We’re excited to share more about the NAS & IOC Members’ Day, taking place on Wednesday 22 April 2026 at Carpenters’ Hall, London. This year’s theme, The Future, looks at the skills, innovations, and opportunities shaping shopfitting, carpentry, and joinery. And with the event already filling fast, now is the perfect time to secure your […]
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CITB has confirmed that funding for all Training Groups will end on 31 March 2026, marking a significant shift in how levy funds are reinvested across the construction sector. The decision was shared with all Training Groups at a briefing this morning. According to CITB, demand on levy funds has risen by 36%, while levy
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We’ve been approached by a long-established, family-owned travel agency in Buckinghamshire looking for support with a modest but meaningful shop refurbishment. Location: Buckinghamshire. Opportunity Scope: Approx. 60 sq m Scope of works includes: Timber shopfront Signage Electrical refit & lighting Air conditioning Suspended ceiling Flooring Racking & cupboards Digital internal signage The client has clear
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The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) and The British Sign and Graphics Association (BSGA) are continuing to work together to strengthen the Shopfitting and Commercial Signage Installer pathway – and we want your input. This new provisional SICCS card is just the first step toward a clearer, more structured route for professionals in our sector.
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It’s hard to think of anything more important for a business than getting paid on time and in full. Readers will be all too familiar with stories of construction companies that haven’t survived because they were starved of cashflow. There are, however, some easy wins when it comes to improving your chances of getting paid
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New SICCS Card Launch: Shopfitting Commercial Signage Installer – Provisional We’re pleased to announce the launch of the new SICCS Commercial Signage Installer – Provisional card, developed in partnership between the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) and the British Sign & Graphics Association (BSGA). This new digital-only card is designed to help operatives working in
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We’re pleased to share details of a free webinar that may be of real value to NAS members. 📅 Date: Tuesday 19 November 2025🕓 Time: [Insert time if known]🎙️ Hosted by: Holmes & Hills Solicitors About the Session Construction contracts are rarely light reading — and often, the most expensive clauses are the ones buried
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched a new online customer portal, marking the first phase of a modernised digital system designed to make it easier for employers to access funding, manage grants, and engage with CITB services. The new portal went live on 24 September 2025 and represents an important step in CITB’s
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Building Confidence, Connection and Craft: Why mentoring matters more than ever This National Mentoring Day, the Institute of Carpenters (IOC) and National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) are celebrating the craft within the craft, the passing on of skill, care and pride from one generation to the next: mentoring. It all started with IOC’s Mentoring Champions
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At the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS), much of our most important work happens quietly – in meetings, consultations, and working groups that shape the future of our industry. While our members see the visible benefits of representation, guidance, and community, behind the scenes we’re influencing national policy, developing new qualifications, and ensuring that shopfitting,
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