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FIS is holding its next Partitions & Pods working group meeting at The Vault in Clerkenwell where you will get to see a number of interior product manufacturers showrooms whilst we discuss and review the ongoing work that FIS is undertaking on Skills, Sustainability, Technical issues and the latest developments in regulation and Government, with a chance to raise any of your own concerns or propose activities that will support improvement and help members.

Agenda:

• Legislative and Economic Updates
• Skills & Training | Baseline Competence & SKEB, Training, CSCS Carding & Industry Accreditation
• Pods | NBS & Specification, Acoustic Verification, Reaction to Fire & Sprinklers
• FIS Technical Activities & Issues | Flexible Supporting Structures, Walls as a System, Pre-Cycle Agreements and Sustainability Hub
• Short Survey & Open Forum
• Join us for a Drink Afterwards

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At this meeting we will be joined by one of our legal advisors, Alistair Dean, our resident QS and contracts specialist Len Bunton and our debt recovery partner BABR, who will provide guidance and support to members.

This event is your opportunity as members to discuss the issues affecting your business. Please feed in any topics for discussion to michellearmstrong@thefis.org or complete the form below.

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What is the session about?

Join this webinar, alongside Peter Kelly, Group Director of Sustainable Operations at ISG, to understand the practicalities of reusing materials which have been donated and then reinstalled onsite. 

This will include: 

• Finding the right materials 
• Managing design 
• Factoring in remanufacturing and repurposing
• Dealing with logistics and storage
• Tackling the tricky issues of warranty and insurance
• Lessons learnt

Materials range from structural steel to door jams to bespoke pieces of furniture. 

We will also take a look at an ongoing initiative which focuses on how the reuse of materials could be more widely adopted across the industry.

What will I achieve?

By the end of the session, you will understand:

• The practicalities of reusing and reinstalling materials
• Some of the key challenges involved and how to combat these
• Tips and tricks for embedding reuse practices into your organisation

If you have any questions feel free to contact Lucy.

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This webinar will discuss research delivered earlier in 2024 which sought to establish the current industry performance level for up front carbon in Cat B office fit out. The industry performance level of 190 kg CO2e/m2 GIA which was provided by that research has fed into both the Net Zero Carbon Building Standard and the BCO Guide for Offices. Zoë Glander from Overbury & Morgan Lovell will describe the process of carrying out that research alongside a consortium of fit out industry experts. Alongside the Cat B performance level, Grigoriou Interiors will present research on quantifying the up front carbon impact of joinery items; as an element of fit out which is traditionally challenging to account for. Both speakers will discuss what we can learn from the research and how the fit out industry can continue to improve data and reduce its impact.

Learning points:

• What data current exists regarding up front carbon impact in office fit out projects
• Why performance levels, limits and benchmarks are so difficult to define in office fit out projects
• How the fit out industry can use the current data to reduce its impact
• Understand the elements of a fit out that are challenging to account for the carbon impact of and, using joinery as an example, how we can improve data and make the best possible choices

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FIS in partnership with The Condor Collective collaborated on Project Happiness to benchmark happiness, culture and engagement in the fit-out sector.

In an industry often associated with high stress and getting the job done as quickly as possible, it’s easy to overlook the importance of happiness and engagement in the workplace. However, creating happiness and higher levels of engagement could be the key to unlocking people performance and productivity. The research shows there is a strong correlation between a positive workplace culture, satisfied and engaged employees, and business productivity and profits. Recognising engagement can sometimes be overlooked or labelled as ‘fluffy’, so we’ve embarked on this initiative in partnership with FIS to help highlight the key metrics business leaders should be investigating.

Project Happiness: Fit-out measures engagement across several topics such as the future of fitout, communication, collaboration, leadership and management, mental health and stress and seeks to inform both employees and business leaders on how we can all help to create a more positive experience for everyone working in the fitout sector.

In this webinar, the Condor Collective will share some of the crucial findings in the Project Happiness report and look at how this data can be utilised to enhance the fit-out sector. If you would like to hear more on the insights gleaned from the project as well as suggestions on how you can boost engagement in your business, register your place via the link above.

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Understanding your numbers, funding options and recovery strategies can make all the difference in uncertain times. The webinar hosted by FIS Partner BABR will share practical insights, strategies, warning signs and options for dealing with cashflow challenges.

A Q&A session will provide attendees with the opportunity to delve deeper into specific concerns and seek expert advice.

Whether you’re struggling with cashflow, delays in receiving payment, facing overwhelming debt or seeking crucial commercial funding this webinar is for you.

Join us at 11am on 17 April to find out more.

Guest speakers

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Join us for our Drylining working group where there will be an open forum focussed on ongoing work that FIS is undertaking and a chance to raise any concerns or issues that need to be considered within this or additional activities that will support improvement and help members address issues that they are currently facing in the market.

Full Agenda:

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This session will explore the concept of ‘net zero carbon’ and investigate ways in which your organisation can achieve zero carbon emissions. We will explore carbon reduction strategies including carbon offsets and net zero.

What will I achieve?

During this session we will cover:

• The basis for net zero: UK Climate Change Act, the Paris Climate Change Agreement, and the IPCC 1.5C report
• What ‘net zero’ means
• How you can achieve net zero
• How to report on your carbon reduction activities

If you have any questions, please email Lucy.

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This webinar will cover
• How to hire overseas talent
• The immigration process
• Benefits
• Compliance regulations
• Job codes on Shortage Occupation List
• Ongoing support from Migrate UK
• Your investment

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What is the session about?

We live in an age of high profile concerns around climate change and single-use plastics, where clients and society expect business to deliver solutions. Products and materials must be used more efficiently and kept in the economy. To move to a Circular Economy approach, we need to reconsider the way we provide services, procure products and dispose of waste in the context of the systems in which our products flow. 

This beginner level Webinar will introduce you to the concept of the Circular Economy, provide you with an understanding of the key elements and what it means for the built environment. 

This session will also feature insights from the Finishes and Interiors sector, including some best practice examples of implementing a circular economy approach.

What will I achieve?

At this session you will:

• Learn about the principles of the Circular Economy
• Understand the drivers for moving towards a Circular Economy model
• Develop an understanding of the benefits of adopting circular thinking

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What is the workshop about?

This workshop will help you gain an understanding of sustainable procurement and the ISO20400 standard as a framework for embedding sustainability within your business. It will also explore how implementing a sustainable procurement strategy will allow for ‘generated’ Social Value. 

What will I achieve?

By attending this workshop you will:

• Gain an understanding of ISO20400 standard; what it is and how to use it in your organisation
• Understand how to ensure that your sustainable procurement strategies contribute directly to your wider organisational objectives
• Discover the tools to assess sustainability risks and opportunities
• Learn how to engage your supply chain and measure the progress suppliers are making towards sustainability
• Be able to relate Social Value to Sustainable Procurement

What level is the workshop and do I need any particular skills?

This is a beginner level workshop so assumes limited knowledge of sustainability and the ISO20400 standard, and is aimed at those working directly in procurement or supply chain management.

What are the attendance requirements?

You may be sent reading materials or supporting documents prior to the workshop, so be sure to check your inbox so you are up to speed. These sessions have limited spaces, so before booking please ensure you can attend, and can meet the full attendance requirements.

Please arrive promptly and stay for the duration of the event. This means arriving no later than 10 minutes to the workshop and attending the full 3 hours. No recordings will be available of the live session.

To receive your CPD accreditation and for this to be tracked through your Supply Chain Sustainability School dashboard make sure your full name is reflected on your Zoom account when you join the session.  

Please note, if you fail to meet the attendance requirements, unfortunately you will not be issued a CPD Certificate.

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What is this session about?

With an estimated 49.6 million victims of modern slavery worldwide, and an estimated 100,000 victims in the UK in 2020, reports of the value of at-risk products consumed by G20 countries annually totals $354 billion.

No supply chain can be considered risk free, and with increasing regulatory due diligence requirements, focus from the investment community through ESG reporting, and more informed consumer expectations, organisations need to raise the bar when it comes to tackling modern slavery issues.

What will I achieve?

By the end of this webinar, you will:

If you have any questions about this session please contact Lucy.

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This workshop covers the key principles of a Lean structured approach to problem solving.

What is this course about?

This workshop covers the key principles of a Lean structured approach to problem solving. Use these principles to start the cycle of continuous improvement through involvement & engagement of your teams to drive decision making to the correct levels in your business.

This session will be delivered online. We will contact you with joining instructions at least 24 hours before the webinar starts.

What will we cover?

This workshop will provide participants with:

• An understanding of the key principles of a Lean structured approach to problem solving
• How to use Lean problem solving to start the cycle of continuous improvement

What level is the course?

This is a BEGINNER LEVEL course and everyone is welcome.

What are the attendance requirements?

These sessions have limited spaces, so before booking please ensure you can attend, and can meet the full attendance requirements.

Please arrive promptly and stay for the duration of the event. This means arriving no later than 10 minutes late to the workshop and attending the full session.

Please note, if you fail to meet the attendance requirements, unfortunately you will not be issued a CPD Certificate.

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This meeting is open to all digital providers in the FIS as well as contractors and suppliers working to digitalise their activities.

Agenda

Welcome and introductions, Acting FIS Digital Construction Group Chair
Diane Tocco, Founder & BIM Consultant @ Diane Butterworth Ltd

Legislation: What is the Golden Thread?
George Stevenson, Chairman www.bim4housing.com  and Managing Director at ActivePlan Consulting Ltd

Overview new FIS Guide:  Introduction to the Golden Thread and Digital Information Plans
Iain McIlwee, CEO, Finishes and Interiors  Sector

Open Discussion on Key trends:  Digitalisation and challenges in the finishes and interiors sector.
How digitalisation is supporting Compliance, Productivity, Opportunity and Priorities, the opportunities and challenges