The SkillBuild National Final is quickly approaching, taking place on 18th–19th November 2026 at Arena MK in Milton Keynes. Over two days, this year’s wall and floor tiling finalists will put their skills to the test to see who can be the ultimate winner.
Each year, The Tile Association (TTA) helps to judge the wall and floor tiling category and encourages new entrants into tiling by hosting hands-on demonstrations. This makes the National Final an excellent opportunity to discover the benefits of a career in tiling, as a practical and rewarding line of work which presents strong earning potential due to high demand for skilled tradespeople, with opportunities for creativity, financial independence and skills for life.
TTA sponsors this fantastic competition alongside its members BAL, N&C Nicobond and Schlüter-Systems.
Best of luck to this year’s wall and floor tiling finalists at the SkillBuild National Final:
- Jay Armstrong – North West Regional College
- Tom Bewick – Leeds College of Building
- Alan Holubowicz – Southern Regional College
- Pearse McDonnell – Southern Regional College
- Kristopher McIlrath – Southern Regional College
- Joseph Mort – Preston College
- Jack Rogers – North West Regional College
- Ashton Webber – Leeds College of Building
Are you representing a school or college, looking to hire and network as an employer, or simply curious about a career in tiling? The National Final is completely free to attend, representing the perfect opportunity to cheer on a finalist, inspire the next tiling generation, or just want to see what a career in the tiling sector can really look like.
Book your free tickets via Eventbrite.
For more information, visit: www.goconstruct.org/skillbuild
