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WELCOME Nicky Rogers Editor 4 www.thefis.org CONTACT US EDITORIAL Editor: Nicky Rogers Email: nickyr@warnersgroup.co.uk SpecFinish Warners Group Publications West Street Bourne Lincs PE10 9PH ADVERTISING Advertising enquiries: Theresa Geeson Email: theresag@warnersgroup.co.uk SUBSCRIPTIONS SpecFinish is distributed to members of FIS and other selected finishes and interiors businesses. If you wish to receive a copy of SpecFinish or would like to amend or cancel your subscription, please contact either info@thefis.org or telephone 0121 707 0077. FIS Tel: 0121 707 0077 www.thefis.org Email: info@thefis.org FIS, Unit 4, Olton Bridge 245Warwick Rd Solihull, West Midlands B92 7AH SpecFinish magazine is published on behalf of FIS by Warners Group Publications plc and the views expressed in this journal are not necessarily those held by FIS or the publishers. The publishers shall not be under any liability in respect of the contents of the contributed articles. The editor reserves the right to edit, abridge or alter articles for publication. © All editorial contents SpecFinish 2022 Welcome SPEC FINISH W ELL, that was a year. Without a doubt, 2020 and 2021 will have been the most difficult years that most of us have ever had in business. As if the aftermath of a pandemic wasn’t enough to deal with, we’ve had to factor in Brexit, materials shortages, labour shortages, projects delayed and contracts that simply don’t work. But most have survived and some have thrived. We have adapted our ways of working and if someone throws another spanner in the works this year, bring it on, this sector can cope. We can see that in spades throughout this issue. We’re not out of the woods yet, but it gladdens the heart to glimpse the superb craftsmanship and design that FIS members produce – the FIS Contractors Awards lunch was held in London last November (see the report on page 16) and besides the chance to meet up with colleagues in person, at last, guests celebrated as award after award went to the most outstanding projects. The event brought some light relief in a world that still has a lot to face, but a new year often brings a refreshed mindset and new opportunities. With the continued support of FIS (see page 6) businesses in our sector should be confident that 2022 will be better. We feel ready to make progress, rather than simply keeping afloat. www.thefis.org SpecFinish magazine wrapper Please recycle the wrapper this magazine was delivered in. It is recyclable plastic.