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FIS Scottish Awards 2023 – Recognising excellence whilst supporting compliance.
The FIS Scottish Awards are a celebration of the exceptional work and diverse range of projects carried out in Scotland. On 15 September, the awards ceremony was held at the impressive voco Grand Central Glasgow. The event was hosted by broadcaster, writer, Herald...
The Great CAT A debate
The construction industry is a big contributor of carbon emissions. The industry is also a big consumer of resources - a staggering 60 million tonnes of waste is generated per year. While 90% of wastes are recycled, much gets down cycled as low value applications. The...
City of London Corporation publishes new report calling for investment in workers to plug the green skills gap
The City of London Corporation has released a new report urging investment in workers to meet the growing demand for green jobs and skills in decarbonising the city's commercial buildings. The report highlights a need for a skilled and diverse workforce capable of...
FIS publishes guidance to the Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Act (BSA) is the most significant piece of new legislation in a generation. It will fundamentally change the way in which buildings where people live are designed, constructed and maintained and records kept of what was built, by whom and how. The...
Getting to grips with how circular economy practices can provide solutions
With mounting pressure on the built environment sector to reduce embodied as well as operational carbon emissions, the industry needs to get to grips with how circular economy practices, such as reuse, can provide solutions. The Alliance of Sustainable Building...
Progressing Sustainable Procurement: Driving Sustainable Supply Chains and Businesses’ Virtual Conference’
Register for the Supply Chain Sustainability 'Progressing Sustainable Procurement: Driving Sustainable Supply Chains and Businesses' Virtual Conference. This event will take place in just one week, on Thursday 7th September at 10:00-12:00 via Zoom. By attending this...
CPA Trade Survey reports another mixed quarter for the construction supply chain
The CPA's latest Construction Trade Survey for 2023 Q2 showed a mixed view on activity across the construction supply chain. Here are some key findings from the latest survey: Output & Sales: A mixed quarter for product sales, workloads growth for SME contractors...
Shortlist announced for FIS Scottish Awards
The FIS Scottish Awards recognise and celebrate the high levels of craftsmanship in the finishes and interiors sector carried out in Scotland. After visiting all projects entered, we are excited to announce that our judges have determined their shortlist. The standard...
Concepts, Principles, and Innovation in IFE Fire Testing
Are you interested in the latest developments in the fire testing industry? The IFE Fire Testing webinar may hold the answers to some of the challenges faced in this field. During this webinar, experts will analyse the latest research and suggest how digital...