News & Thoughts
Right to Work Rules Are Changing — And the Implications Go Beyond HR
From 1 October 2026, the UK’s right to work regime will undergo its most significant expansion in years. For shopfitters, fit-out contractors, and interior specialists,
An update from James Filus, NAS and IOC Director, on the latest apprenticeship developments
In January of this year, I updated our membership on ongoing apprenticeship reform work particularly in relation to ST0264 – i.e. the Level 2 Carpentry
Welcoming New Member: B Batch Group
We are delighted to welcome B Batch Group to the National Association of Shopfitters! Founded in 1943 and headquartered in Hull, B Batch Group is
New Project Opportunity: Flagship Luxury Boutique Fit-Out, London
We’ve been approached by the design and project management team at a premium interior brand, who are seeking to identify a reliable shopfitting and interior
Welcoming New Member: FLI Group Interiors & Shopfitting
We are proud to introduce our newest member to the network: FLI Group Interiors & Shopfitting. Bringing over 20 years of industry experience to the
Welcoming New Member: Benchmark – Plus: Open Day Invite!
The NAS is delighted to welcome our newest member, Benchmark, a premier UK retail display manufacturer based in Hertfordshire. Bringing more than 30 years of
New Project Opportunity: UK-Wide Retail Refresh for Large Chocolate Brand
We’ve been approached by the procurement team at a premium UK high-street retail brand, who are seeking to build a reliable resource pool of shopfitting
New CLC Guidance for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs)
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC), in collaboration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), has officially issued a critical June 2026 update to its Building Control
Skills England Report: What NAS Members Need to Know
The newly released Skills England Sector Skills Needs Assessment: Construction report outlines the shifting workforce landscape over the next decade. Driven by infrastructure pipelines and
