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Creating a productive environment for UK Construction
Building better: CLC announces plan to boost industry productivity by 25%. The Construction Leadership Council has today published a new report exploring the potential for the UK industry to transform its productivity, identifying three areas where billions of pounds...
Building Better – complying with the Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Act has introduced a range of changes to the way buildings in the UK are designed, constructed and maintained, with the aim of improving safety and reducing the risk of fire and other hazards. Compliance with these changes will require a range of...
CPA response to the Prime Minister’s climate policies announcement
Following the Prime Minister’s speech on 20 September on climate policies, the Construction Products Association has welcomed that the ambition of Net Zero by 2050 has not changed; indeed, most policies remain unchanged. The CPA is urging the Government to continue...
Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations on Packaging Waste
The Government recently announced that it would delay the introduction of the producer EPR payments for one year and these will not now apply until October 2025. However, companies will still be required to report and submit their packaging data for 2023. See...
Get involved in Skills Bootcamps
FIS is looking for employers to offer work trials or employment to candidates that are currently taking part in Skills Bootcamps. We are currently seeking employers that are: Based in the London or West Midlands area that has vacancies for Drylining, Carpentry or...
Inadequate and incomplete fire stopping leads to safety risks
CROSS Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures UK (CROSS-UK) are the body used by Government to report safety issues to ensure information about safety issues in construction are shared with the sector. They recently published the following report. Following...
Countdown to New Building Safety Regime
The next phase of the new Building Safety Regime will come into effect from 1 October and will affect all new buildings. For new Higher‐Risk Buildings (HRBs), the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will be the Building Control Body, with transitional arrangements...
Taxing issues
The JTC has highlighted tax issues that members should be aware of, including: Advisory fuel rates from 1 September 2023 VAT and late payment interest Tax avoidance schemes Low emission zones - tax deductible for self employed or sole traders Disposing of plant and...
Lens Blog: Support for FIS members
FIS Consultant Len Bunton talks about the work that he carries out for members, and summarises some guidance that will help member organisations to improve cash flow within their organisation. The assistance we provide usually starts with a phone call from a member...