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The largest and longest-running construction skills competition in the UK returns, with registration now open for SkillBuild 2023. The SkillBuild competition is delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and offers an opportunity for talented apprentices and learners of all ages to compete regionally against one another in various trade categories. Prospective competitors can […]

In today’s world, as the need for businesses to demonstrate sustainable practices, including environmental performance, continues to gather pace, so do the risks of greenwashing. Greenwashing is a form of marketing where misleading information may persuade the public that an organisation’s products, services, aims and policies are more environmentally friendly than they are. Under proposed […]

Tile Giant, which has over 80 stores, has been acquired by stiled – a company headed up by former Topps Tiles CEO Matt Williams. stiled is a successful North Oxfordshire-based company, which up until now, has specialised in the fast-growing outdoor porcelain tiles market. It operates a Show Garden and retail business near Banbury, serving both trade and […]

This year’s Awards will be held under the theme of ‘Shaping the Future’ to reflect TTA’s ongoing modernisation and leadership of the industry. TTA is looking forward to welcoming you there on the evening. Ticket sales are open – the event often sells out, so you are advised not to delay with your ticket purchases. […]

Tiles UK is looking for an Area Sales Manager for the Northwest & Yorkshire. Founded in 1947, family-owned Tiles UK Ltd is one of the leading ceramic tile distributors in the UK. The company now wishes to strengthen its team with the appointment of an Area Sales Manager to cover the Northwest & Yorkshire areas. This role […]

On 12th January, UltraTile welcomed 23 members of the Tilers Community and hosted their biggest training day ever. Attendees began their External Tiling Academy Day by joining UltraTile’s Martin Pouncey for a morning of classroom learning. Martin, who has over 30 years of experience working in the tiling industry, took the tilers through the theory […]

Mapei systems have been used to complete an extensive waterproofing and tiling project at The Sandwell Aquatic Centre in Smethwick, near Birmingham – venue of one of the largest international sporting events in 2022. The installation throughout the three pool areas, changing rooms and atrium was completed by P. Plunkett Tiling Contractors Ltd for main […]

The Tiling Show is the ‘must attend’ trade show for the tiling industry. This year it will take place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on the same day as TTA Awards on 12th May. The Show will once again host a wide-ranging selection of stands from leading companies in the tiling industry as well as […]

TTA has introduced a revamped version of its popular Tiling Guide. Featuring the new TTA branding, this 28-page full-colour A5 booklet includes help and support for tilers in their day-to-day work. It contains practical information on how to deal with key installation issues which most tilers will encounter in the course of their work. TTA’s […]

Building chemicals manufacturer Sika has donated its EB25 sealant and adhesive together with its PowerPro sealant guns as part of a life-changing transformation of the Getaway Girls charity’s new Leeds headquarters, as featured recently on the BBC One series ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build’. Getaway Girls has been providing support and empowering girls and young […]