News & Thoughts
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

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