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New SICCS Card Launch: Shopfitting Commercial Signage Installer – Provisional 

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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Upcoming Webinar: Clause and Effect – Spotting the Hidden Traps in Construction Contracts

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

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The Work Happening Behind the Scenes at the NAS

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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Entries Now Open: The Creative Interior Awards 2026

We’re excited to announce that entries are now open for the Creative Interior Awards, May 2026 – a celebration of excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship across the interior fit-out, shopfitting, joinery, and carpentry sectors. This is your opportunity to showcase your best work, gain national recognition, and celebrate the talent that defines our industry. Good news for members: Entry

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Welcoming New Member: RJL Interiors

  Welcoming New Member: RJL Interiors We are pleased to welcome RJL Interiors as the newest member of the National Association of Shopfitters. RJL Interiors is a forward-thinking specialist in high-end interior fit outs, known for transforming spaces with precision, creativity, and craftsmanship. With a proven track record across multiple sectors; including commercial, cultural, hospitality, and bespoke

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Apprenticeships Policy Moves to DWP Following Government Reshuffle

Control over apprenticeships policy will move from the Department for Education (DfE) to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), following the government reshuffle last week. The change was confirmed by the new skills minister, Jacqui Smith, during an interview at the EuroSkills competition in Denmark. This shift means that responsibility for apprenticeship policy, the

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New Award: Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2026

Celebrating Apprenticeship Excellence in Northern Ireland: NIAA2026 Now Open for Nominations The Department for the Economy has officially launched the Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2026 (NIAA2026) — a prestigious annual celebration recognising the outstanding achievements of apprentices, employers, and training providers across the region. The awards shine a spotlight on best practice in apprenticeship delivery

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