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The NAS are proud to partner with The Ladder Association – a number of our Approved Training Providers are accredited providers of this and other Ladder Association courses. This one day course has been specifically developed for managers and supervisors to help you properly plan and organise work at height using ladders and stepladders. Current …

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The NAS supports the Supply Chain Sustainability School, an organisation part funded by CITB. The School is an award winning, industry wide collaboration, led by partners and members, with the mission: “to be the world class collaboration to enable a more sustainable built environment”. They cover a wealth of topics from social value and modern …

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NAS Approved Training Provider MGO’Reilly Assessment Services are an independent assessment company accredited and quality assured by Pearson/Edexcel, and are a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO). They provide a one to one customised service that will meet your NVQ training requirements in NVQ Construction Management, Supervision & Trades Levels 2 – 7. In addition, the …

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Dawber Williamson Ceilings, Kent Waste and Litta joined the NAS as Associate Members in the recent weeks. Dawber Williamson Ceilings Dawber Williamson Ceilings have been involved in the construction since 1874. They are a leading specialist in Dry Lining, Suspended / MF ceilings, Structural Framing Systems ‘’SFS’’, Fire Stopping, Glazed Partitioning and Plastering/Tape and Filling. …

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Online Virtual Classroom UKATA Asbestos Awareness Full & Refresher courses (via ZOOM) The NAS is running the following industry recognised and fully accredited courses. Our Members can access preferential rates on this, and all training.  UKATA Asbestos Awareness Refresher via Zoom 4 spaces available, Mon 29 November 2021, 09:30-11:30 NAS Member Rate £45+vat pp / …

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The latest CLC People Survey is now live and Build UK is asking all members to respond to the online survey to help us understand current levels of new entrants to the industry. Anyone completing the survey should have data to hand on their organisation’s: current number of vacancies the age range and number of …

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Changes to Reservations for Apprenticeship Funding The NAS supports the changes (effective 01 November 2021) that have just been announced by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). The reservation period for non-apprentice levy paying employers has changed from six to three months. Employers can still plan ahead when recruiting apprentices but with a reduced …

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New Tax to be Introduced in April 2022 The new tax was announced in September 2021. The levy will be charged at 1.25 percentage points on amounts such as employee earnings that are subject to National Insurance Contributions (NIC). Funds raised by the levy will be ringfenced for health and social care purposes. A standalone …

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Supporting Mental Health Awareness Sunday 10 October 2021 marks World Mental Health Day. Statistically, every working day in the UK two construction workers take their own life. The NAS and wider construction industry are on a journey to change attitudes towards Mental Health and address this shocking statistic. With the combined efforts of industry focussed …

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Respiratory health initiative, October 2021 Monday 4 October sees the start of a month-long HSE health initiative targeted at the construction sector. The focus is on the respiratory risks associated with exposure to dust and HSE inspectors will be visiting construction sites across Great Britain throughout the month. Construction workers die every week from lung …

In October HSE is inspecting construction sites with focus on respiratory health Read More »