, as Philip Brown takes the helm as President
At its AGM on 6 October, FIS announced its newly elected Board Directors, along with its new President. Philip Brown, Director of contractor member Meronden, has been on the FIS Board of Directors for five years and will now start his two-year Presidency, following...
Delivering the skills we need to create a sustainable skyline
The City of London Corporation is leading 'Skills for a Sustainable Skyline,' a three-year Taskforce. It aims to identify and fill emerging 'green skills' gaps within Central London's commercial built environment. This work is being lead by a Board of Industry...
FIS appoints Head of Skills and Training
FIS is delighted to announce the appointment of Beena Nana as Head of Skills and Training. In her first three months Beena will be concentrating on the FIS BuildBack programme which ends this year, before taking over from Skills and Training Lead George Swan who...
Welsh Government seeks contractors views on Warm Homes Programme
The Welsh Government is committed to a greener, fairer future. Improving existing homes helps tackle fuel poverty and create much-needed jobs, training opportunities, and supply chains. In Wales, 1.4 million homes are responsible for 27% of all energy consumed and 15%...
Addressing rising construction costs in Scotland
The Scottish Government recognises the significant pressures currently faced by the construction industry due to the dramatic rise in the cost of fuel and materials, inflation, and stretched public budgets. These pressures, coming on top of the continued impact from...