News & Thoughts

Welcoming New Member: Ninth Quarter
We’re proud to welcome Ninth Quarter as our newest NAS member. Why did you join the NAS? At Ninth Quarter, we’re committed to maintaining the

Clause for Thought: Conditions Precedent Clauses, explained by Holmes & Hills
Did you know that sending a payment application to the wrong address or even using the wrong font size can legally invalidate your claim for

New Opportunity: 7500sqft Bournemouth Furniture Showroom
We’ve been approached by a Dorset based furniture company looking for support with a 7500sqft showroom in Bournemouth. Location: Bournemouth. Opportunity Scope: Approx. 7500sqft See

A Seat at the Table: NAS & IOC Director Appointed to Taskforce on Apprenticeship Reforms
As the government moves forward with its most significant overhaul of apprenticeship standards in years, we are delighted to confirm that James Filus, Director of

CITB Funding Update: Complete Guide to the January 2026 Changes
Implementation Date: 8 January 2026 As members may be aware, significant changes to the CITB Grant and Funding Scheme officially came into effect last week

Welcoming Stephen Flynn to the NAS Executive Council
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Flynn, Director of Rosebirch, to the National Association of Shopfitters Executive Council. Stephen brings a wealth

Winter 2025 Edition of Cutting Edge Now Available
Cutting Edge is the Quarterly publication from the Institute of Carpenters, our partner org. It’s packed full of relevant updates and insight from those in

Important Update: CITB Grant & Funding Changes from January 2026
CITB has confirmed a series of changes to its grants and funding offer, taking effect from 8 January 2026, following today’s meeting. In short, growing

Welcoming New NAS Member: Nexvia
Nexvia is cloud-based construction management software built for shopfitters, specialty contractors and trades. It replaces time-consuming spreadsheets and multiple apps with one connected system that