News & Thoughts
Summer 2025 Edition of Cutting Edge Now Available
The latest issue of Cutting Edge is now available exclusively to members of the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) and Institute of Carpenters. (IOC) Log
CITB’s 2025–2029 Construction Outlook: Urgent Need for Skilled Trades and Workforce Investment
On the 19th of June 2025, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) released their ‘Construction Workforce Outlook 2025–2029′, outlining both significant opportunities and pressing challenges
Progress Update on NOS for Wood Occupations Review
National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Wood Occupations Review Update from Amanda Scott, Chair of NOS Wood Occupations Review Body, and National Working Group. It has
Welcoming New Member: Plasloc Ltd
Introducing Our New Associate Member: Plasloc Ltd – Hoarding and Screening Specialists We are pleased to welcome Plasloc Ltd as a new Associate Member
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
Members’ Day 2025 Photos Available to View
Members’ Day photos now available to view! Thanks again to everyone who attended the NAS & IOC Members’ Day – your presence made the event
