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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 […]

The Executive Council of the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) has voted to leave Build UK. The NAS joined Build UK in late 2019, with the aim of raising the profile of the Association, enhancing the benefits to our membership, and receiving industry updates, advice and guidance. Having evaluated Build UK’s offer over the course

In March, the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) announced its five priorities. The first – and perhaps most important for the sector – is increasing the supply of well skilled labour. Under this priority, the NAS committed to develop, deliver, and commission sector specific training that supports entrants from the start of their career to

On Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) is a method of qualifying construction operatives with a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) whilst they work on site.  NEED AN NVQ BUT DON’T WANT TO SEND YOUR TEAM MATE TO COLLEGE?  HEARD OF AN OSAT ALTERNATIVE?  HERE IS A QUICK ONE MINUTE READ REVIEW NVQs are evidence-based competency qualifications,

Darwin Clayton are a multi-award winning specialist insurance broker, providing competitive and comprehensive insurance solutions to the shopfitting and fit-out sector. Darwin Clayon have been the National Association of Shopfitters preferred broker for over 50 years. They arrange comprehensive, exclusive covers with a leading UK insurer. This means our members can be assured the policy

Wider Wallet – What is it? The Wider Wallet benefits hub offers a tempting package of benefits and discounts, all designed to make its users money stretch further. Introduced as a new NAS membership benefit in late 2019. The platform has had over 115 registered users, who are regularly logging in and redeeming offers. Any

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The Solid Wood Flooring Company is an Associate Member of the NAS. The below article has been prepared for our members to further introduce The Solid Wood Flooring Company offer. Since the humble beginnings, The Solid Wood Flooring Company built up over 40 years of experience and knowledge within the construction and refurbishment industry. We

In March 2022, we will be launching the NAS Skills Digital Training Needs Analysis (TNA). The output data will provide sector wide collateral evidence as to the current state of play and create a real skills demand forecast of members needs from a trade, technical and professional training basis. Once compiled it will indicate where

Amanda Scott joins the NAS as the new Training Manager. Amanda represented the construction industry nationally at federation and trade association level for the last 8 years. Her recent role as the Skills Engagement Manager for the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) was split across two levels: engagement and project management focusing on skills and