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Darwin Clayton are a multi-award winning specialist insurance broker, providing competitive and comprehensive insurance solutions to the shopfitting and fit-out sector. Darwin Clayon have been the National Association of Shopfitters preferred broker for over 50 years. They arrange comprehensive, exclusive covers with a leading UK insurer. This means our members can be assured the policy …

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Wider Wallet – What is it? The Wider Wallet benefits hub offers a tempting package of benefits and discounts, all designed to make its users money stretch further. Introduced as a new NAS membership benefit in late 2019. The platform has had over 115 registered users, who are regularly logging in and redeeming offers. Any …

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Are you having issues with rising prices and suppliers continually increasing your costs? We have an extensive product range with large stockholdings for delivery nationwide within 3 days. Next day collection or van delivery is also available if your requirement is urgent. Our prices start as below: FULL TRADE PRICES FROM Laminate with its own …

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The Solid Wood Flooring Company is an Associate Member of the NAS. The below article has been prepared for our members to further introduce The Solid Wood Flooring Company offer. Since the humble beginnings, The Solid Wood Flooring Company built up over 40 years of experience and knowledge within the construction and refurbishment industry. We …

6 reasons The Solid Wood Flooring Company is the ideal match for Architects and Designers Read More »

In March 2022, we will be launching the NAS Skills Digital Training Needs Analysis (TNA). The output data will provide sector wide collateral evidence as to the current state of play and create a real skills demand forecast of members needs from a trade, technical and professional training basis. Once compiled it will indicate where …

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Amanda Scott joins the NAS as the new Training Manager. Amanda represented the construction industry nationally at federation and trade association level for the last 8 years. Her recent role as the Skills Engagement Manager for the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) was split across two levels: engagement and project management focusing on skills and …

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We have invited our Members to submit their 2021 projectes, to showcase the amazing work they’ve done. See the project photos on the Week’s page.

In recent weeks, we have seen a few IT breaches that affected our members and partners. On one occasion a fit-out company had their email account breached and a fake payment link was sent to a client. The client transferred the funds via the link, resulting in difficulties and uncertainty for both parties. The other …

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Taking care of the energy cost has never been more important. Recently, the energy prices see extreme rises, with over 80% increases already reported. In addition, the climate change carbon tax increases and the government legislation supports the 2030 carbon reduction target. Lighting can account for up to 70% of the electricity costs, whereas LED …

LED Lighting can reduce your lighting energy costs by up to 70% Read More »

As we approach the end of 2021, it’s time to reflect on a some of the excellent work the NAS has completed for our Members – and the sector more broadly – this year. We are very proud of our achievements this year and look forward to announcing our ambitious plans for 2022 in the …

Ten things we have done for our Members in 2021 Read More »