Author: FIS

Thermal efficiency in new and existing construction

Insulation techniques have been developed to make new and existing buildings more thermally efficient. Building structures have modern insulation applied to either internal or external walls to ensure they retain heat longer and...

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Getting the ticket for Green Deal

Only an authorised Green Deal Installer can install energy efficiency improvements under the Green Deal finance mechanism. To qualify as an authorised installer, you must be certified by a Green Deal accredited certification...

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Construction law Q&A with Bond Dickinson

In the first of a new series of questions & answers, readers can pose questions to the legal team from Bond Dickinson. This first series includes questions about the impact of building information modelling (BIM), design...

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Health & safety: Eye of the beholder

Maintaining a consistent approach to providing a safe working environment is a top priority and it is essential to document expectations and responsibilities when planning on-site activity to ensure that there is a consistent...

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Training: Exploring skills and training needs

The results of an extensive study of the interiors sector, funded by CITB and led by FPDC working in partnership the Association of Interior Specialists (AIS) and the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) is helping to...

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