News
Right to Work checks
Temporary changes to right to work checks, which allow employers to undertake checks via video calls and use scanned copies rather than original documents, will end tomorrow (30 September). After this date, employers should verify an individual’s right to work using a...
CPA provides economic update
THe CPA has produced an economic update which details the CBI’s Industrial Trends Survey for the three months to September. ONS figues for public sector net borrowing Housing including the number of property transactions in the UK for August; and The CPA's analysis of...
CLF launches National Equity and Inclusion Plan for construction in Scotland
The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has launched a National Equity and Inclusion Plan (NEIP) for the construction industry in Scotland to encourage the development of a more diverse and all-encompassing workforce. Funded by Scottish Government, this latest...
Building Safety consultations underway
The Building Safety Act introduces a new building safety regime which requires changes to regulations, standards and ways of working. As a result, there are a number of consultations underway, including: Building Safety Regulator Fees and Charges ‐ The HSE is...
Supporting your recruitment
The finishes and interiors sector is experiencing shortages of trained and qualified ‘skilled’ labour at every level and there is no immediate easy fix. Employers need to invest in home grown talent and that starts with recruitment. To support this, document provides...
Site inspections across Great Britain focus on moving and handling materials
Construction sites are being targeted from Monday 3 October as part of a health inspection initiative supported by the 'Work Right Construction: Your health. Your future' campaign. The campaign is raising awareness of health issues in relation to moving and handling...
FIS 2022 AGM moved to Hill Dickinson LLP
You may be aware that the venue has changed for the AGM/Members Meeting on 6 October, which is now being held at Hill Dickinson LLP, The Broadgate Tower, London. This has opened up the opportunity for event sponsors to have a pop-up stand/table-top, as we now have...
Change of venue for the Drylining Working Group meeting on 28 September
Due to the great number of people who have boked to attend we have decided to move the venue so more of you can join us in person to The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) venue at 31 Worship Street London EC2A 2DY Nearest tube is Old street or a short...
Lens Blog: What steps FIS members can take if they are not getting paid
FIS Consultant Len Bunton continues with the theme of getting paid, and what options are open to FIS members. These monthly Blogs are designed to help FIS Members avoid common traps and build on our focus on collective experience. As I have set out previously, some...