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Why Apprenticeships Work: A Real-World Story from Gypcraft
Employer’s perspective Ryan is one of our Level 2 Interior Systems Installer (Drylining) apprentices, currently working on a residential project in Tunbridge Wells. He joined Gypcraft in 2025 after completing a Skills Bootcamp in Interior Systems delivered by British...
Len’s Blog – I want my money!
Since 27 December 2025 we have been working with a number of FIS members on a number of fronts and I thought it would be useful to highlight some of the issues and to share how we are dealing with these. Seasonal payment issues prevail The Christmas and New Year...
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Employer Case Study -Apprenticeships in Action at Platt & Reilly
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2026, FIS is highlighting the real-world impact apprenticeships are having across the finishes and interiors sector. This employer case study from Platt & Reilly demonstrates how apprenticeships are helping to address skills...
Inspiring Apprentices: The Role of STEM Ambassadors in Construction
The construction industry is evolving fast and the demand for skilled apprentices has never been higher. That’s where STEM Ambassadors make a real difference. By sharing real-world experiences, running engaging workshops, and offering honest mentorship, STEM...
Government Seeks Views on Reform of Non-Compete Clauses – FIS Encourages Member Input
The UK Government has published a new working paper on the reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts and is seeking views from employers, workers and industry stakeholders ahead of potential legislative change. FIS is encouraging members across the...
Avoiding risk to compartmentation from raised access floor interfaces
Why: To address concerns raised through Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures UK (CROSS-UK), FIS has developed guidance to highlight compartmentation requirements when specifying raised access floors (RAF). What: Guidance recognises that fire resistance testing...
FIS Responds to Government Consultation on NEET Youth Report
FIS has submitted a response to the government’s consultation on the rise in NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) among young people. Drawing on sector evidence, FIS highlighted structural barriers limiting youth participation, including the decline in...
H&S Update: IPAF Position on Secondary Guarding for MEWPs
FIS continues to work closely with the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) through a reciprocal agreement aimed at strengthening safety standards across the finishes and interiors sector. As part of this collaboration, both organisations are monitoring key...
EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism now in force
The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into effect on 1 January 2026. The aim of CBAM is to protect homegrown industries which are subject to decarbonisation policies from imports that are not. Its purpose is to prevent carbon leakage. If you are...