Results of the second State of Trade survey for 2016 show that whilst output from Build UK members rose before the EU referendum, there is uncertainty around future workloads following Brexit, with labour supply remaining a cause for concern. The latest Build UK survey, which was undertaken by Glenigan, reveals that industry capacity remains increasingly […]

The Tilezine website and email newsletter has a brand new look. Since its launch in 2010, Tilezine has become a key place to catch up on the latest news from the tiling industry. But a fresh new look and technical overhaul was long overdue. The new design style places Tilezine within the family of online products from the […]

British Ceramic Tile, the UK’s largest manufacturer of ceramic and glass tiles, has been supporting the next generation of textile designers with the sponsorship of a category in the final year show for students at Plymouth College of Art. The company was one of a few who sponsored the end-of-year show at the college. The […]

In a landmark asbestosis case, The Court of Appeal ruled on 29th July 2016 that asbestosis sufferers could be entitled to proportional compensation from as low as 2.3% from negligent employers, based upon the number of years worked. The historic ruling confirms that proportional compensation is applicable even if the employer’s overall contribution to the condition […]

The July edition of Barbour ABI’s Economic & Construction Market Review looks at the early impact of the EU referendum, which has sent a series of shocks through the economy. According to the reeview, however, the construction sector saw little effect of Brexit in June, with total contract values reaching £6.2 billion, the highest monthly figure […]

New Prime Minister Theresa May has promised to boost infrastructure spending and housing supply as part of her plan to build a UK economy that “works for everyone”. New Treasury-backed bonds will fund infrastructure projects and make energy supply cheaper and more reliable, she said. Mrs May was also determined to increase housebuilding – even if […]

Tile of Spain presents a practical guide to kitchen flooring and an overview of the latest high-quality products from Spanish manufacturers… KEY CONSIDERATIONS ALL ceramic and porcelain tiles are: Low maintenance – resistant to water, detergents, acids and salts Compatible with underfloor heating Durable – and hardwearing Versatile – available in multiple colours, sizes and […]

The National Heritage Training Group has announced the appointment of its new chairman, Bob Howard MBE. Bob will already be known to many as a voice of The Tile Association and says he is excited by the challenge of taking the NHTG forward at a time of increasing political and economic uncertainty. “Despite everything else […]

Tile and KBB companies helped Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) celebrate its 40th birthday recently. The company — a leading software supplier to the industry — marked this impressive milestone during its latest customer conference. The company was established in 1976 — the same year as the Apple computer company. Chief Executive Officer Ian Bendelow guided […]