Contractors Awards Lunch – 4 June 2026

by Oscar Venus | 30 Apr, 2026

FIS Awards Lunch

The FIS Awards Lunch is the finishes and interiors sector’s most prestigious awards ceremony to recognise and celebrate the outstanding projects completed by FIS members. The lunch also provides a great networking opportunity for like-minded individuals to come together. The 2026 Awards Lunch will be held on 4 June at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, where some 600 members and their guests will gather to hear the winners of the 2026 FIS Contractors Awards.

Date: 4 June 2026 Venue: Nine Kings Suite, Royal Lancaster Hotel, London Time: 12:00 – 16:00 Dress code: Lounge suits

Book your tickets here

Guest speaker

We are delighted to announce that Reverend Richard Coles – former pop star, vicar, broadcaster, and best-selling author, will be our guest speaker at the 2026 Awards Lunch. As one half of 1980s pop duo The Communards, he achieved three UK Top 10 hits including the No. 1 single Don’t Leave Me This Way, making him the only vicar to have topped the charts.

After leaving the music industry, Richard found faith, studied theology at King’s College London, and was ordained in 2005, serving as parish priest in Finedon until his retirement in 2022.

Richard is a familiar face on TV starring on programmes such as Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity Masterchef and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, where he finished in third place.

Photo credit: Matt Crockett

The 2026 Awards and Lunch is supported by the following organisations

Ceilings and Absorbers Working Group – 9 June

by Clair Mooney | 30 Apr, 2026

FIS Ceilings and Absorbers Working Group

Event Details

Date: 9 June 2026

Location: Online

Time: To be confirmed

FIS is holding its Ceilings and Absorbers working group online on 9 June. The timings and agenda will be posted here shortly.

If you would like to receive notification via email once the details are confirmed, please email hermioneneale@thefis.org

Drylining Working Group – 10 June

by Oscar Venus | 30 Apr, 2026

Drylining Working Group

Event Details

Date: 10 June 2026

Location: The Skills Centre, 158 Station Road, Edgware HA8 7AW

Timings: 12:00 – 17:00

FIS is holding its Drylining working group in person at The Skills Centre in Edgware. We have a strong ongoing agenda of work by, and for, our members in the sector. Members will also have the opportunity to raise any of your own concerns or propose activities that will support improvement.

Agenda:

Arrival and networking
Drylining design development | Design Engineer Competence, training pathway and code of practice
Legacy Disputes | managing legacy disputes, fire engineering and technical assessments
Technical updates | -40mm deflection, ADB review, fixing of grab rails
Training | Dry Lining Competency Update, Development of e-learning platform and resources to target key roles

Fit Out Futures Summer Social – 18 June

by Clair Mooney | 30 Apr, 2026

Fit Out Futures Summer Social - London

Event Details

Date: 18 June 2026

Location: The Rising Sun, St Pauls, London EC4V 5DY

Time: 17:00 – 20:00

Fit Out Futures are holding our Summer Social Event at The Rising Sun in London.

We hope you can join us for relaxed drinks, easy conversation, and the chance to connect with others across the built environment in a welcoming, informal setting.

This event is all about bringing people together, whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or meeting new ones, it’s a simple, laid-back way to spend a summer evening.

Beyond networking, you’ll have the opportunity to build confidence, develop your communication skills, and raise your professional profile within the finishes and interiors sector. Whether you’re a student, apprentice, or early in your career, it’s a great chance to learn from others, make valuable connections, and open doors for the future.

Fit Out Futures Summer Social – 25 June

by Clair Mooney | 29 Apr, 2026

Fit Out Futures Summer Social - Birmingham

Event Details

Date: 25 June 2026

Location: The Button Factory, 25 Frederick St, Birmingham, B1 3HH

Time: 19:00 – 21:00

Fit Out Futures are holding our Summer Social Event at The Rising Sun in London.

We hope you can join us for relaxed drinks, easy conversation, and the chance to connect with others across the built environment in a welcoming, informal setting.

This event is all about bringing people together, whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or meeting new ones, it’s a simple, laid-back way to spend a summer evening.

Beyond networking, you’ll have the opportunity to build confidence, develop your communication skills, and raise your professional profile within the finishes and interiors sector. Whether you’re a student, apprentice, or early in your career, it’s a great chance to learn from others, make valuable connections, and open doors for the future.