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.

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Celebrate Excellence in Training

Recognising the Best in Plastering and Fit-Out Training

FIS Training Awards Lunch – Plaisterers’ Hall, London – 25 November 2025

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FIS e-Learning: Best practice at your fingertips

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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.

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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.

LATEST NEWS

FIS Contract Review Service helps specialist contractors manage risk

Nov 4, 2025

FIS is continually reviewing its service offering and has recently updated its Contract Review Service to better meet the needs of members. We know that too often contractors are faced with heavily-amended contracts with significant risk transfer. This service offers...

FIS to Exhibit at SkillBuild National Final 2025

Oct 31, 2025

FIS is proud to be supporting this year’s SkillBuild National Final, taking place at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, on 19–20 November 2025, the UK’s largest multi-trade skills competition showcasing the next generation of construction talent. Visitors to the event...

FIS Partners with The Skills Centre to Support New Skills Bootcamps and Employment Programmes

Oct 31, 2025

FIS is proud to be partnering with The Skills Centre to support a series of Skills Bootcamps and Employment Programmes at training facilities across the UK. As part of this initiative, The Skills Centre will be delivering an ‘Introduction to Drylining and Insulation’...

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