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On 6th April, Regulation 2 brought into effect a number of provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022. In particular, the regulations provide for the transfer of approved inspectors to become registered building control approvers registered with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). All private sector businesses that want to do building control work must now […]

Lifco has signed an agreement to acquire a majority of the shares in the Italian company Brevetti Montolit S.p.A. The company is a niche manufacturer of high-end professional tile cutting tools and accessories. In 2023, Brevetti Montolit reported net sales of approximately EUR 18.5 million. The company is based in Cantello (Varese), Italy and has […]

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has updated its recommendation on Industry Card schemes following the introduction of the Building Safety Act and the increased focus on competence. TTA members can find the updated advice as part of their exclusive access to paywalled content on TTA’s website. Following the successful rollout of CSCS Smart Check, which […]

Thanks to the large number of impressive award entries this year, the judges of TTA Awards have had a tough job adjudicating across the 16 diverse categories focused on excellence in the wall and floor tiling industry. Entries with the highest judges’ votes are shortlisted for the chance of winning an acclaimed TTA Award, with […]

The brand is evolving through a new purpose: shifting from being a building materials supplier to bringing people together to build better places to live. Kerakoll, a B Corp-certified multinational operating in the building industry, has presented a multi-year project to redefine the Group’s corporate purpose and brand identity, developed in partnership with global brand […]

A stunning residential project in Longfield, Kent, saw multiple wetrooms installed and stylishly fitted with Schlüter-Systems products, creating both level entry access and a uniform look.  The development, led by Daniel Berry of ATD Design Solutions, began with a smaller specification of one en-suite bathroom. However, once the work began and the homeowner saw the […]

The Tile Association’s Master Tile Fixer certification scheme was introduced to support TTA’s vision to ‘raise tile and tiling standards and enhance installation expertise and craftmanship’. The scheme certifies highly experienced and skilled independent tile fixers with the aim of promoting best practice and encouraging existing tiling professionals to strive for excellence. Congratulations to our […]

ARDEX are introducing X 7 R S1, a new improved version of their favourite X 7 R rapid-setting flexible tile adhesive. Advances developed by ARDEX UK R&D specialists have allowed the company to further improve a trusted technology making it more suitable for the modern demands of tiling. Superseding X 7 R, ARDEX X 7 […]

Stone & Ceramic has completed an extensive tile installation using a Mapei system at London’s newest STK Steakhouse & Bar. Located at The Gantry hotel in Stratford, the installation for refurbishment and fit-out contractor, ITC, features a stunning charcoal-toned scheme throughout the main restaurant floors, walls and wash rooms. Mapei products specified included uncoupling membrane, […]

The largest construction competition for apprentices and full-time learners in the UK is back and this year, following on from an incredible National Finals, it’s even bigger and better! Sign up now to compete in your nearest Regional Qualifier taking place in 19 locations across the UK. Tutors and employers can enter on behalf of […]