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First stablished in 2009, the NAS relaunched SICCS in 2021. SICCS now has over 450 active users and welcomes new entrants to the scheme on a daily basis. SICCS is a partner card of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), displaying the CSCS logo as a mark of quality. Eligibility for SICCS cards is aligned to CSCS – …

The Shopfitting and Interior Contracting Competence Scheme (SICCS) is rapidly growing Read More »

Introducing Amberlite by Translucent Creations – the cost-effective alternative to onyx stone that gives you complete control over your project. With Amberlite, shopfitters can cut and work the material themselves, eliminating the need for costly templating and back-and-forth visits from stonemasons. In recent years, onyx and other exotic stone materials have become prohibitively expensive, making …

Amberlite – Onyx Alternative from Translucent Creations Read More »

One of the most popular benefits we offer to our members is the fleet assistance provided by the AA. You don’t need to maintain a large fleet, as the cover can be purchased for one or more vehicles. Arranging the cover through NAS can bring nearly 50% saving, compared with the standard price. On average, …

Save on Fleet Assistance and Recovery with AA Read More »

Our Next Shopfitter’s Social is taking place on 12th July 2023 at Electric Shuffle, London Bridge. Anyone who came to Flight Club in 2022, will have a good idea of what to expect from our Shopfitter’s Socials, but could perhaps be less sure about what Electric Shuffle is? Electric Shuffle is shuffleboard reimagined. With a …

What is Electric Shuffle? Shopfitter’s Social Events Read More »

The NAS is a Company Supporter of the Lighthouse Club Construction Industry Charity. Discover the story of Ray, project manager from a NAS member, Triplar, and his incredible journey with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. A remarkable and inspirational story, which demonstrates true bravery, courage, and determination to break down barriers in our industry. https://youtu.be/jBXuXnqNpac

Training outlook by HSS Training (NAS Approved Training Provider). NAS members receive between 15 – 30% discount on specific courses from HSS Training. Back in 2022, in an attempt to address the growing skills shortage within the industry, The National Association of Shopfitters surveyed its members, both large and small. The subsequent findings have resulted …

Benefits of Quality Training Read More »

Ferox Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company that focuses on connecting job seekers and employers in the UK shopfitting and fitout sector. Foudned in 2017, Ferox Resourcing aims to provide a complete solution, providing whole teams of skilled staff, to meet the specific needs of employers and their projects. The team at Ferox Resourcing understands …

Ferox Resourcing Joins the NAS Read More »

The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) has recently been contacted by two members who have fallen victim to cyber scams. In both cases, fraudsters impersonated the contractor and demanded their clients paid alternative bank accounts – either through a payment link, or through a change of account details. The clients then paid the scammers, resulting …

Cyber Security Read More »

As we approach the end of 2022, it’s time to reflect on a some of the excellent work the NAS has completed for the Members – and the sector more broadly – this year. As always, if there’s something that you feel the NAS should be focusing on, please reach out to us by email …

Ten things we have done for our Members in 2022 Read More »

Each quarter, the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) will survey our members to gauge the State of the Trade, using several measures including general perceptions, confirmed workloads, employment levels, and manufacturing capacity. The results will be compiled with other relevant data sources, and shared with our members. Start Survey Survey Schedule State of the Trade is …

State of the Trade Survey Read More »