The annual Tiling Show is the ‘must attend’ trade show for the UK tiling industry, welcoming visitors from all sectors across the industry. It will be hosted on Friday 10th May 2024 at Birmingham Hilton Metropole, proven to be an excellent venue for the occasion. The Tiling Show is once again sponsored by BIHUI, who are […]
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A Mapei resilient floor system has been used to complete a floor installation in Newcastle University’s Stephenson Building. The surface project formed part of a £68.75m transformation of the original 1950s building into a modern hub for engineering research, education and knowledge exchange. The Mapei specification provided a fast, safe installation and featured solvent-free, low […]
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Martin Pouncey, TTA’s Technical & Training Manager, discusses some of the problems commonly faced when fixing large format tiles and panels over underfloor heating systems. He explains some of the key considerations to keep in mind and offers practical solutions, in line with the British Standard Codes of Practice. Large format tiles and panels are […]
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The Great Northern Tiling Company have used UltraTile’s marketing-leading adhesives and grouts at a brand-new Americana restaurant in London’s glittering west end. Americana is an independent London restaurant, passionate about serving classic South American cuisine. With its breath-taking design, relaxed atmosphere, and delicious food, it’s easy to see why Americana has become a popular choice […]
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From 30th June 2024, cards carrying the CSCS logo obtained via Industry Accreditation will no longer be renewed and will expire on 31st December 2024 and cannot be replaced using IA. This is to meet industry requirements, which state that all construction industry card schemes must operate with nationally recognised qualifications in place for all […]
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Mapei has provided a repair and installation solution for a swimming pool in the heart of Norfolk. The Mapei system was used to completely renovate the 15m outdoor swimming pool from the base up, and install Cupira Marengo porcelain tiles from Ceramica Mayor. All Mapei products were supplied by Construction Site Supplies and the project […]
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According to the Construction Products Association’s Winter Forecasts, construction output is forecast to fall by 2.1% this year due to falls in private housing new build and repair, maintenance and improvement (RM&I) – the two largest construction sectors. The CPA forecasts that construction output will rise by 2.0% in 2025 in line with falling interest […]
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Technical Masterclasses will be presented in March by Martin Pouncey, TTA Technical & Training Manager, across a variety of locations. On Wednesday 13th March, Martin Pouncey and Nathan Rees of RUBI UK will co-present Large Format Tiles in Internal Tiling at RUBI UK, Units 16 & 17, Easter Park, Ferry Ln, Rainham, RM13 9BP. On […]
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NBS, a leading specification and product data platform for the construction industry, has announced its partnership with The Tile Association (TTA) to promote standards and guidance within tiling specifications to the broader construction industry. The partnership marks the joining of two recognised industry leaders – TTA, the UK’s only independent association for the tiling industry, […]
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Tile backerboard market leader Jackoboard® is announcing a new cooperation with LUX Elements, who are a specialist in producing and transforming rigid polystyrene foam for bathrooms and wellness spaces. The partnership between Jackoboard® and LUX Elements is the latest benefit which the BEWI umbrella is able to bring to Jackoboard® – and pass on in […]
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