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Making a difference for you

As we conclude our 10th anniversary year, we are reflecting on the past 12 months, celebrating our key achievements and the collective strength we demonstrate when we work together. Despite the significant challenges our sector has faced in 2025, your membership has empowered us to champion the interests of our community.

Shining Stars: 2025 Training Awards Winners Announced

Recognising the Best in Plastering and Fit-Out Training

The winners of the sector’s Training Awards have been announced. 

FIS supports contractors in legal battle with Ministry of Justice

FIS CEO Iain McIlwee spoke to the BBC about the ongoing impact, from financial loss to mental strain, and why this failure exposes deep flaws in how government projects are managed.

Shine a light on bad practice, not our walls

A frequent concern of our members who work in the housebuilding sector relates to unfair snagging practices on internal finishes.

Change won’t happen unless we stand above the parapet, and therefore FIS is shining a light on unfair snagging practices.

Uniting the supply chain to raise standards and improve quality, safety and sustainability in the £10 billion Finishes, Fit-out and Interiors Sector

Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) was created to draw the finishes and interiors supply chain together to improve safety and quality, minimise risk, enhance productivity and help embrace innovation.

Our membership comprises fit-out and specialist contractors, manufacturers and suppliers.  All members are vetted against a strict criteria that helps promote quality, safety and best practice in the sector.

Building Safety Regulator delays unacceptable says Lords Committee 

Building Safety Regulator delays unacceptable says Lords Committee 

 A cross-party House of Lords Committee (supported by a submission of evidence by FIS) has warned the Government that “unacceptable” delays caused by the Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) approval processes is leaving residents waiting for remediation of...

FIS responds to the Temporary Shortage Occupation List consultation

FIS responds to the Temporary Shortage Occupation List consultation

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has advanced its review of the Temporary Shortage List (TSL), a targeted migration route designed to help address short-term labour shortages in critical sectors. The committee’s Stage 1 report, published on 9 October (Temporary...

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FIS provides specialist support for technical, commercial, business or training matters. Find out the benefits of membership

FIS Specifiers Corner

FIS has a wealth of specialist information and services that support specification in the finishes & interiors sector

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FIS Members are subjected to ongoing audits. Find a supplier or contractor in our membership directory

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