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Immigration rules: what has changed in April
For new workers the Government has announced a number of changes to the Points‐Based Immigration System (PBIS). These seem to be designed to reduce overall net migration and do make it harder for FIS Members to engage overseas workers. The key changes are outlined...
Update from the Building Safety Regulator and Building Control on new regulatory framework
FIS attended a Building Safety meeting earlier this week organised by BuildUK where Andrew Moore, Head of Operations Planning and Building Control at the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), and Martin Taylor, Executive Director at Local Authority Building Control (LABC),...
CITB to review the Plastering National Occupational Standards
CITB is looking for plasterers or construction employers in the plastering industry to help shape the future of this occupation. Individuals will join CITB's Plastering - National Occupational Standards (NOS) review group to: Develop NVQ and SVQ qualification...
Establishing the Building Safety Regime
Build UK has recently updated its guide to the Building Safety Regime to include all the information published in connection with the latest phase of the regime from 6 April. The April 2024 version includes the new registers for Building Control Approvers and Building...
The role of construction products in building safety
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), the UK’s regulator for construction products, has organised a webinar to help industry better understand the Building Safety Act and the role of the OPSS. The webinar, scheduled for 10am – 12noon on 22 April, will be...
FIS launches new e-learning course to help members get to grips with new regulatory regime
The Building Safety Act (BSA) is the most significant piece of new legislation for construction in a generation. It will fundamentally change the way in which buildings are designed, constructed and maintained. It heralds a new regulator, regulates for competence,...
Common Assessment Standard to be used across the public sector
The Cabinet Office has published Procurement Policy Note 03/24 which removes reference to PAS 91 meaning the Common Assessment Standard should now be used across the public sector. Following the withdrawal of PAS 91 by BSI last year, central Government departments and...
Are you interested in taking on an apprentice, but unsure where to start?
CITB has set up a ‘New Entrant Support Team’ to assist registered members with taking on Apprentices and new entrants from inception to completion and will cover Recruitment The team will signpost you to useful employment resources and help advertise your...
Join the Go Construct STEM Ambassador Programme and Make a Difference in the Future of Young Minds!
Do you have a passion for inspiring and guiding young minds towards a brighter future? Then becoming a part of the Go Construct STEM Ambassador programme could be the perfect opportunity for you! By participating in their webinar, you'll gain insight into the work...