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Don’t split hairs with RPE

The BSIF’s Alan Murray clarifies some of the confusion regarding respiratory protective equipment face-fitting and the need for a clean-shaven policy. In the autumn of...

‘My heart is in gypsum!’

Having joined the industry more than 24 years ago and held key UK and European roles with Lafarge and then Etex, Neil Ash has...

Attacking the skills gap with information

Since 2016 FIS has surveyed its membership on the skills and workforce changes in its FIS Training Needs Analysis (TNA). FIS Sector Skills Engagement...

Prepare for a double whammy

Two pieces of legislation are looming that will have far-reaching consequences for all those in fit-out: New IR35 changes will be implemented in April...

FIS Manifesto: what can we hope for in the budget and beyond?

It was a relief to hear our new Construction Minister Nadhim Zahawi recommit to the policy direction outlined in the Construction Sector Deal. The...

Through the wall: the full story

‘Through the wall’ is a relatively new term used to describe a system approach to external wall systems using light gauge steel framing, but...

Our role in wellbeing

Stephanie Cornwall talks to a number of experts to find out why wellbeing and biophilic design have become such important considerations within fit-out. WELLBEING is...

How to survive in the woods

I’ve done a couple of survival courses, the sort of thing where you are dropped off in a remote area and left to fend...

University of Strathclyde contract win marks launch of new maintenance service from specialist supplier Indeglas

FIS member Indeglas has secured an on-going agreement to regularly inspect and maintain internal glazed screens within the University of Strathclyde’s Stenhouse, James Weir...

Strong start to 2020 for Linear Projects with trio of education wins

FIS member Linear Projects has revealed a strong start to the year with three new contracts, setting up another successful year for the business...