We are the UK's dedicated professional association for shopfitters, fit-out and interior contractors.
Our mission is to promote, support, and develop our members, and the sector more broadly.
Our Mission

Promote
We promote our members’ projects and news to a wider audience. Take a look at all our members, or filter them by sector or area.

Support
We offer a wide variety of membership benefits to help support those in the shopfitting, fit-out and interior contracting sector.

Develop
We provide our members with advice and assistance on training courses, levys, grants and actively support the development of apprenticeships in our sector.
News & Thoughts

World Class Managers Course Funded by the NAS – 2025 Edition
For the fourth year running, the NAS is funding 10 places on the World Class Managers course run by The Global Growth Institute. This course

Choosing the Right Qualification: Diploma vs. S/NVQ
Understanding the Difference Between a Diploma and an S/NVQ When investing thousands of pounds in a qualification for a new entrant into our sector, it’s

A Journey in Joinery: Part Three
We’ve been following the journey of apprentice carpenter Laura Humphreys and we sat down with her and Neil Addyman of Deanhouse Group to see what

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education Has Closed
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) is no more, following its closure on 1st June 2025 and transition to Skills England. Skills England’s