Note: This blog was edited on 9 September 2019 following the announcement made by UK Government that the new rules will be delayed by a year and will now begin 1 October 2020. HM Revenue and Customs are changing the way VAT is accounted for by the construction industry in a bid to tackle missing …
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Bona-fide subcontractors are increasingly used by many businesses to provide specialist services to customers and deliver them across a wider geographical area. A specific insurance condition requiring you to maintain a system of checking bona-fide subcontractor insurances is often precedent. If the condition hasn’t been met, this could result in insurers refusing to provide an …
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International Decorative Surfaces (IDS) recently met with James Filus, director of the NAS, to talk about our new and innovative product called ClicWall which we feel has unique advantages to the shopfitting industry. We recently sent samples and a brochure to all NAS members and we wanted to write this blog to highlight the advantages …
Having joined the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) in January, I have now completed my first six months in the role of Director. With that milestone under my belt, I thought it was time to write my first blog for our website – reflecting on what’s been achieved, and what’s ahead for the remainder of …
It’s often a repeated claim that 80% of businesses affected by major incidents close within 18 months and while the truth behind that statistic can be tricky to verify, it’s easy to see how such a thing could be true. While incidents like minor break-ins or vandalism might be expensive but ultimately surmountable headaches, if …
As the UK’s biggest independent distributor of panel and timber products, James Latham offers the shopfitting sector one of the largest and most varied collections of surface solutions for both inside and outside the building. Whether it’s a major shopping centre, a big-brand boutique or a low-budget refurbishment, we’ve got everything you could possibly need. …
James Latham, your single-source surface supplier for the shopfitting sector Read More »
The successful partnership between the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) and CITB goes back many years, which is why as CITB Chief Executive it’s an honour for me to be able to contribute a guest blog as part of the NAS centenary celebrations. The shopfitting industry has changed beyond recognition since the NAS came …
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At the RIBA we have been considering the lessons of the recent fire at Notre Dame in Paris. One of the Institute’s most active Expert Groups is our Conservation Group, and I’m indebted to its chair Fiona Raley; Artemis Sofokleous, RIBA Specialist Registrar and Carys Rowlands, RIBA Head of Professional Standards, for their work …
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Progress is being made, but improving training and education continues to be an imperative for the future of the timber sector. Improving educational provision across the wide spectrum of the timber industry continues to interest me and I remain involved in initiatives to help drive this agenda forward. Whilst President of the Timber Trade Federation …
It’s been a tough few years for retail. Well known brands like Toys R’ Us and Maplin no longer grace our high streets and retail parks. Journalists do not ask me if there will be more to come, but who they are likely to be. A seismic shift is taking place in retail. New technologies are …
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