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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 A LOT has happened within the UK since the previous issue, including; a momentous day when Boris Johnson announced his resignation as prime minister. However, I’m not sure I envy the next prime minister. Ideally, their focus on the UK will be to tackle the cost-of-living crisis as well as materials and energy, spike in COVID-19 cases and the levelling up agenda. On page 10, we spoke to two FIS members, Neil Shaw, Country Manager at Etex and Ian Stokes, Managing Director at Knauf UK about the UK multi-million- pound investments. Including their views on what this means to the sector, local community and the environment. The Building Safety Act has now taken effect, introducing the most significant changes to building safety regulation in a generation. Barrister, Professor Rudi Klein, on page 16 considers the implications for FIS members of the new statutory limitation periods under the Act. Continuing on from the ‘If you don’t know the fire safety facts – seek advice’ feature in the July issue of SpecFinish, we spoke to FIS member, Carrie Blackshaw, Fire Protection Sales Director at Minster. She comments about passive fire protection and the need to make sure that building services penetrations are identified and protected from fire. Read more on page 20. Well, it’s certainly true that time does fly when you’re having fun and here we are with my first issue of SpecFinish. What an amazing couple of months it’s been working with the team at Warners Group Publications and in particular, Nicky Rogers, previous Editor of SpecFinish. The highlights were learning about and being introduced to so many inspiring and influential individuals within the sector. I’m looking forward to working with you all. 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. Cover image: Floating cellingbySoundtect