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The 12 pays of Christmas
With cashflow continuing to be a thorny issue across the industry, it’s never been more important to ensure your payment preparations are in good health. Here, our expert elf delivers a dozen festive financial pointers to help prepare your business balance sheet for...
Changes to Skilled Worker Visas
The Government has announced a number of changes to the Points‐Based Immigration System (PBIS) designed to reduce overall net migration. From next spring, the Government will increase the earning threshold for the Skilled Worker visa from £26,200 to £38,700, as well...
Building Safety Regulator Strategic Plan
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has published its first strategic plan, setting out how it will carry out its building safety functions through to March 2026. With a vision to “create a built environment where everyone is competent and takes responsibility to...
Revisions to GAI DHF Code of Practice for Hardware for Fire and Escape Doors
The GAI DHF Code of Practice is a significant document that is often cited in Approved Documents and equivalent regulations throughout the UK and Ireland. Recently, the code underwent a revision process, and it is now open for public comment by industry experts. If...
First companies to show leadership as CCPI Demand-Side Supporters Launch
Leading contractors, developers and housebuilders have stepped up to support the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) and signed a pledge to work with their strategic suppliers and manufacturers to drive CCPI conformance and raise standards in the...
FIS CEO joins new SKARating Board
Getting ready for Net Zero: SKA announces new Board and governance SKArating is announcing an exciting change in leadership and new plans to scale up to support the growing need to reshape sustainability in the fit-out world. SKArating has, over the last 15 years,...
Construction Sector Facing Weakness Across the Supply Chain
According to surveys conducted throughout the construction supply chain, the sector experienced a decline in activity during Q3 of 2023. Heavy side and light side manufacturers experienced sales declines, while chartered surveyors saw their workloads decrease. Small...
Prioritise the Safety of Your Team with Our Free Online Fire Safety Training Course
Sign up for our free online fire safety training course and start learning today! Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and mitigate potential fire hazards, all from the comfort of your own home. This course is specifically designed for those working in...
FIS seeks project manager and storage facility for exciting new re-use initiative
In conjunction with its members and the wider sector, FIS is developing an exciting new reuse pilot project to reduce the environmental impact of the fit-out sector and embodied carbon emissions and waste from strip out projects. Surveys have shown that there is a...