The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has announced that it will be changing its name – a move that it says falls in line with a number of strategic initiatives planned for the Government-sanctioned organisation.
BiKBBI will be renamed The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS), which will take effect from 1st October 2025, and the new logo will be rolled out over the coming months. A brand toolkit will be launched to allow stakeholders to prepare for the change.
CEO Damian Walters said: “The change of name is driven by several strategic factors including the important work we continue to develop within the Fitted Interiors Apprenticeship and our leading role within the Fitted Interiors Construction & RMI Super Sector review.”
The name change will follow the implementation of some subtle but significant changes to the institute’s proposition for key stakeholders, following a period of extensive research.
Walters continued: “I offer my thanks to all of those stakeholders that supported our research and review project. Whilst the name will change, the organisation will remain our industry’s institute and, therefore, the feedback received has been instrumental to the development of our proposition, ensuring that we continue to positively impact the industry.”
As BiKBBI approaches its 20th anniversary, the change of name to BIFIS will enable the institute to build upon almost 2 decades of industry reputation and support ongoing ambitions including building greater consumer awareness. BiKBBI’s accredited national membership is made up of over 5,000 installation businesses, together with a network of local, regional, and national specialist retailers and a growing number of major national and international manufacturers and suppliers.
