The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC), whose remit includes agreeing rates of wages and other salaries, and fees of building and civil engineering operatives, has published an amendment to the Working Rule Agreement setting the basic minimum pay rates from Wednesday 1st April 2026. In summary: General Operative’s weekly base rate has increased to £495.69. […]
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Termination is a common cause of costly disputes in our industry, often because parties misunderstand the strict procedures required to end a contract lawfully. Getting termination wrong can turn a rightful claim into a “wrongful termination” suit, exposing your business to significant damages and loss of profit claims. Don’t wait for a dispute to arise.
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From 1 April 2026, the CITB has announced that the way training funding is distributed across the construction and shopfitting industry is changing. These updates follow a significant 36% rise in employer engagement and a national commitment to train up to 60,000 more workers. What it means for Micro, Small, and Medium Members (1–249 staff)
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Gerflor Flooring Joins the National Association of Shopfitters Gerflor is proud to join the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) as a recognised flooring supplier, reinforcing its commitment to the UK retail sector and the professionals responsible for designing, fitting and refurbishing retail spaces. Membership of the NAS enables Gerflor to work more closely with shopfitters,
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In January, IOC/NAS UK Skills Lead, Amanda Scott was elected and subsequently accepted the appointment as the new Chair of the nationwide Wood Safety Group. (WSG) She replaces the late, respected and much missed John Gibson, founder of the WSG, a man who set the benchmark for safety application in the wood occupations and worked
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In January 2026 the UK Government announced it was set to rejoin the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme from January 2027 onwards, restoring a major route for study and training placements across Europe. This agreement will allow reciprocal participation in exchange for students and staff. The return will boost the construction sector by facilitating the return
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We are delighted to welcome WF Supplies to the National Association of Shopfitters. Why did you join NAS? As a leading supplier to the drylining and interior fit-out sectors, WF Supplies is committed to excellence, industry best-practice and supporting the success of our customers. Joining the NAS strengthens that commitment by aligning us with the
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We’re proud to welcome Ninth Quarter as our newest NAS member. Why did you join the NAS? At Ninth Quarter, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards across every aspect of our work, from safety and compliance to quality and client service. Joining the National Association of Shopfitters reflects this commitment. As members, we’re part
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Did you know that sending a payment application to the wrong address or even using the wrong font size can legally invalidate your claim for payment? These are called Conditions Precedent, and they are one of the most common ways subcontractors lose money on work they have legitimately completed. Our partners at Holmes & Hills
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As the government moves forward with its most significant overhaul of apprenticeship standards in years, we are delighted to confirm that James Filus, Director of the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) and the Institute of Carpenters (IOC), has been appointed to the newly formed Construction Assessment Reform Taskforce. This appointment ensures that the voice of
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