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Welcome IN THIS ISSUE Joe Cilia Joe is the Technical Director at FIS. He provides support to members of the association, and works with relevant bodies on legislative and technical standards. Richard Kauntze, BCO Richard is the Chief Executive at the British Council for Offices, which researches, develops and communicates best practice in all aspects of the office sector by providing a forum for the discussion and debate of relevant issues. FIS Awards Lunch The FIS Awards Lunch is on 5 November 2021 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, where the winners of our Contractors Awards will be announced and presented. The guest speaker is Kriss Akabusi and tickets are £180 + VAT each. www.thefis.org/project/fis-awards-lunch-5-nov-2021 EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS www.thefis.org 5 elco e 03 Voice of the industry Iain McIlwee, FIS Chief Executive, says we should now focus on what we can control and how we can influence change. 06 News round-up We highlight what’s been happening in the finishes and interiors sector. 12 14 08 Technical COVERSTORY Specifying infill steel framing systems. Feature FIS launches Digital Spine, a simple new tool to help you follow and understand the technologies that are shaping the present and future of our sector. Feature Inspiring change: net zero in construction. 18 Feature Inside offsite: How modern methods of construction are shaping the finishes and interiors sector. 20 24 28 30 Feature New office life. Legislation Right to work checks: employers’ responsibilities. And tackling modern slavery in construction. FIS member and project news. New products in our sector.