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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 […]

Thank you to Len Bunton from Bunton Consulting Partnership for our latest guest blog. Here, Len discusses challenges in the UK construction industry, particularly concerning payments and cash flow issues, offering recommendations to guide businesses through these challenging times Introduction – Len’s thoughts “I am grateful for the agreement of NAS to send out this

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

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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