News & Thoughts
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Apprenticeships are a vital part of the skills gap solution
The NAS and its Members were represented this week by our Training Manager, Lorraine Shepherd, at the Cross-Industry Construction Apprenticeship Taskforce (CCATF) Meeting/Seminar held at
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What is the difference between the Government Apprenticeship Levy and the CITB Levy?
During our Training Managers’ visits to Members, the following question has been asked: “What is the difference between the Government Apprenticeship Levy and the CITB Levy?”
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£100,000 target for charity exceeded by NAS Members
Last Thursday 24 October the NAS celebrated its centenary in style with a Charity Fundraiser at County Hall, London. The 1920s Art Deco themed
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World Mental Health Day
Mental Health is just as important as physical health. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, the NAS: has signed the Building Mental Health charter, making a commitment to
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Medium-sized Business Fund Pilot
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is planning a small-scale pilot for Medium-sized employers – i.e. those with between 100 and 250 employees. If selected
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Wider Wallet – a new membership benefits website
The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Wider Wallet Benefits Hub — a new membership benefits website for the NAS.
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Shopfitting and Sustainability Survey
The NAS has teamed up with a leading raw materials manufacturer and a market research company to look at sustainability trends within the shopfitting industry.
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Tendering in the Heritage Exhibition Sector
Studio MB has worked on numerous prestigious projects for museums, visitor centres and brand experiences across the UK and abroad. In our experience, the
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Construction and fit-out – an interior designers’ insight
I have been an interior designer since 1982. My first boss was a contractor, he called me just a few weeks ago, he had