We have invited our Members to submit their 2021 projectes, to showcase the amazing work they’ve done. See the project photos on the Week’s page.
Shopfitting Excellence Week 2021 starts today! Read More »
In recent weeks, we have seen a few IT breaches that affected our members and partners. On one occasion a fit-out company had their email account breached and a fake payment link was sent to a client. The client transferred the funds via the link, resulting in difficulties and uncertainty for both parties. The other
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Taking care of the energy cost has never been more important. Recently, the energy prices see extreme rises, with over 80% increases already reported. In addition, the climate change carbon tax increases and the government legislation supports the 2030 carbon reduction target. Lighting can account for up to 70% of the electricity costs, whereas LED
LED Lighting can reduce your lighting energy costs by up to 70% Read More »
As we approach the end of 2021, it’s time to reflect on a some of the excellent work the NAS has completed for our Members – and the sector more broadly – this year. We are very proud of our achievements this year and look forward to announcing our ambitious plans for 2022 in the
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NAS Members can access benefits that can outweigh the cost of the membership Being a NAS Member means much more than being part of a well established trade organisation. The benefits we offer bring substantial savings to your business. We encourge our Members to review the latest additions. If you’re our Member, you can access
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NAS can now deliver the online Mental Health First Aid (Adults) training course Lorraine Shepherd, NAS Training Manager, became an approved Online Adult MHFA Instructor, following two successful co-deliveries of Adult Mental Health First Aid, delivered online over four days. Lorraine’s instructor training began at the end of January 2021. This means, Lorraine is now
SICCS (CSCS Partner) Cards – understanding the scheme The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) work closely with 38 card schemes that display the CSCS logo. These are known as Partner Card Schemes. The Shopfitting and Interior Contracting Competence Scheme (SICCS) is one of them. These 38 schemes represent all sectors of the construction industry and are
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Interview with Steve Holland, Managing Director at Trolex Steve, How did you first come in to the industry? I joined Trolex after seven years working in the HVAC service maintenance and installation sector. Our core customer base was retail, and we looked after fit-outs for 15 of the UK’s largest retailers. The focus in fit-out was
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Interview with Dave Keen, Training Manager at Kentec, NAS Approved Training Provider operating in London and the South. Dave, how did you first come in to the industry? I found a passion for instructing during my army career, so it was a natural transition for me when I left 7 and half years ago. I
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NAS and our members support the National Apprenticeship Week (08-14 Feb 2021) with the aim to encourage everyone to consider how apprenticeship programmes can help individuals to plan and develop their career path, and employers to build a workforce with future ready skills. Find out more about NAW below. To showcase a career path that
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