Gerflor Flooring Joins the National Association of Shopfitters Gerflor is proud to join the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) as a recognised flooring supplier, reinforcing its commitment to the UK retail sector and the professionals responsible for designing, fitting and refurbishing retail spaces. Membership of the NAS enables Gerflor to work more closely with shopfitters, […]
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In January, IOC/NAS UK Skills Lead, Amanda Scott was elected and subsequently accepted the appointment as the new Chair of the nationwide Wood Safety Group. (WSG) She replaces the late, respected and much missed John Gibson, founder of the WSG, a man who set the benchmark for safety application in the wood occupations and worked
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In January 2026 the UK Government announced it was set to rejoin the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme from January 2027 onwards, restoring a major route for study and training placements across Europe. This agreement will allow reciprocal participation in exchange for students and staff. The return will boost the construction sector by facilitating the return
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We are delighted to welcome WF Supplies to the National Association of Shopfitters. Why did you join NAS? As a leading supplier to the drylining and interior fit-out sectors, WF Supplies is committed to excellence, industry best-practice and supporting the success of our customers. Joining the NAS strengthens that commitment by aligning us with the
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We’re proud to welcome Ninth Quarter as our newest NAS member. Why did you join the NAS? At Ninth Quarter, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards across every aspect of our work, from safety and compliance to quality and client service. Joining the National Association of Shopfitters reflects this commitment. As members, we’re part
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Did you know that sending a payment application to the wrong address or even using the wrong font size can legally invalidate your claim for payment? These are called Conditions Precedent, and they are one of the most common ways subcontractors lose money on work they have legitimately completed. Our partners at Holmes & Hills
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As the government moves forward with its most significant overhaul of apprenticeship standards in years, we are delighted to confirm that James Filus, Director of the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) and the Institute of Carpenters (IOC), has been appointed to the newly formed Construction Assessment Reform Taskforce. This appointment ensures that the voice of
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Implementation Date: 8 January 2026 As members may be aware, significant changes to the CITB Grant and Funding Scheme officially came into effect last week on 8 January 2026. These changes fundamentally alter how training is funded, particularly regarding Short Courses and Long Qualifications. To ensure your business maximizes its available funding and avoids unexpected
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Flynn, Director of Rosebirch, to the National Association of Shopfitters Executive Council. Stephen brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted history with the NAS. With Rosebirch being a member company since the 1980s and Stephen attending his first regional meeting in the late 90s. His
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Cutting Edge is the Quarterly publication from the Institute of Carpenters, our partner org. It’s packed full of relevant updates and insight from those in the wood sector and the latest issue is now available exclusively to members of the NAS and IOC. Sign into Glue Up to find the link, or contact the NAS/IOC
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