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Build UK members mandate completion of Building Safety Section of Common Assessment Standard
Following the publication of Build UK's latest version of the Common Assessment Standard on 1 July, a number of Build UK members have confirmed that companies in their supply chain must complete the mandatory Building Safety section by 1 October 2025. This applies to...
The Skills Centre Essex – Building Careers in Finishes and Interiors
The Skills Centre is launching it’s new training centre in Essex on Friday 10 October. This new training hub is all about helping people across the region kickstart their careers in the finishes and interiors sector. With a focus on Interior Systems and Dry Lining,...
Workforce Mobility and Skills Research
CITB has commissioned BMG research to carry out its workforce mobility and skills research throughout the construction industry in the UK. The research is undertaken every 2 to 3 years and aims to gather information from around 3,500 manual or semi-skilled...
Stay switched on to rising energy costs
The energy market has seen some big developments in recent weeks, with new charges and increased grid costs set to impact all businesses. To help cut through the noise, FIS Associate Member Enexus Energy, has created a jargon-free guide that explains: The new Nuclear...
Build UK publishes guidance on Gateway Three
Building on its Gateway Two guidance, Build UK has published an overview of Gateway Three and the information and documents that must be included within an application to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) for a Completion Certificate for a Higher-Risk Building...
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...