The Government announced on 10 September 2022 that Monday, 19 September 2022, will be a bank holiday to coincide with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral. The advice to employers is that the day will operate in the same way as other bank holidays, with no statutory entitlement to time off. This places responsibility …
Guidance for Employers on 19 September 2022 Bank Holiday Read More »
The NAS was contacted by a investor looking to appoint a contractor with design capability to fitout a major supermarket-style store in North London. 1,000 square meters over two floors (250 sqm downstairs and 750 upstairs) To be appointed by the end of September Project completion as soon as possible The contractor needs to have …
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The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) was contacted by an investor looking for a contractor to fit out a Staff Common Room with a new bar in a prestigious Grade II listed building at one of the Central London universities. Project Description The project consists of installation of a new bar into the 5th floor …
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We previously advised our members, in our April 2022 newsletter, of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) plans to target woodworking businesses, as part of a crackdown on the factors leading to occupational lung diseases. The news followed the NAS’ attendance at the Wood Safety Group a month earlier, where the HSE confirmed that it …
Half of the Inspected Woodworking Businesses Received a HSE Notice Read More »
Construction unions and contractors have agreed a blanket 5% pay increase, affecting more than 500,000 workers across the UK, including employees within the shopfitting, fit-out, and interior contracting sector. The deal follows months of talks under the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) pay framework, which concluded outside of the planned timetable. Negotiations started early this year …
The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) has received confirmation from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) that it can begin the development of a specialist applied-skills programme for the sector. The specialist applied-skills programmes (or SAP, for short) are 18-month long new entrant training programmes, leading to a vocational qualification (NVQ/SVQ), and are considered by …
Specialist Applied-skills Programme (SAP) for Fitout Sector Read More »
The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) has requested that the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) provides information under the Freedom of Information Act about the value of Levy paid and grants returned across its membership. The information from the CITB shows that grants paid to members have more than halved over the past 3 financial …
Latest CITB Business Plan The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its latest Business Plan, the first under new Chief Executive, Tim Balcon. The CITB has highlighted three key challenges facing the construction industry: Responding to the skills demand. Developing the capacity and capability of construction training provision. Future skills needs. The Business Plan …
What is MicroSlat MicroSlat International Limited is a world leading manufacturer and designer of fine pitched aluminium slatwall systems used extensively in retail, office and public spaces globally. The unique and versatile 25mm pitch MicroSlat offers maximum strength and product density where required, utilising all standard slatwall accessories. Designers, architects, planners and shopfitters can stretch …
Aluminium Slatwall Manufacturer – MicroSlat – For Sale Read More »
The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) is returning to its events programme with the first events in 2022. The three events – as part of our Shopfitter’s Social – aim to bring people working across the sector together in a relaxed environment to network, but most importantly to have fun. July darts in Leeds and …
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