Hannah Marchant

Boosting Routes into Industry Report: 2024 Findings

The recent Boosting Routes into Industry Report by NOCN and CCATF highlights vital steps to enhance talent flow in construction. This sector, crucial for infrastructure and housing, contributes over £216 billion annually to the UK economy and employs 8.8% of its workforce. In the construction and built environment sector, discussions are underway on how to …

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New Members Keeda Services Ltd: Your Expert Electrical Solutions Provider

Finding a reliable, skilled, and friendly electrical services provider can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. However, new NAS member Keeda Services Ltd is here to meet all your residential and commercial electrical needs with professionalism and expertise. Who is Keeda Services Ltd? Keeda Services Ltd is a team of dedicated …

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Unlocking Talent: Our newest members – Site Contract Personnel

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our newest members, Site Contract Personnel (SCP). Who is SCP? SCP is a leading recruitment business boasting a robust and esteemed 12-year history of sourcing top applicants nationwide. Their expertise extends beyond construction to include sectors such as hospitality, security, and industrial, where they have swiftly …

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Congratulations, Amanda! The new Chair of NOS Wood Occupations Review Body

Meet Amanda Scott, the new Chair of NOS Wood Occupations Review Body – and Skills Lead for the NAS. A New Appointment Amanda has accepted the 2-year CITB appointment which will see her lead the development of the NOS review for all wood occupations which incorporates the entire field of the Shopfitting Site Work and …

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Bridging the Gap: Construction Employer Partners with School to Inspire Future Builders

Lorna McGivern, a respected member of E & L Construction Services in Armoy, collaborates with Cross and Passion College through CITB Northern Ireland’s Adopt A School Programme to spark interest in the construction industry among young minds. This joint endeavour seeks to illuminate the array of career opportunities in construction, motivating students to consider diverse …

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Scottish Business Groups Voice Alarm Over Scottish Tax Policy

Sixteen trade associations, including the Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, and Scotch Whisky Association, have voiced their concern over Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison’s proposal for a business rate surtax on retailers, arguing that it diverges from the government’s promise to collaborate with businesses. In a joint letter addressed to …

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Transitioning from Go Smart to CSCS Smart Check: An Important Update for CSCS Alliance Members

The CSCS Alliance is the voice of the 38 card schemes displaying the CSCS logo, all of whom meet the requirements set out in the Construction Leadership Council’s One Industry Logo action. All member card schemes displaying the CSCS logo operate with nationally recognised qualifications in place for all occupations, providing assurance that over two million …

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Members’ Day Sponsor: American Hardwood Export Council

Introducing Members’ Day Sponsor, the American Hardwood Export Council. In the realm of architecture and design, material choice holds important significance. Beyond functionality, materials contribute to structure aesthetics, sustainability, and overall impression. American hardwoods have emerged as symbols of quality, versatility, and sustainability, thanks largely to the efforts of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC). …

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MEDITE SMARTPLY wood panels

Introducing Members’ Day Sponsor MEDITE SMARTPLY

In the arena of engineered wood panels, MEDITE SMARTPLY sets the gold standard. With cutting-edge manufacturing facilities in Clonmel and Waterford, Ireland, they ensure first-rate quality. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability is unparalleled in the industry. Carving excellence At MEDITE SMARTPLY’s facilities, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, they produce boards that are straighter, flatter, and …

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