New online Innovation Hub Launched to showcase cutting-edge products

A new Innovation Hub, developed by the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) officially launches this month, to redefine how innovation is discovered, shared and adopted across the finishes and interiors sector.

The Innovation Hub brings together the latest in product development, digital transformation, and sustainability-driven design under one virtual roof. Housed on the SpecFinish platform, the Hub also features award-winning innovations from the FIS Innovation Awards.

Designed to serve architects, designers, specifiers, contractors, and manufacturers, the Innovation Hub showcases new solutions that are shaping the future of interior environments. From smart materials and digital planning tools to low-carbon finishes and circular economy models, the platform provides curated access to what’s next in the industry.

Iain McIlwee, FIS Chief Executive said: "It is frustrating to hear people typify construction as a non-innovative sector. The truth is that there is no shortage of great ideas bubbling up all the time, but it can be hard to land innovation in a market where everyone is under pressure and the cost of delays is crippling.

“We see this platform to tap into this healthy innovation streak and help bring new ideas to market in a structured way. This is a key role for FIS and will support our drive to improve productivity, profitability and safety in the sector. Through this platform we will create a dynamic catalogue of innovation of all types digital, product, tools and even services and provide an opportunity to question and appraise potential. We hope too it will be a catalyst to support a network of innovators, when the barrier of entry is high, to get support from FIS and our community and to exchange ideas and collaborate more effectively”.

Key features of the Innovation Hub Include:

• New products: Discover the latest cutting-edge materials, finishes, and systems directly from leading brands and emerging disruptors.
• Digital solutions: Uncover the latest digital tools that help streamline project planning, —from reuse and circular solutions to capturing the golden thread of information.
• Sustainable Innovations: Access verified green solutions, low-impact products, and initiatives aligned with LEED, WELL, BREEAM, and other standards.

With the sector under increasing pressure to innovate responsibly and digitally, the Innovation Hub provides a much-needed platform to accelerate adoption of forward-thinking solutions.

Visit www.specfinish.co.uk/innovation-hub to explore the Innovation Hub