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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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

Wed 22nd Jul 2026

Record-breaking month as BIFIS welcomes 10 new partners in June

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists has welcomed 10 new retailers to its growing network of partners – making June the third record-...

Tue 14th 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...

Wed 1st Jul 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...

Wed 6th May 2026

Record-breaking March for BIFIS as it welcomes 7 new retail partners

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists has revealed it welcomes 7 new retailers to its growing network of partners – along with registe...

Thu 23rd Apr 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...

Tue 24th Mar 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...

Mon 16th Feb 2026

BIFIS launches new mobile app with expanded features

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has announced the launch of its new and improved mobile app, which it says delivers a...

Thu 5th Feb 2026

Bluebell Kitchens & Interiors joins BIFIS as latest retailer member

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has announced Bluebell Kitchens & Interiors as the latest independent retailer to join...

Thu 15th Jan 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...

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...

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...

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...

Mon 13th Oct 2025

BiKBBI announces name change ahead of 20th anniversary milestone

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has announced that it will be changing its name – a move that it says fal...

Wed 21st May 2025

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