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FIS joins new Sustainability Task force for London
The City of London Corporation has unveiled a new Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce which will look at defining and addressing skills gaps around the construction, retrofit and maintenance of low carbon commercial buildings in Central London boroughs. The...
Key 2022 employment law and HR updates
2022 is set to be another busy year for key updates and changes to Employment Law, including the introduction of the long-waited ‘Employment Bill’ – which is set to be the biggest review of workplace employment rights in over 20 years. FIS Associate Member Citation...
New Training Awards to celebrate people, dedication and achievement in plastering and interior trades
FIS and The Worshipful Company of Plaisterers have joined forces to expand on the Plaisterers’ Training Awards, which traditionally covered plastering and drylining, to encompass the wider finishes and interiors sector. The new Training Awards will now recognise...
Legislation and tax changes to look out for in April
April sees a number of legislative and tax changes come into effect, we've included details in below to remind members and ensure they are complying. Minimum wage rates From 1 April, the National Living Wage will increase to £9.50 per hour, whilst the National Minimum...
Changes to PPE at Work Regulations from 6 April 2022
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations will be amended from 6 April 2022 to ensure that agency and temporary workers ‐ so called limb (b) workers ‐ are provided with the same PPE protections as employees. Those who have self‐employed status are not included...
CLC guides firms on impacts of Ukraine crisis
The Construction Leadership Council has published a document intended to support UK firms respond to the impacts of the current crisis in Ukraine. Companies from across UK construction have reported emerging challenges that have arisen because of the conflict,...
Construction Product Availability Statement
Construction Product Availability: 30 March 2022 Statement from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association, co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working...
The Highway Code: update to rules on using mobile phones
From today (25 March), rules in The Highway Code are coming into force to make any hand-held use of a mobile phone while driving illegal, except in limited circumstances. This means you must not use a device in your hand for any reason, whether online or offline. The...
Buckinghamshire Skills Show – FIS Construction Ambassadors, helping industry recruit
FIS is hugely excited to have signed up to the Go Construct/STEM Ambassador Scheme. Go Construct STEM Ambassadors bring the construction industry to life. Ambassadors engage with young people at educational events across the UK to raise aspirations, showcase career...