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Asda ceiling panels collapse on shoppers
A family – a woman and two children – were taken to hospital after panels from the ceiling fell on to them whilst in the supermarket in Ashton under Lyne on Thursday 15 July 2021. It has not yet been confirmed what caused the collapse, but Asda said they are working...
Qualification route for maintenance of operable walls
FIS is working working with the developed governments regulatory authorities to add a qualification route for the maintenance of operable partitions. Support from employers is needed to complete this work, if you agree a qualification is needed for this activity,...
Are you FIR Real? Why I am not really worthy to be a FIR Ambassador, but will try
Last month I completed the training to become a Fairness, Inclusivity and Respect (FIR) Ambassador, I don’t feel worthy of the title yet, but I have completed my training and made my commitment. So why now? Every now and again something jolts us outside of our...
Next steps for construction as we move to Step 4 of the COVID-19 roadmap
As England moves to Step 4 of the COVID‐19 Roadmap on Monday 19 July, the majority of restrictions will end, however the SOP will remain available and businesses may want to maintain elements of social distancing for the time-being. The Scottish Government has...
Midlife pension review for the self-employed
To support self-employed people who have pension concerns or questions, or simply feel a bit lost when it comes to retirement planning, Money Helper has established a dedicated appointment service, called Midlife Pension Review. The service, which is free to access,...
Material Shortages: CLC call for fairer contracts and fluctuations
The construction industry is currently facing challenges on the availability and pricing volatility of labour and materials. This volatility could have a significant impact on the timeframes and delivery costs of many projects. Most forms of construction contract have...
Some concerns related to the disproportionate impact of the Building Safety Bill
FIS Statement on the Building Safety Bill The main impact of the Building Safety Bill centres on who and how the building process will be regulated and who is accountable for what. It is, for the most part, a huge improvement to the regulatory landscape and will,...
CITB Consensus – make your view known
FIS members who are likely to pay the Construction Industry Levy as proposed by CITB for 2021 to 2025 are invited to have their say by participating in the Consensus Survey The proposed CITB Levy Rate for the period 2022-2025 is 0.35% for PAYE and 1.25% on Net paid...
£7.2 billion worth of contracts awarded in June
The latest information from Builders’ Conference shows that there were 516 contracts worth £7.2 billion awarded in June. Whilst the number was slightly lower than the previous month, it was still 3% higher than the monthly average over the past year and 24% higher...