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Latest Revision of the Trailblazer Apprenticeship – Carpentry and Joinery

While mostly relevant to members of our partner organisation, the Institute of Carpenters, we decided to share the article here for interested NAS members. A Trailblazer Apprenticeship is an employer-led apprenticeship model in England that focuses on industry-defined standards and end-point assessments. Trailblazer apprenticeships are developed by groups of employers, known as “Trailblazer groups,” who […]

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Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction 2025 – Shortlist Announced

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has officially announced the shortlist for the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025, an initiative that continues to spotlight the exceptional contributions of women across the sector. Now in its fourth year, the awards programme not only celebrates the achievements of women at all levels within

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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 for the UK construction sector – including the shopfitting industry. With output reaching £215.7 billion in 2024 and projected to grow at an average of 2.1% annually over the next

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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 been a privilege to lead the alignment of the NAS and the Institute of Carpenters (IOC) across all timber trades, through a constructive collaboration focused on updating and standardising wood

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