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Share your experiences of working with councils (or why you don’t)
Local Government East (LGE) is seeking to understand micro / small businesses experiences of working with councils, or their reasons for choosing not to trade with them. This short survey, which will only take two minutes of your time and is completely anonymous, will...
Celebrating excellence at the 2025 FIS Scottish Awards
The FIS Scottish Awards are a celebration of the exceptional work and diverse range of projects carried out in Scotland. On 12 September, the awards ceremony was held at the impressive voco Grand Central Glasgow. The event was hosted by ex-professional referee John...
From Survival to Freedom: Build a Scalable, Saleable Business in 2026
Running a contractor business has never been tougher. Every day, members tell us they’re facing: Cash flow pressure that never seems to ease. Difficulty finding — and keeping — good people. Ever-tightening compliance and more onerous contracts. Long hours, constant...
FIS partners with NHBC and HBF to deliver practical drylining training
FIS and its members have collaborated with the National House Building Council (NHBC) and HBF to launch a new series of drylining masterclasses aimed at improving skills, quality, and compliance within the construction industry. These Dry Lining Masterclasses are...
Have Your Say: BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Standard Under Review
BS EN ISO 9001 (quality management systems, requirements) is currently under review by BSI and has been circulated for public comment. Members can use the link below to login to the BSI portal or create a free BSI account, download a copy of the draft revised standard...
FIS Responds to Ofqual Consultation: Serious Risks for Construction Apprenticeships
FIS has submitted a formal response to Ofqual’s consultation on proposed reforms to apprenticeship end-point assessment (EPA), raising concerns over the potential risks to assessment quality, consistency, and the readiness of the sector to adapt. The consultation,...
Building Better Mental Health: Free Training from the Lighthouse Wellbeing Academy
Learning for Everyone The Lighthouse Wellbeing Academy provides a flexible, accessible approach to learning designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in the construction industry. Their Courses include self-paced eLearning, live online Wellbeing...
Government Updates Guidance on Fire Door Requirements
The Government has updated its guidance under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, clarifying expectations around fire doors in residential and multi-occupied buildings. The revised guidance, published in August, reinforces that fire doors do not necessarily...
Important Update: Common Assessment Standard Deadline Looming
On 1st July 2025 Build UK published Version 5 of the Common Assessment Standard (CAS). Significantly the Building Safety section, introduced in 2024, will now become mandatory for all FIS Members undertaking regulated design or building work (not just Higher Risk...