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Clause for Thought: Conditions Precedent Clauses, explained by Holmes & Hills

Did you know that sending a payment application to the wrong address or even using the wrong font size can legally invalidate your claim for payment? These are called Conditions Precedent, and they are one of the most common ways subcontractors lose money on work they have legitimately completed. Our partners at Holmes & Hills

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New Opportunity: 7500sqft Bournemouth Furniture Showroom

We’ve been approached by a Dorset based furniture company looking for support with a 7500sqft showroom in Bournemouth. Location: Bournemouth. Opportunity Scope: Approx. 7500sqft See further information here: Woods Furniture Castle Point – Design Proposal V2 The client is looking to move as soon as is reasonably possible. If you would like to be contacted

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A Seat at the Table: NAS & IOC Director Appointed to Taskforce on Apprenticeship Reforms

As the government moves forward with its most significant overhaul of apprenticeship standards in years, we are delighted to confirm that James Filus, Director of the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) and the Institute of Carpenters (IOC), has been appointed to the newly formed Construction Assessment Reform Taskforce. This appointment ensures that the voice of

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Welcoming New Member: CLIPinteriors Ltd

The National Association of Shopfitters is delighted to welcome CLIP Interiors Ltd to the membership. Based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, CLIP Interiors is a national fit-out and refurbishment contractor experienced in delivering projects across a wide variety of markets. From commercial offices and retail to specialized environments in education, health, pharmaceutical, and the military, they provide

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CITB Funding Update: Complete Guide to the January 2026 Changes

Implementation Date: 8 January 2026 As members may be aware, significant changes to the CITB Grant and Funding Scheme officially came into effect last week on 8 January 2026. These changes fundamentally alter how training is funded, particularly regarding Short Courses and Long Qualifications. To ensure your business maximizes its available funding and avoids unexpected

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Important Update: CITB Grant & Funding Changes from January 2026

CITB has confirmed a series of changes to its grants and funding offer, taking effect from 8 January 2026, following today’s meeting. In short, growing demand for training funding without an increase in Levy rates means CITB is reshaping its support to focus more directly on addressing the industry skills gap. What’s changing from 8

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Welcoming New NAS Member: Nexvia

Nexvia is cloud-based construction management software built for shopfitters, specialty contractors and trades. It replaces time-consuming spreadsheets and multiple apps with one connected system that keeps projects on track, profitable and transparent.   What does Nexvia do, and what sets you apart? Nexvia gives shopfitters complete control over their projects – from the first enquiry

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