To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, lasting from 9–15 February 2026, TTA is reflecting on its commitment to supporting tile apprenticeships, from lobbying for grant funding to promoting the SkillBuild competition for trainees and apprentices. TTA continues to offer its support for training and development with industry-leading learning materials and advice. TTA lobbies to increase apprenticeship […]

Teaming up with Leeds College of Building and South & City College Birmingham, Northamptonshire-based Pro Tiler Tools aims to inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople whilst supporting a national drive to increase apprenticeship sign-ups. The UK tiling industry is facing a deepening skills shortage, with an estimated 38,000 registered tilers currently working nationwide, down […]

Tilers are often asked by consumers nowadays to help convert old and tired-looking bathrooms into modern wetrooms which can deliver something apporoaching a spa experience in the home. A recent project BEWI has been involved in shows how this is totally achievable using products from the company’s extensive Jackoboard® range of tile backerboards and accessories. […]