Iain McIlwee

FIS welcomes call for united action to address severe skills shortages

FIS, the leading trade association supporting the finishes and interiors sector, has joined the call from fellow construction bodies for united action between industry...

Digital Construction: the Final Frontier

Construction, the final digital frontier. These are the musings of the FIS CEO: my mission to explore the horizons, seek out new technology and question whether the construction...

VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY: The age of austerity is undead

It has been an interesting first few weeks at the FIS and I’d like to thank everybody who has welcomed me, opened their doors,...

Budget boost for apprentices, the high street and housing

During the Autumn Budget Statement yesterday, Philip Hammond, the Chancellor  announced a cut in Apprenticeship levy contributions for SMEs; a £675 million Future High...

VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY: The dawn of a new era

The new chief executive at FIS , Iain McIlwee, takes a look forward and highlights some of the challenges facing the sector.  It is an...

FIS appoints Iain McIlwee as Chief Executive

FIS, the trade body which represents the fit-out sector, has appointed Iain McIlwee as its new chief executive. Iain will be responsible for the development and implementation...