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Welcoming New Member: Benchmark – Plus: Open Day Invite!

The NAS is delighted to welcome our newest member, Benchmark, a premier UK retail display manufacturer based in Hertfordshire. Bringing more than 30 years of industry experience and a massive 120,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility to the network, Benchmark specializes in delivering high-quality point-of-sale displays, bespoke retail fixtures, and nationwide rollouts for some of the […]

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New Project Opportunity: UK-Wide Retail Refresh for Large Chocolate Brand

We’ve been approached by the procurement team at a premium UK high-street retail brand, who are seeking to build a reliable resource pool of shopfitting and interior contracting partners for their upcoming store refurb and refresh programme across the UK. The goal is to establish this contractor pool in advance to ensure a seamless kick-off

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New CLC Guidance for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs)

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC), in collaboration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), has officially issued a critical June 2026 update to its Building Control Guidance Suite for Higher-Risk Buildings. As fit-out contractors and specialist installers, staying compliant with these stringent guidelines is vital to prevent major project delays, as the BSR heavily scrutinises site

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Skills England Report: What NAS Members Need to Know

The newly released Skills England Sector Skills Needs Assessment: Construction report outlines the shifting workforce landscape over the next decade. Driven by infrastructure pipelines and the government’s target to build 1.5 million homes, the construction and fit-out sectors face an unprecedented demand for qualified, skilled labor. Here is a general summary of the key findings

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CSCS Smart Check Upgrade – What It Means for Your Sites

The card verification platform CSCS Smart Check has officially launched a major data upgrade. The platform is the only system that verifies all 2.3 million cards carrying the CSCS logo. What is changing? The new system captures richer, site-level data during card scans through new API fields, including: GPS Coordinates: Pinpointing exactly where a card

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📅 Free Webinar: The Building Safety Act – Back to Basics

As the regulatory landscape continues to shift, staying compliant is more critical than ever. We are pleased to invite NAS members to a free, essential webinar hosted by the Construction Law Department at Holmes & Hills Solicitors. Designed specifically for contractors, subcontractors, and consultants, this session will help you uncover what you don’t know about

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Welcoming New Member: Jemiclad Hygienic Wall Protection

We are pleased to introduce our newest member, Jemiclad Hygienic Wall Protection, a UK-based specialist in hygienic wall cladding systems with a global reach. With over 30 years of experience, Jemiclad provides seamless, durable, and impact-resistant wall protection designed for demanding environments. Their systems are trusted in over 15 countries—including the UK, USA, Canada, and

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Welcoming New Member: Integro Fitout

We are delighted to welcome Integro Fitout Ltd to the National Association of Shopfitters.   Integro is a specialist UK retail fit-out partner with more than 20 years of experience delivering stores as the designer intended. Their services span new store fit-out, refresh & refit, and multi-store roll-out, with proven delivery across major UK shopping centres, airports, high streets and retail

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📢 Important: CITB 2026 Levy Return – Action Required

CITB has officially issued the 2026 Levy Return, and it is vital that all members complete and submit their returns by the 30th June 2026 deadline. Why submit on time? Accurate Assessments: Ensure your levy is based on your actual figures rather than an estimated assessment, which could be significantly higher. Maintain Funding: Protect your

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Late Payment Reform: What does it mean for Construction?

This document outlines major upcoming government reforms aimed at tackling the industry’s chronic late payment and cash flow issues. Produced in collaboration with Holmes & Hills Solicitors, it breaks down the practical and contractual implications of the “Time to Pay Up” consultation. Key topics covered include: Abolishing Retentions: The proposed outright ban on withholding retention monies

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