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Taxing issues
The JTC has highlighted tax issues that members should be aware of, including: Advisory fuel rates from 1 September 2023 VAT and late payment interest Tax avoidance schemes Low emission zones - tax deductible for self employed or sole traders Disposing of plant and...
Lens Blog: Support for FIS members
FIS Consultant Len Bunton talks about the work that he carries out for members, and summarises some guidance that will help member organisations to improve cash flow within their organisation. The assistance we provide usually starts with a phone call from a member...
CITB Skills and Training Fund for micro-sized and small construction businesses
Did you know you can apply for The Skills and Training Fund in advance of any planned training activities? To be eligible, you must You are a CITB-registered employer and up to date with your Levy Returns You have up to 99 directly employed staff (in addition to...
Out now: Regional construction hotspots in Great Britain 2023
The ‘Regional Construction Hotspots in Great Britain 2023’ report from Barbour ABI and the CPA provides a regional analysis of construction contract awards to signal near-term trends in construction that aren’t always reflected in data at a national level. By...
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...