When it comes to retail, we are constantly hearing “it’s the death of the High Street”. With such negativity, we might as well all close up, go home and let the tumbleweed roll past the closed shutters. As someone who has worked in the Visual Merchandising industry for over 20 years it does sadden me, …
In 2015, the National Federation of Builders (NFB) sat around a table with Natural England (NE) to once again discuss the onerous process of environmental impact assessments. This topic has come up on many occasions but it wasn’t until NE announced a ground-breaking DNA test(1), which surveyed the connectivity of the Great Crested Newt (GCN), …
Biodiversity is a challenge for everyone and we must tackle it together Read More »
Edit: This news item was updated on 19 September 2019 to include dates and locations of the recently released CITB skills and training fund workshops. Please find these at the bottom of the article. Are you a small construction CITB registered employer with 99 (or less) directly employed staff on the payroll? If so, you …
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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Three new associate members, Clearabee Ltd, Jemic Ltd and SERIOUS PR, have recently joined the National Association of Shopfitters. Details on each new member and the services they offer are detailed below. Clearabee Ltd Clearabee is the UK’s largest in-house rubbish removal company, offering a same day or on demand service across the country. …
I am incredibly sad to announce the passing of Chris Gabb, a former National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) Council member, President (2011-12), Treasurer, and Honorary Member. I would like to tell you a bit about how Chris started out, and how he eventually became involved with the NAS. Chris started in the industry following secondary …
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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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are currently visiting businesses undertaking unannounced spot checks in regards to DUST and RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment) masks, taking relevant action (by way of fines) where necessary. Inspectors are currently undertaking checks to ensure businesses have measures in place to protect their workers’ lungs from the likes of wood dust, silica and asbestos. Is your …
We are pleased to announce that the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for our #NAS100CharityChallenge at the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards last night. The awards, held at County Hall in London, recognise, reward and promote best practice amongst trade associations in the UK. The prestigious award ceremony, …
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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 …
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