News & Thoughts

Construction Contract Termination: Rights, Risks, and Reality 🏗️⚖️
Termination is a common cause of costly disputes in our industry, often because parties misunderstand the strict procedures required to end a contract lawfully. Getting

Funding Update: New Employer Networks & Large Employer Fund Rules
From 1 April 2026, the CITB has announced that the way training funding is distributed across the construction and shopfitting industry is changing. These updates

Welcoming New Member: Gerflor Flooring
Gerflor Flooring Joins the National Association of Shopfitters Gerflor is proud to join the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) as a recognised flooring supplier, reinforcing
IOC/NAS Skills Lead to Head Nationwide Wood Safety Group
In January, IOC/NAS UK Skills Lead, Amanda Scott was elected and subsequently accepted the appointment as the new Chair of the nationwide Wood Safety Group.

UK to Rejoin Erasmus – Lets Break it Down
In January 2026 the UK Government announced it was set to rejoin the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme from January 2027 onwards, restoring a major route

Welcoming New Member: WF Supplies
We are delighted to welcome WF Supplies to the National Association of Shopfitters. Why did you join NAS? As a leading supplier to the drylining

New Opportunity: 500sqft Harrogate Health Shop
We’ve been approached by a North Yorkshire based health shop owner looking for support with moving to their new 500sqft retail unit in Harrogate. Location:

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