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Finishes and Interiors sector, fit-out and finishing of buildings
The finishes and interiors sector covers the interior fit-out and finishing elements of the build process including the construction of walls, fixtures, ceilings and flooring and finishing operations such as plastering and rendering.
The £10 billion Finishes and Interiors sector is a pivotal part of construction, turning structures into homes, educational facilities, hospitals, care-homes, workplaces, hotels, leisure facilities, retail outlets and functional spaces.
The sector employs around 250,000 people with the key trades employed being interior systems installers (i.e. ceiling fixers, demountable and relocatable partition installers, drylining installers), plasterers, shop fitters, steel frame system (SFS) installers and carpenters and joiners.
The sector is unique in construction in so far as buildings will typically have over 30 fit-outs in their lifetime. Each re-fit fundamentally impacts, not just the way a building looks, but how it performs in terms of fire, acoustic and thermal integrity and has a critical impact on sustainability, whether that relates to the embodied carbon of the building itself or to the operational performance of that building.
FIS Sustainability Awareness: Doing Business Better Learning Pathway
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The ‘FIS Sustainability Awareness: Doing Business Better’ learning pathway is for all who are curious about sustainability or looking to improve their knowledge of the subject.
The aim of this pathway is to demystify sustainability by clarifying some of the language associated with the topic, such as sustainability strategy, waste management, net zero, circular economy, wellbeing, modern slavery, fairness, inclusion and respect and social value.
Sustainability in the Finishes and Interiors sector
The School and FIS have collaborated to help you, your colleagues and wider supply chain to understand more about sustainability in the Finishes and Interiors sector.
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1. School resources
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Wellbeing
Wellbeing in the Built Environment
Document/Presentation
45 minutesTraining and Skills
Introduction to Social Value
E-learning module
Training and Skills
Social Value Tools Report
Document/Presentation
Free-to-access training materials, videos, webinars and resources
Modern Slavery
Modern Slavery – Sustainability Short
Modern Slavery E-learning Module
Modern Slavery
Modern Slavery Act 2015 Legislation
Web link
Free-to-access training materials, videos, webinars and resources
Why Retrofit?
Introduction to Climate Change and Carbon
E-learning Module
Materials
Sustainable Timber: A contractor’s perspective
Video
Energy and Carbon
Carbon Reduction, Offsetting and Net Zero
E-learning module
Free-to-access training materials, videos, webinars and resources
Fairness Inclusion and Respect
FIR Toolbox Talk: FIR Induction
Video
Commitment
FIR Toolkit
Web link
2. Finishes and Interiors training programme
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We have curated a training programme specific to the finishes and interiors sector.
Modern Slavery
Introduction to Modern Slavery with Careys – webinar
Event or Workshop
Fairness Inclusion and Respect
Setting up an Inclusive Site – Workshop
Event or Workshop
We have curated a training programme specific to the finishes and interiors sector
We have curated a training programme specific to the FIS sector
Modern Slavery
Introduction to Modern Slavery with Careys – webinar
Event or Workshop
3. FIS resources
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Access free resources on the Circular Economy relevant to the Finishes and Interiors sector.
Climate change is the biggest issue of our time and…
How we deal with the potential positive and negative impacts…
The built environment industry can reduce the negative impacts of…
With an estimated 49.6 million victims worldwide, modern slavery is…
Sustainable development requires a holistic consideration of environmental, social and…
Changing the mindset from 'waste' to 'resources' and improving efficiency…
“We have to start thinking differently, rather than thinking of buildings or interiors as the end product, we have to think about every building as a kind of DIY store for the next project and the next project and the next project. We are keen to work with members of the FIS through this database and wider initiatives to help realise our values and support transformation of the supply chain as a whole. ”Adam Strudwick Principal, Corporate Interiors, Perkins & Will
Sustainability AssessmentThis page is run in partnership with FIS (Finishes and Interiors Sector) the Trade Body for the £10 Billion finishes and interiors sector
