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Norman Barbour becomes NAS President Norman Barbour of Barbour Fit Out has become the 45th President of the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS). Norman has taken the role of President earlier than expected due to Alan Stewart, the NAS’ 44th President, leaving his role at Marcon*. Although his tenure as President was short, Alan has …

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Apprentice SICCS cards free for NAS Members Earlier this year the NAS has relaunched its competency card scheme, which is delivered in partnership with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS). The Shopfitting and Interior Contracting Competency Scheme (SICCS) now offers site fixing and benchwork cards, along with several others, covering key roles in the sector. …

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NAS welcomes new members The NAS is delighted to welcome three new shopfitting, fit-out and interior contracting members. Centreline Fit-out Centreline Fit-Out is a commercial, retail, domestic joinery, refurbishments and building company. Centreline can provide an in-house architect for any project ranging from a small house extension to a complete renovation of a commercial building …

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New Hospital Programme Launched Over 100 members attended the launch of the New Hospital Programme (NHP) hosted by Build UK earlier this week. Part of the Government’s multi‐billion pound Health Infrastructure Plan, the NHP will develop 48 hospitals by 2030 and Commercial Director of the NHP, Emma‐Jane Houghton, outlined how extensive and early engagement with …

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Breaking down CITB Levy and Grant for the Shopfitting, Fit-Out and Interiors Sector Members of the National Association of Shopfitters and Interior Contractors (NAS) and the wider industry, are welcome to attend a one hour webinar hosted by the NAS and CITB with contributions from NAS Approved Training Providers. Date/Time: Thursday 15.07.2021, 15:00-16:00 Hosts: Celine …

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Employers in England can now claim the following payments after the government launched two new incentive schemes: £3,000 for each new apprentice hired between 1 April and 30 September 2021, which can be claimed in addition to the existing £1,000 payment for hiring an apprentice aged 16 to 18 years old or under 25 with …

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Following our successful Working at Heights campaign, we’ve now turned our attention to Respiratory Health. Cutting, drilling, grinding and polishing – which are all regular tasks for those in the sector – generate particulates fine enough to get deep into your lungs. Exposure to those particulates can cause lung cancer and other serious debilitating respiratory …

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Download specification NAS was approached by investor looking to upgrade their showroom (including lobby and stairs landing) located in Castle Donington, Derby. The full description and sketches including exact measurements have been provided and should be reviewed to submit a quote. Download project description Submit your quote If you’re interested in this opportunity, apply below …

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Advanced tools for fit-out by Leica Geosystems When delivering a fit-out project, you need reliable measurements. Professionals trust Leica Geosystems to help them collect, analyse, and present spatial information. With close to 200 years of pioneering solutions to measure the world, Leica Geosystems is best known for its broad array of products that capture data …

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