News & Thoughts

Half of the Inspected Woodworking Businesses Received a HSE Notice
We previously advised our members, in our April 2022 newsletter, of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) plans to target woodworking businesses, as part of

CIJC: Blanket 5% Pay Increase
Construction unions and contractors have agreed a blanket 5% pay increase, affecting more than 500,000 workers across the UK, including employees within the shopfitting, fit-out,

Specialist Applied-skills Programme (SAP) for Fitout Sector
The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) has received confirmation from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) that it can begin the development of a specialist

Value of CITB Levy
The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) has requested that the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) provides information under the Freedom of Information Act about the

CITB Business Plan 2022
Latest CITB Business Plan The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its latest Business Plan, the first under new Chief Executive, Tim Balcon. The

Aluminium Slatwall Manufacturer – MicroSlat – For Sale
What is MicroSlat MicroSlat International Limited is a world leading manufacturer and designer of fine pitched aluminium slatwall systems used extensively in retail, office and

Upcoming NAS Events
The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) is returning to its events programme with the first events in 2022. The three events – as part of

New Opportunity – London Specification Studio for the Caribbean Blinds
The Caribbean Blinds UK Ltd are looking to work with a fitout contractor on their London Specification Studio. Below you will find a scan of

Hamilton Training is our new Approved Training Provider
Hamilton Training, our new Approved Training Provider, is part of the long established Stuart Hamilton Plant. They have worked in the construction industry for over