FIS, the representative body for the UK's finishes and interiors sector, has launched new guidance for members and other businesses which addresses the jargon and regulations associated with the 'Golden Thread' and digitalisation of construction.
A survey by the organisation found that 60 per cent of contractors, and 44% of product manufacturers and suppliers, do not understand what is needed to meet Digital/Golden Thread Requirements under the Building Regulations.
In light of these findings, the new guide has been designed to help product suppliers and contractors operating in the finishes and interiors sector cut through the complex terminology and begin to form their own digital plan of work.
It draws on published information and principles set down in a myriad of technical and information standards and aligns this to the requirements set down in the Building Safety Act and wider reform of Construction Regulations.
The document also provides an overview of the Building Safety Act 2022, the golden thread of information and the new regulatory framework.
There is an emphasis on Stage 4 (Technical Design) and Stage 5 (Construction Information) of the RIBA Plan of Work.
It also explores BIM, digital twins and the role of artificial intelligence.
… [N]o one company and no one solution will or should deliver the golden thread alone.
Iain McIlwee, FIS Chief Executive, explains: "At the heart of this document is the principle that no one company and no one solution will or should deliver the golden thread alone.
It is inherently a collaborative process that should ensure essential information is shared effectively and understood thoroughly.
This is the responsibility of all in the supply chain."
We hope that this new FIS guidance brings clarity and provides an understanding of what is required for companies to form their own digital plan of work.”
