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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...
Missed the CPA Building Safety Act webinar?
Watch the recording of CPA's webinar here FIS members can access the recording of the CPA's latest webinar on the Building Safety Act. Peter Caplehorn summarised the key changes of the Act and with the secondary legislation coming into place later in the year, CPA...
36% of construction companies anticipate a rise in business activity
The latest weekly update from CPA is available to members here. The updated issues are in Pages 1-6 of the weekly update whilst subsequent pages have existing data and information that remain relevant. This update includes: UK Housing and Construction Ministers...
Have your say on plans to transform skills training
Public consultation launched by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) on planned new employer-focused approvals system for level 3 technical qualifications. IfATE want to hear from employers on their proposals to approve the next generation...
Increase fire compliance through better knowledge of fire doors and their supporting construction
FIS Technical Director Joe Cilia will be taking part in a seminar focussing on fire door compliance and their surrounding supporting constructions. This seminar is a collaboration between Selo | Riser doors & Concealed frame doorsets, Knauf and FIS, to help the...
Building Safety Act comes into force
The Building Safety Act has now taken effect, introducing the most significant changes to building safety regulation in a generation, including: An extension of the limitation period for claims brought under the Defective Premises Act, both retrospectively from six to...