by Clair Mooney | 18 Jan, 2022
Event Details
Date: 23 June 2022
Location: TBC
Time: 10:00 – 15:30
by Clair Mooney | 14 Jan, 2022
Event Details
Date: 9 February 2022
Location: Online
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
The Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) has been established as a voluntary code of practice in response to the to the recommendations in Dame Judith Hackitt’s reports after the Grenfell fire. In the latest report from the Industry Safety Steering Group, chaired by Dame Hackitt, CCPI is recognised as an example of ‘just how much has been done to provide industry with the tools and frameworks it needs to accelerate the pace of change and to rebuild trust and confidence in and across the sector’. CCPI provides validation for manufacturers to show and ensure the product information they provide is clear, accurate and unambiguous. This webinar gives a summary of:
- Background to the Code and its roll-out
- The CCPI verification process
- What is required from manufacturers and suppliers who wish to register their product information
- The benefits of registering and achieving product information verification
- The structure of fees and where to find out more
Hosted by CPI Ltd who operate the scheme, this free webinar with the opportunity to ask questions, will inform marketers with construction product manufacturers about what they need to prepare for. It will be presented by those involved in developing the code, managing it and implementing it.
by Clair Mooney | 12 Jan, 2022
Event Details
Date: 10 February 2022
Location: Online
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
This webinar will look at the benefits and adoption of the Common Assessment Standard.
The construction supply chain has since inception voiced concerns about proliferation of tender management systems and the inefficiency created by producing information for the same purpose in different forms and paying multiple organisations to manage this information. CAS was introduced in 2019 to address these concerns. It is now starting to gain traction.
Attendees will get: An update on how the Standard is being adopted by main contractors, insights into how you can start to benefit from the efficiencies that the CAS provides.
Agenda
- Welcome – Iain McIlwee, FIS Chief Executive
- Introduction to the Common Assessment Satndard – Jo Fautley, Build UK Deputy Chief Executive
- How it is providing efficiency through the supply chain: a contractors viewpoint – Neil Mant, Supply Chain and Procurement Director, Vinci Construction
- Q&A
by Clair Mooney | 5 Jan, 2022
Event Details
Date: 28 June 2022
Location: Online
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Who installs the access panel, who prepares the opening. This part of a package will typically fall to the drylining contractor or the carpentry and joinery contractor and may even see responsibilities split. Installation is certainly covered in the core qualifications for both trades, but there remains confusion and problems can arise both in the installation and design detailing. In this webinar we will be joined by Profab Access to look at the common challenges identified in the specification and installation of access panels and vitally what can be done to improve the process.
by Clair Mooney | 1 Jan, 2022
Event Details
Date: 19 May 2022
Location: Online
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Wilkinson Construction Consultants
The second in our series, this webinar will be delivered by leading Building Inspector Geoff Wilkinson. This session will look at common compliance challenges regarding fire safety in the fit-out sector.
by Clair Mooney | 25 Nov, 2021
Event Details
Date: 22 September 2022
Location: Online
Time: 10:00 – 12:30
by Oscar Venus | 22 Nov, 2021
by Clair Mooney | 16 Nov, 2021
Webinar Details
Date: 7 December 2021
Location: Online
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Variations and their valuations are a primary cause of delays and disputes, and can transform a relatively straightforward project into one of unmanageable complexity.
In this webinar – hosted by Payapps in partnership with FIS – Iain Mcilwee (CEO, FIS), Bill Bordill (Expert QS, Decipher) and Kevin P’ng (Commercial Director, BW Interiors) discuss these fundamental questions:
- How are variations affecting the industry and are variations one of the biggest risks being faced?
- How can you ensure correct valuation and payment for construction variations and what are your rights?
- What are the alternative methods of resolving variation-related disputes and how can disputes be avoided?
- How can variations be minimised and is it the client’s role to assist with this?
- What does a good variation process look like – how can it be managed more efficiently upstream and downstream, and what part can technology play?
by Clair Mooney | 10 Nov, 2021
Event Details
Date: 11 November 2021
Location: Knauf Showroom, 20 Baltic Street, London EC1Y OUL
Time: 14:00 – 16:30
by Clair Mooney | 10 Nov, 2021
Webinar Details
Date: 17 November 2021
Location: Online
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
The sector is painfully aware of the lack of reliable information and the effect it has on the bottom line. A major part of the solution will be for manufacturers’ product information to be digitised and structured so it can pass through the supply chain safely and accurately.
A new plain language guide has been published which aims to help manufacturers prepare for the data needs of the supply chain and asset owners. This independent, impartial guide has been produced by the Built Environment Panel of the Institute for Engineering and Technology.
Su Butcher from the Editorial Board will introduce the guide, discuss the importance of digitisation and show how manufacturers can be empowered to take control of their data asset. The four-person editorial board will then join a discussion with FIS CEO Iain McIlwee about what the guide means for manufacturers and the wider finishes and interiors sector.
Built Environment Lead, The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Rick is the built environment lead at the IET, a charitable engineering institution with over 158,000 members in 150 countries, and is responsible for thought leadership and policy. He first learnt of the importance of product data whilst coordinating an EU funded FP7 project CILECCTA, which developed a life cycle cost plus analysis tool. It worked in part as marketing product data was readily available. The challenge was environmental data, it was not available.
Digital and Technology Manager, BEAMA
Patricia is digital and technology manager at BEAMA, the UK trade association for manufacturers and providers of energy infrastructure technologies and systems. She contributes to many areas of guidance, directive and standards development including the new data ISOs and standards relating to product testing, export, data, digital transformation and environmental challenges. She is a B/555 and CEN/TC442/WG4 member and a proud UK BIM Alliance Ambassador.
Director, Just Practising Limited
Su trained as an architect and managed three successful architects’ practices during the ’90s. She then set up her consultancy in 2011 and supports product manufacturers and trade associations to improve their online communications and implement digital strategies. Su chaired the UK BIM Alliance Product Data Working Group and is the programme manager for BIM for Housing Associations, an initiative to help clients articulate their information requirements effectively.
Global Lead Built Environment & Engineering, Construction operations, IBM
Paul is a proactive and results driven digital disruptor in the construction industry with an exemplary track record working for manufacturers and tech companies alike. Currently global built environment lead at IBM, he also chairs the Construction Products Europe Digitalisation and BIM Task Group and has served as BSi expert (B/555 and IOT/001) at various CEN and ISO standardisation works. Paul is also a proud member of the IET Built Environment Panel and a chartered engineer.
by Clair Mooney | 21 Oct, 2021
Event Details
Date: 26-27 February 2025
Location: Business Design Centre, London
Time: 10:00 – 18:00
FIS is a key strategic partner for this event taking place at the Business Design Centre in London on 26 & 27 February.
With a gathering of over 5,000 attendees, an awe-inspiring lineup of 120+ speakers, 500+ unique workplace products, and many exciting features and installations, the Workspace Design Show is an unmissable event.
FIS is to offer its members a 10% discount to exhibit at the event (please email sales@workspaceshow.co.uk quoting FIS-WS), or you can register your interest to attend the event here
by Clair Mooney | 21 Oct, 2021
Event Details
Date: 5 November 2021
Location: The Royal Lancaster Hotel, London
Time: Registration from 10:30am; start time 10:45am
A G E N D A
- Opening welcome by the President
- Reading the Formal Notice of Meeting and Minutes of Last Meeting (circulated to all members)
- Financial Report and Presentation, Approval of Financial Statements for year ended 31 December 2020, Appointment of Auditors
- Elections for the Board of Directors
- Annual review by FIS Chief Executive
- Any Other Business (to be notified in advance)
- Date and Place of Next Meeting (to be confirmed)
- Official Close of Annual General Meeting
The AGM will be followed by a market update by our guest speaker, Noble Francis, Economics Director at the Construction Products Association
by Oscar Venus | 7 Sep, 2021
by Clair Mooney | 1 Sep, 2021
Event Details
Date: 27 September 2023
Location: Online
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
RBMC
RBMC are a Specialist Risk Management and Performance Consultancy, focused on helping construction organisations to manage risk better, improve performance, increase margins, and enhance shareholder value.
In this webinar, Richard Brackstone will talk about the nature of risk in construction and its implications, and how managing risk leads to improved outcomes.
He will also provide an insight into the unique and innovative Construction Company Risk Appraisal Report, developed by RBMC, and how they are using this to help construction companies.
Attendees will leave with a renewed focus on Risk Management within their business and the implications for their margins.
by Clair Mooney | 23 Aug, 2021
Event Details
Date: September 2021
Location: Online
Time: 12:00 – 13:30 (every Wednesday in September)
We have decided to go virtual for our annual conference this year, but rather than ask you to carve out a day, we want to make September a month focussed on understanding the drivers, embracing change and seizing your future in this amazing sector.
Every Wednesday in September, we will host a virtual round table that will start with three short sharp keynote presentations followed by an open round table discussion with plenty of opportunity for you to offer opinion and interact with our expert panels.
The Conference is about understanding new opportunities driven by a focus on productivity, risk management, innovation and collaboration through the supply chain. Throughout the month of September, we will be dissecting the complex and intertwined macro issues and taking a practical look at how the resulting behavioural, legislative and commercial drivers will impact our businesses and how we can embrace this unique period in history to evolve our businesses and ultimately transform construction in the finishes and interiors sector.
by Clair Mooney | 12 Aug, 2021
Event Details
Date: 9-10 September 2021
A new, free two-day ‘OPEN’ showroom trail event has been launched by the BCFA (British Contract Furnishing Association) and WOD (Women in Office Design) to celebrate the reopening of the Clerkenwell Furniture and Design showrooms.
The event, which is supported by FIS, takes place on 9 and 10 September and will see a host of leading brands showcasing their latest designs and products for the workplace and hospitality sector, with many running their own events during the two days.
It will also feature a seminar programme organised by WOD. Visit https://www.clerkenwell-open.co.uk/wod-seminars-workshops-programme-for-clerkenwell-open-2021/ to find out more about the seminar topics.
Clerkenwell Open will be attended by a wide-ranging audience of decision makers and influencers, including architects, designers, clients/end users and property professionals.
FIS Technical Director Joe Cilia, who will be giving a talk on office acoustics on Thursday 9 September at 1pm at Flokk‘s showroom said: ‘It is a honour to have been asked to help celebrate the reopening of the Clerkenwell showrooms. Acoustics are a complex subject. It’s easy to know when it’s not right because it’s too noisy or there is lack of privacy or too much disturbance from adjoining spaces. My talk will help explain the properties of sound and four ways of controlling it.
If you would like to find out more, or to register for a FREE ticket visit www.clerkenwell-open.co.uk
by Clair Mooney | 10 Aug, 2021
Event Details
Date: 15 September 2021
Location: Online
Time: 08:30 – 09:00
Join us to hear from George Swann, FIS Skills and Training Lead, who will explain the FIS BuildBack project offers as support for employers who are experiencing labour shortages. The emphasis is on this being of no direct financial cost to employers. There is a need to spend time visiting the training and speaking to individuals in order to convince them the finishes and interiors sector can offer a worthwhile and rewarding career.
Attracting new entrants into the sector is challenging; in additional to the usual challenges experienced by the mainstream construction business’ specialist sectors often face that “triple whammy”. Careers in the sector are poorly promoted, the use of LOSC can stifle visibility and there is a lack of accessible training provision across the UK for specialist occupations.
The BuildBack programme is a series of initiatives which is helping to bring new entrants into the sector and influence training providers to deliver the training employers require. The initial training can be a stand-alone bespoke programme or can be weaved into a wider multi-skills course. The project outcomes are heavily weighted to moving candidates into real jobs – FIS rely on employers giving individuals the opportunity to show what they can do. FIS can also flex the programme to suit the needs of that locality and/or community, for example we are running a cohort in the London area with a focus upon green and zero carbon. Come and hear more about this.
by Clair Mooney | 10 Aug, 2021
Event Details
Date: 15 September 2021
Location: Online
Time: 15:30 – 17:30
The aim of this group is to discuss the options, process and support available when taking on apprentices for drylining, in order to encourage better collaboration, support best practice within the sector around the management of drylining apprentices and look at some ground truths, some of the barriers and how these can be overcome together as a community. This meeting will present an eLearning training resource package being developed to cover the knowledge criteria of ST0388 Interior Systems Installer apprenticeship drylining option.
by Clair Mooney | 10 Aug, 2021
Event Details
Date: 16 September 2021
Location: Online
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
by Clair Mooney | 10 Aug, 2021
Event details
Date: 12 January 2023
Location: Online
Time: 14:30 – 16:00
The FIS Approved Training Provider Forum is to provide a dynamic forum designed to:
- Exchange best practice.
- Identify appropriate and consistent support for the sectors employers in the delivery of all types of training and qualifications that will ensure successful outcomes.
- Discuss activities to preserve the quality of delivery.
- Support the activities of the Training Group (FISTG).
- Make recommendations to the FIS Skills Board for the furtherment of training and qualifications within the sector.
- Determine guidance on employer support to ensure successful delivery.
- Identify and support innovation and promote best practice in training and qualification delivery.
- Comment on and contribute to the content of qualifications and standards for the sector.
- Highlight areas of concern relating to training and qualifications.
This online event is open to all providers of training in the FIS community.
