Separate, reuse and recycle waste materials. The built environment contributes 40% to the UK’s carbon emissions and therefore there is a big responsibility to reduce carbon throughout the construction industry. That’s why The Tile Association (TTA) takes a leading role in achieving sustainability in the UK tiling sector, helping our members and the wider industry […]

Palace Chemicals’ adhesive products have made possible a TTA Award-winning project at the Taj Hotel in London. TTA Awards are organised annually by The Tile Association, the national trade association for the entire tiling industry. The long-established and prestigious Awards are the only ones in the sector, providing recognition and celebration for the industry’s top […]

Founded in December 2023, Cumbria Tile Centre has quickly emerged as a prominent ceramic tile distribution business in Carlisle, Cumbria. With a team deeply rooted in the industry, they knew from the start that in order to reinvent customer experience and outshine competitors in an ever-growing industry, they would have to stay one step ahead […]

What was your first job? I was a fishmonger at our local Sainsbury’s during my university days. I used to do a 10-hour shift on a Sunday as it was double pay (£12ph was a lot in the early 90s) but 7am starts did not mean a whale of a time though! Being a student, […]

A comprehensive Mapei system of watertight concrete, render, waterproofing and tile installation products has been used to construct a swimming pool complex at Great Tew in Oxfordshire. The installation of the pool and internal waterproofing was carried out by Pikehaven for main contractor Midland Building Services, with Mapei products supplied by Construction Site Supplies. An […]

An updated version of the Common Assessment Standard – the industry-agreed pre-qualification standard developed by Build UK – has been released. Version 4 has been streamlined following the withdrawal of PAS 91 and updated to include a new Building Safety section, ensuring the Common Assessment Standard can be used to demonstrate that companies have the […]

Travis Perkins plc announces that following an extensive and rigorous search process, Pete Redfern has been appointed as a Director of the Company and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 16th September 2024. Pete succeeds Nick Roberts, who will step down as CEO and from the Board on the same day. Pete brings over […]

The Tile Association would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to ASCER (Asociación Española de Fabricantes de Azulejos y Pavimentos Cerámicos) and Cámara de Comercio de Castellón for their outstanding support and collaboration during its recent visit to their region. This educational visit was once again fully funded and provided TTA members with valuable […]

Schlüter-Systems offers more than 10,000 products for the long-lasting installation of tiles and natural stone; they include a comprehensive range of trims, waterproofing, underfloor heating and shower drainage systems. Worldwide, the products and systems have created the very best in bathroom design in both style and durability. One such example is a renovation and extension […]

The SkillBuild Regional Qualifiers for 2024 are now complete, following three months of heats across the UK from April to June. The construction trainees and apprentices have been scored for each Regional Qualifier, and you can now view the results of the top 3 scoring competitors for each trade category. These scores are quality assured […]