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The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) has received confirmation from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) that it can begin the development of a specialist applied-skills programme for the sector. The specialist applied-skills programmes (or SAP, for short) are 18-month long new entrant training programmes, leading to a vocational qualification (NVQ/SVQ), and are considered by …

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The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) has requested that the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) provides information under the Freedom of Information Act about the value of Levy paid and grants returned across its membership. The information from the CITB shows that grants paid to members have more than halved over the past 3 financial …

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Latest CITB Business Plan The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its latest Business Plan, the first under new Chief Executive, Tim Balcon. The CITB has highlighted three key challenges facing the construction industry: Responding to the skills demand. Developing the capacity and capability of construction training provision. Future skills needs. The Business Plan …

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What is MicroSlat MicroSlat International Limited is a world leading manufacturer and designer of fine pitched aluminium slatwall systems used extensively in retail, office and public spaces globally. The unique and versatile 25mm pitch MicroSlat offers maximum strength and product density where required, utilising all standard slatwall accessories. Designers, architects, planners and shopfitters can stretch …

Aluminium Slatwall Manufacturer – MicroSlat – For Sale Read More »

The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) is returning to its events programme with the first events in 2022. The three events – as part of our Shopfitter’s Social – aim to bring people working across the sector together in a relaxed environment to network, but most importantly to have fun. July darts in Leeds and …

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The Caribbean Blinds UK Ltd are looking to work with a fitout contractor on their London Specification Studio. Below you will find a scan of sketches and a couple of photos of the outside of the building and close up inside to show materials in use which should be considered to ensure unformity with the …

New Opportunity – London Specification Studio for the Caribbean Blinds Read More »

Hamilton Training, our new Approved Training Provider, is part of the long established Stuart Hamilton Plant. They have worked in the construction industry for over 130 years and bring wealth of experience and expertise to the training side of the business, using only industry experienced instructors and tutors. Hamilton Training offers a comprehensive range of …

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Ten delegates from our membership started their World Class Manager training, run by The Global Growth Institute and funded by the NAS. The first cohort includes employees from the following companies: Datum Contracts  Triplar Approach Personel HB Projects AM System Gray & Sons Interior Shopfitters The NAS The Global Growth Institute designed the World Class …

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JCW Floorscreeding, based in Bolton, have nearly 30 years of experience in delivering floor screeding projects throughout the UK. JCW Floorscreeding regularly works within the shopfitting sector, offering very fast turnaround quotations and getting their teams to sites within 24-48 hours. JCW Floorscreeding have worked on every major shopping centre throughout the UK and with …

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Our Members based in Northern Ireland should return their CITB NI Levy Return by 31st August 2022. It is a legal requirement and applies to all construction employers. You can get ahead and fill in the return online on citbni.org.uk. At the Board meeting held on 24th March 2022, the CITB NI Board decided to …

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