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FIS steps up again to lead qualification reform

FIS steps up again to lead qualification reform

FIS has been successful in its application to work with the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute), The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and The Office for Students (OfS) in the quality assurance of the...

A regional approach to recruitment: together we are stronger

A regional approach to recruitment: together we are stronger

As a result of the FIS Regional Events FIS has made an effort to address some of the key points raised by audiences.  This is detailed in our report which is available to download here. With labour shortages and recruitment, a key challenge within the sector,...

CIJC pay agreement sees 5.0% increase

CIJC pay agreement sees 5.0% increase

The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) has completed negotiations with trade unions GMB and Unite the Union and reached agreement on a 5.0% increase in all pay rates, which will take effect from Monday 25 July 2022.   Non‐taxable elements of pay, such as...

Working together to transform construction

Working together to transform construction

Build UK is working on behalf of its members to do what they can to address the inflationary pressures currently facing the industry. In addition, Build UK has been taking forward its work on long‐standing issues as part of Improving Business Performance, Increasing...

BSI seeks comments on proposed new standard

BSI seeks comments on proposed new standard

BSI is seeking comments on the proposed new standard: BSI Flex 390 v1.0, Built environment – Value-based decision making – Specification. The scope of the standard is to lay out the requirements for the implementation and approach to value based decision making taking...

Safety case: what you’ll need to know and do

Safety case: what you’ll need to know and do

The Building Safety Act introduces a set of new roles and responsibilities for people who manage occupied, high-rise residential buildings. Although the Act has become law, the duties it describes for existing occupied high-rise residential buildings have not come...

Inspiring change in the sector

Inspiring change in the sector

FIS is supporting this year's Inspiring Change Conference and Awards Ceremony, which is taking place on Wednesday 6 July in London. If you haven't yet booked your place, this is your last chance. You can register here The Inspiring Change Conference 2022 is part of...

CPA releases UK Economic and Construction Update

CPA releases UK Economic and Construction Update

The latest weekly update from CPA is available to members here.  The updated issues are in Pages 1-5 of the weekly update whilst subsequent pages have existing data and information that remain relevant. This update includes: Insolvency Service UK Construction...