News
Materials performance in extreme heat
With the heatwave this week resulting in record temperatures melting runways and sending the train network into chaos, we were confronted with the stark fact that, at times, we are expected to work in atypical temperatures and we need to consider the full implications...
Leaseholder Protection, the Defective Premises Act and Non-Cladding Remediation
In the week that the Grenfell Inquiry came to an end (the inquiring but anyway, it will be a while before the conclusions are made) we were greeted with a barrage of updates as Rt Hon Greg Clark picks up the mantle as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and...
Interior Systems Installer apprenticeship training courses at Bircham Newton
National Construction College in Bircham Newton (NCC East) are delivering training for Dryliner and Ceiling and Partition apprentices and plan to continue this with registration now open for apprentices on courses starting: Monday 12 September 2022 Monday 28 November...
Construction product sales growth eases as costs start to bite
Construction product manufacturers reported an eighth straight quarter of sales growth in Q2, according to the Construction Products Association’s State of Trade Survey. Combined with another quarter of broad and accelerating cost inflation, expectations have been...
CSCS Industry Accreditation: common queries answered
CSCS is aware of concerns raised by many within the construction industry regarding the decision to withdraw cards issued under Industry Accreditation (IA). They have published an article setting out some of the common areas of concern and information on how they can...
Price inflation: we all need to play our part
A statement from Build UK Chair Paul Cossell As an industry, we are currently facing inflationary pressures not seen in the UK for 40 years. The latest update from the CLC Product Availability Group confirmed that average inflation for products and materials this year...
New guidance to explain the impact of Building Safety Gateways on Interior Systems
With the Building Safety Act in force and the Regulator starting to build the infrastructure necessary to manage and monitor and to develop guidance, FIS has developed initial guidance to help members consider what the impact of new Gateways will be on the...
Supporting apprentices with free CSCS cards
Employers and the wider industry are being reminded of the importance of ensuring those on, or about to enter, apprenticeships are using the appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card – specifically the Apprentice card. Feedback from the industry...
CICV member FIS, backs first Green Home Festival
FIS has thrown its support behind the upcoming Green Home Festival, which will be officially opened on Monday 8 August 2022 by Patrick Harvie as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights will be...