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Another strong month for BIFIS as it welcomes five new retail members in July 2026

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has reported another strong month of activity, welcoming 5 new retail partners in July 2...
industry news

Thu 20th Aug 2026

Interview: Damian Walters – Why defining what makes a competent installer really matters

A new competence framework aims to set a clearer benchmark for KBB installers, but what could it mean for retailers? BIFIS CEO Damian Walters tells...
interview features

Wed 19th Aug 2026

BIFIS awards Wren and Roundhouse Design AiM accreditation

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has announced the latest retailers to be awarded Accredited Installation Methods (AiM) c...
industry news

Fri 7th Aug 2026

BIFIS announces innovative schools engagement programme

Following the publication of its manifesto in spring 2026, and in co-ordination with the Government’s announcement this week regarding the re-introd...
industry news

Fri 31st Jul 2026

BIFIS CEO responds to Prime Minister's skills shift announcement

Damian Walters, CEO of the British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS), has strongly welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Prime Mini...
industry news

Tue 28th Jul 2026

BIFIS offers guidance to help retailers and installers comply with new Construction Phase Plans

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) is urging fitted interiors retailers, designers, installers and project coordinators to...
industry news

Wed 22nd Jul 2026

Consultation opens on new Competency Framework Agreement

The fitted interiors industry is being given an opportunity to shape the future of competence across the KBB installation sector as an industry-wide...
industry news

Wed 1st Jul 2026

BIFIS Awards 2026 celebrates installation excellence at InstallerSHOW

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) hosted its 5th annual awards on 23rd June 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, in partnership w...
industry news

Thu 25th Jun 2026

BIFIS and CIPHE grow strategic partnership to raise industry standards

The British Institute of Fitted Interior Specialists (BIFIS) and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) have announced...
industry news

Mon 15th Jun 2026

VitrA UK takes 'important step' and rejoins BIFIS as official advocate

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has announced the return of VitrA Bathrooms as an official advocate of the organisatio...
bathrooms news

Tue 9th Jun 2026

BIFIS sets out ambitions for the future with launch of new manifesto

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has announced the publication of its manifesto, entitled 'Vision 2030', which it says is...
industry news

Wed 6th May 2026

TECE announced as BIFIS advocate to shape new era in training and standards

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists has announced that TECE, global manufacturer of sanitary solutions and flushing technology, has...
bathrooms news

Fri 27th Mar 2026

BIFIS welcomes Government announcement on apprenticeships

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has welcomed the Government’s decision to provide additional support for small and med...
industry news

Tue 24th Mar 2026

BIFIS Awards 2026 now open for entries in partnership with InstallerSHOW

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists has announced that the BIFIS Awards 2026, in partnership with InstallerSHOW, is now open for e...
industry news

Tue 17th Mar 2026

Scudo targets specification sector with new appointment

Harrison Bathrooms has strengthened its Scudo specification team with the appointment of Damian Huxtable as head of developer sales.   Damian has ext...
new hire people

Tue 17th Feb 2026

BIFIS to host exclusive lunch sessions for retailers at KBB Birmingham

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has announced it will be hosting 2 retailer-focused lunch events at KBB Birmingham, as p...
industry news

Mon 16th Feb 2026

Malcolm Scott announced as BIFIS director of strategic partnerships

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has announced the appointment of Malcolm Scott as its new director of strategic partners...
industry news

Mon 5th Jan 2026

BIFIS reacts to a 'disappointing' Autumn Budget

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has reacted to the Chancellor’s announcement of the Autumn Budget, saying that while it...
industry news

Fri 28th Nov 2025

BIFIS names Signature Projects as the latest retailer to become an official partner

Signature Projects, a specialist for fitted interior solutions, is the latest retailer to become an official partner of the British Institute of Fitte...
industry news

Tue 21st Oct 2025

BIFIS welcomes record number of applications in September

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has announced a landmark achievement, having registered a record-breaking 86 new indepen...
industry news

Mon 13th Oct 2025

British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists officially launches

The organisation formerly known as the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has officially become The British Instit...
industry news

Wed 1st Oct 2025

BiKBBI announces the launch of a new online training portal

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has announced that on 1st October, it will officially launch its new online...
industry news

Wed 27th Aug 2025

Roundhouse Design joins BiKBBI as Installation Standards Partner

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has announced that Roundhouse Design has joined its growing network of Inst...
industry news

Mon 18th Aug 2025

BiKBBI welcomes Christian Andrews Interiors as latest partner

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has announced that Christian Andrews Interiors has become an official partn...
industry news

Wed 13th Aug 2025

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