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WELCOME David Crowson Editor 4 www.thefis.org CONTACT US EDITORIAL Editor: David Crowson Email: david.crowson@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 e continue to face many challenges in our sector however, there is a buzz word I hear frequently, namely “collaboration” and I know, like me, a lot of you believe that when things are challenging, we can overcome these by working together. Collaboration can look very different from utilising the knowledge, skills and passion you have in your existing team to working with another business and sharing skills, labour and materials. By focusing on the same goals, success will be more achievable and challenges will be overcome. This is evident in this issue as we talk to three FIS members who attended a fully-funded, 10-week Net Zero Together Bootcamp at the University of Birmingham. The Bootcamp was to demystify Net Zero for employees and create and implement a collaborative sustainability plan for their business. Read more on page 24. On page 12 we hear an extremely concerning warning from the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) regarding non-compliant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment. They tell you what you MUST look out for. On page 20 we take a look at digital innovation, which is on an upward surge, and how this is proving to be a vital solution to solving problems and contributing to demonstrable improvements in competence, efficiency, process, quality outcomes, staff motivation and retention. Please let us know about your projects and company news as we do like to feature members as much as we can. No project too small… david.crowson@warnersgroup.co.uk www.thefis.org SpecFinish magazine wrapper Please recycle the wrapper this magazine was delivered in. It is recyclable plastic. TO THE MAY ISSUE OF SPECFINISH Cover image: People leddesign that benefits both the employees andbusiness.