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Over a third of UK homeowners have regretted the results of a DIY project and wish they had called in a professional to do the work instead, according to a new survey. Home services marketplace Plentific.com’s latest survey has found that over a third (35%) of UK homeowners have regretted the results of a DIY […]

The first ever UK Tiling Show took place in September at the Harrogate International Centre. With 653 people registering at the Hall Q Tiling entrance, and a further 1110 visitors crossing over from the well-established Flooring Show, footfall proved steady over the three-day show. The Flooring Show reported a 9.6% rise in visitors, with a […]

Former Managing Director of Hanson Building Products UK, David Szymanski, has been elected Master of the Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers. David became Master in a year that sees the City of London Livery Company celebrate the 600th anniversary of its first recorded Master. The Installation Ceremony and Annual Service was held on 6 October at St […]

The Construction Product Association’s latest State of Trade Survey reports continued growth in sales of construction products in the third quarter of 2016. Sales increased for a 14th consecutive quarter, and in the first survey after the EU referendum manufacturers moved from a pessimistic stance to an optimistic one regarding near-term prospects. Rebecca Larkin, CPA Senior […]

British Ceramic Tile has appointed David Brooks as its new area sales manager. David joins a 10-strong sales team, reporting to national sales manager Paul Wright. David will cover the North West, developing relationships with new and existing retailers to grow the company’s presence within the independent market. Formerly store manager at Topps Tiles, David comes […]

On 18-20 October, the NEC in Birmingham plays host to the UK’s largest gathering of construction professionals, UK Construction Week. Consisting of nine shows – Timber Expo, Build Show, Civils Expo, Plant & Machinery Live, Energy 2016, Smart Buildings 2016, Surface & Materials Show, HVAC 2016 and Grand Designs Live (19-20 October only) – UK […]

As announced at Cersaie this year, the Schluter-DESIGNBASE-SL decorative skirting range has been expanded, offering an option to include a channel to run cables through. Schluter-DESIGNBASE-CQ allows cables to be hidden, and is available in matt white and anodised and stainless steel effect aluminium finishes for a sleek alternative to skirting boards. Also in the […]

RAK Ceramics, one of the largest ceramics brands in the world, has announced the launch of its new corporate brand identity which is designed to unify all of its global subsidiaries. The official roll-out will start immediately in the UAE, with subsidiaries expected to adopt the new brand identity throughout 2017. The re-positioning exercise is one […]

Paul Branch, the owner of Abbeygate Tiles & Bathrooms in Bury St Edmunds, is looking forward to Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) looking after his IT in the future – so he can get on and run his business! Abbeygate Tiles & Bathrooms is an independent tile and bathroom retailer, operating from a busy retail park. […]

Mansell and Wells Ltd are recruiting a manager for their tile retail showroom in Hemel Hempstead. The successful candidate will be managing a busy retail showroom with trade counter. The position will entail dealing with trade and retail customers in extensive showrooms, as well as working with a small team. The ideal candidate will be of […]