CITB has released a draft Competence Framework for Trade Supervisors as part of its 2025 review – and they want your input. The framework sets out the skills, knowledge, behaviours, and experiences expected of supervisors across the industry. 🗓️ Consultation closes 29 July 2025 Why This Matters for Shopfitters As the voice of the shopfitting […]
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While mostly relevant to members of our partner organisation, the Institute of Carpenters, we decided to share the article here for interested NAS members. A Trailblazer Apprenticeship is an employer-led apprenticeship model in England that focuses on industry-defined standards and end-point assessments. Trailblazer apprenticeships are developed by groups of employers, known as “Trailblazer groups,” who
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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has officially announced the shortlist for the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025, an initiative that continues to spotlight the exceptional contributions of women across the sector. Now in its fourth year, the awards programme not only celebrates the achievements of women at all levels within
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Welcoming The Flooring Co to the NAS We are pleased to welcome The Flooring Co Ltd as the newest member of the National Association of Shopfitters. With over 30 years of industry experience, The Flooring Co is a trusted name in delivering high-quality flooring solutions tailored to the needs of shopfitters, main contractors, and interior
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A client is looking for an NAS member to assist them with the fit-out of their Walthamstow based bridal shop. Location: Walthamstow, London. Opportunity Scope: The client is looking for an NAS member to fit-out their empty 150m² bridal shop from design to finish. They are looking to get started in 4-6 weeks, and will
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The Competence Framework for Site Carpentry and Fire Door Installation has been released and is now published for industry consultation and feedback. For anyone unsure of what a Competence Framework is and why it is important, you can visit the CITB’s website for further information. Detailed craft specific work for Site Carpentry, Shopfitting Bench Work,
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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 the 30th of June 2025. In summary: General Operative’s weekly base rate has increased to
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Craftsmanship in Action: A Visit to The Benbow Group As part of my role at the NAS, I recently had the pleasure of visiting Benbow Group – an extraordinary company quietly delivering some of the most precise, high-quality interior fit-outs for luxury brands, museums, and blue-chip corporate clients across the UK. From the moment I
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We are proud to welcome Armstrong Priestley, the UK’s leading independent fire protection contractor, as the newest member of the National Association of Shopfitters. With nearly 50 years of experience, Armstrong Priestley has built a first-class reputation for delivering fire sprinkler solutions that protect life and property across the UK. Founded in 1976, the company
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The latest issue of Cutting Edge is now available exclusively to members of the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) and Institute of Carpenters. (IOC) Log into Glue Up to find the link, or contact the NAS/IOC team. Log into Glue Up here: https://shopfitters.glueup.com/my/home/ Cutting Edge is the Quarterly publication from the IOC. It’s packed full
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