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MAC Identifies Key Construction Roles for Temporary Shortage List Review
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has announced that 82 occupations have been shortlisted for potential inclusion on the Temporary Shortage List (TSL) as part of the Government’s ongoing review. Build UK will be working with the Construction Leadership Council...
CPA urges Chancellor to strongly support housing sector ahead of Autumn Budget
The Construction Products Association (CPA) submitted a representation to the Chancellor of the Exchequer before the 26 November Autumn Budget on behalf of the UK’s manufacturers and suppliers of construction products and materials, recommending a number of key...
Concerning uptick in legacy claims
Through the FIS helpline we have seen an uptick in legacy claims in recent months. This is linked to recent First-tier Tribunal (FTT) rulings under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) which have significantly reshaped the risk landscape for contractors and their supply...
Get Involved: Become a Go Construct STEM Ambassador with FIS
FIS is encouraging members to get involved with the Go Construct STEM Ambassador Programme, a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of the Finishes and Interiors Sector and inspire the next generation of talent. If you’re passionate about supporting young...
FIS Project Reuse Scheme working to deliver sustainable circularity from Rathbone Place to Broadgate
In a major step forward for the circular economy in commercial fit-out, the FIS Project Reuse Scheme is supporting the reuse of high-quality ceiling tiles and luminaires from Rathbone Place to Broadgate, two landmark London developments. The initiative sees Ambit,...
Navigating Gateway Three
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has published an update on Gateway Three, based on its experience of the first applications to go through the process. Described by the BSR as the ‘moment of truth’, Gateway Three is the final checkpoint of the building safety...
New measures announced to ramp up housebuilding in London
The Government have announced new emergency measures to tackle the housebuilding crisis in London and unlock tens of thousands of homes across the capital. Tens of thousands of Londoners are set to benefit from emergency measures to significantly ramp up...
Rotational Movement of Head Fixings in Infill Steel Framed Systems (SFS)
FIS has been working with suppliers and contractors in our membership and the Steel Construction Institute (SCI) to fund the development of new testing. A common design detail that has previously been unsupported by manufacturer test evidence is the fixing of Steel...
Weakest quarter for sales since the pandemic
The latest State of Trade Survey showed that construction product manufacturing gained little traction in Q3.Whilst there was growth in sales volumes reported over the quarter for both heavy side and light side manufacturers, heavy side sales were still lower than the...