Sophie Lewis, Author at National Association of Shopfitters and Interior Contractors

Have your say: Contribute to Working Rule Agreement negotiations

The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) Working Rule Agreement (WRA) is the largest of its kind in the industry. Negotiations take place between employers and union representatives* to set acceptable terms and conditions for employers and workers. The agreement covers more than 500,000 workers – who have their minimum rates agreed through the negotiations, as …

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Event Postponed: Annual General Meeting (AGM)

News / By Sophie Lewis

In the best interests of our Members, the NAS has made the decision to postpone our upcoming AGM. The event was due to be held at the Museum of Brands London, on Wednesday, 25 March. This is a result of the potential impact of the steadily increasing risk from Coronavirus. Alternative arrangements for this event will …

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Alliance Workforce opens Glasgow branch

News / By Sophie Lewis

Our Associate Member, Alliance Workforce, has grown its team and opened a Glasgow branch to help serve those in the area with their temporary decorator recruitment needs. The company specialises in the supply of temporary contract decorators, on an as required, hourly rate basis. They have thousands of professional decorators on their books throughout the …

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5 Minutes With Paul Bunting, Company Director at Supply IT Site Services

Blog / By Sophie Lewis

For the second installment of our 5 Minutes With blog series, we have Paul Bunting, who is the Company Director at Supply It Site Services. The company is a national waste and construction site broker, and is an Associate Member of the NAS. 1. How and when did you first come into this industry? It …

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Coronavirus: advice for employers and employees

News / By Sophie Lewis

The risk of catching coronavirus (COVID-19) in workplaces is currently low. It’s still good practice to make sure everyone at work follows simple hygiene rules, such as: washing hands thoroughly with hot water and soap using tissues when sneezing or coughing and throwing them away in a bin Employers responsibility Employers and employees are responsible …

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NAS welcomes six new Members

News / By Sophie Lewis

Six new members have recently joined the National Association of Shopfitters. Details on each new member and the services they offer are detailed below. Welcome aboard! Battistel Shopfitting Battistel Shopfitting & Building Contractors are a London based company with more than 30 years’ experience in the building and shopfitting industry. They are skilled not only …

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5 Minutes With Claire Williams, CITB Partnership Manager

Blog / By Sophie Lewis

The first in our 5 Minutes With blog series is with Claire Williams, the CITB Partnership Manager for the NAS. How and when did you first come into this industry? I joined the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) in August 2018 having worked in a variety of private, public and third sector roles. Prior to …

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The Good Work Plan: What NAS Members need to know

Blog / By Sophie Lewis

In response to the challenges caused by the huge growth in the use of casual working and self-employed arrangements, the Government is currently rolling out an extensive programme of employment law reforms, known as the Good Work Plan. ‘…the biggest shake-up of employment law in a generation.’ Businesses and members need not fear, as the …

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NAS President Marc Allen: Apprentice to Director

Blog / By Sophie Lewis

Marc Allen Current NAS President and Director of Tekne Shopfitting Ltd, Dorset Age 37 Despite being one of the most accessible and efficient ways to enter the industry (and upskill talent), dismissive attitudes towards apprenticeships are still rife in the UK within our industry. What are your thoughts on this? Regretfully apprenticeships have sometimes been …

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Changing the culture around mental health

Blog / By Sophie Lewis

Mental ill health costs UK employers an estimated £33-42 billion per year each year due to stress, anxiety and depression with over £99 billion lost in the economy as a result, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The findings from the Government organisation also reveal that one in four adults suffer with a …

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Sophie Lewis

Have your say: Contribute to Working Rule Agreement negotiations

Event Postponed: Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Alliance Workforce opens Glasgow branch

5 Minutes With Paul Bunting, Company Director at Supply IT Site Services

Coronavirus: advice for employers and employees

NAS welcomes six new Members

5 Minutes With Claire Williams, CITB Partnership Manager

The Good Work Plan: What NAS Members need to know

NAS President Marc Allen: Apprentice to Director

Changing the culture around mental health

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