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Working rule agreement updates effective from 1 April 2025
The CIJC has updated its Working Rule Agreement to reflect the changes in the levels and qualification ages for the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage. The changes impact the rate for the General Operative and the Apprenticeship age related payments...
Navigating Gateway Two
FIS members have access to Build UK’s guide to the validation stage at Gateway Two, which sets out the documents that should be included within an application for Building Control Approval for a Higher-Risk Building (HRB). The May 2025 version confirms the following...
CITB initiates review of National Occupational Standards for Plastering
As part of this process, members of the plastering sector are being contacted to participate in the review. This offers a chance for industry professionals to influence the standards that will ultimately shape N/SVQs. CITB are seeking representation from across...
Immigration White Paper ‘Restoring Control over the Immigration System’
The Home Office have announced that new measures were unveiled in the Immigration White Paper ‘Restoring Control over the Immigration System’ to reshape their immigration system towards those who contribute the most to economic growth, with higher skills standards for...
Final Call: Share Your Views on Construction Products Reform Green Paper
FIS will be responding on behalf of its members to the Government green paper consultation on construction products reform. We have been in discussion with individuals throughout the supply chain and have gathered views across all areas of the consultation. Members...
FIS Supports Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 – Celebrating the Power of Community
FIS is proud to support Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place from 12–18 May 2025, led by the Mental Health Foundation. This year's theme – community – serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of human connection in supporting our mental wellbeing. Being...
Contract Terms Recommendation
With recent figures revealing that the construction industry experienced the highest number of insolvencies over the past year, the resilience of the supply chain remains a priority, and Build UK’s contract terms recommendation identifies six contract terms which...
Preparing for Change: What the Employment Rights Bill Means for Your Business
With the Employment Rights Bill expected to receive Royal Assent this summer, FIS members are encouraged to review upcoming changes that will significantly reshape the employment landscape. Described by Government as the ‘biggest upgrade to rights at work for a...
Update on Tariffs and Interest Rates from leading Construction Economists
On 8 May, the U.K. and the U.S. agreed a trade deal. The full details have not been outlined, but overall, the agreement leaves tariffs on most UK goods entering the US at a higher rate (10%) than before the tariff disruptions (around 2.5% on average). There is little...