News & Thoughts

My first five months as Training Manager
It has been a busy, but enjoyable, five months for me here in my role as Training Manager at the NAS. It has been my

Apprenticeships are a vital part of the skills gap solution
The NAS and its Members were represented this week by our Training Manager, Lorraine Shepherd, at the Cross-Industry Construction Apprenticeship Taskforce (CCATF) Meeting/Seminar held at

What is the difference between the Government Apprenticeship Levy and the CITB Levy?
During our Training Managers’ visits to Members, the following question has been asked: “What is the difference between the Government Apprenticeship Levy and the CITB Levy?”

£100,000 target for charity exceeded by NAS Members
Last Thursday 24 October the NAS celebrated its centenary in style with a Charity Fundraiser at County Hall, London. The 1920s Art Deco themed

World Mental Health Day
Mental Health is just as important as physical health. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, the NAS: has signed the Building Mental Health charter, making a commitment to

Medium-sized Business Fund Pilot
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is planning a small-scale pilot for Medium-sized employers – i.e. those with between 100 and 250 employees. If selected

Wider Wallet – a new membership benefits website
The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Wider Wallet Benefits Hub — a new membership benefits website for the NAS.

Shopfitting and Sustainability Survey
The NAS has teamed up with a leading raw materials manufacturer and a market research company to look at sustainability trends within the shopfitting industry.

Tendering in the Heritage Exhibition Sector
Studio MB has worked on numerous prestigious projects for museums, visitor centres and brand experiences across the UK and abroad. In our experience, the