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An exciting opportunity has arisen within Instarmac’s Technical Site Support Team for a self-motivated individual with a technical or practical background. Job details This is a challenging role within our Technical Department that comes with a high degree of responsibility. It would be ideally suited to someone with a construction technical background and who is looking […]

September sees the launch of the UK’s first dedicated tiling event for many years. The Tiling Show is to be held at the Harrogate International Centre from 18th to 20th September and will run alongside The Flooring Show, an event which has been running for 52 years and is still seeing year-on-year visitor number increases. […]

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 […]

Tilemaster Adhesives has formerly announced the appointment of Nathan Tunstall as Southern Sales Manager for its Flooring Division. Nathan brings over 17 years’ flooring experience to the family-run UK manufacturer. The appointment coincides with expansion throughout Tilemaster within its distribution, administration, and research and development teams. Nathan started his career at Howdens Joinery, before moving […]

Drama graduate, Emily Bolton, is setting the stage for a major role as EMC Tiles’ new marketing manager. The appointment is a significant development for the highly successful Nottingham-based, family run firm, which has recently expanded its operations to include a new trade and retail outlet in Leicester and has a growing internet presence, which […]

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 […]

Cersaie has announced the fifth edition of ‘Cersaie disegna la tua casa’ (Cersaie designs your home), where designers from important interior design publications will offer their design consultancy free of charge to visitors. The event takes place during the 34th International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings in Bologna on Thursday 29th and Friday […]

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 […]