Helpful Links

TTA keep a close eye on developments on the Internet to monitor what useful websites are out there for our members. The latest find is the questionnaire on the NetRegs site. Small businesses in England can quickly assess if they are taking the correct measures required to comply with environmental legislation thanks to this online questionnaire at www.netregs.gov.uk. The free and confidential website provides practical, sector-specific guidance to small businesses on their environmental obligations.

Trade Magazines

Tile & Stone Journal
The official journal of the Tile Association
Email: tandsjournal@aol.com
www.tileandstonejournal.com

Trade Shows

Cersaie
The Italian Tile Fair
www.cersaie.it

Cevisama
The Spanish Tile Fair
www.cevisama.feriavalencia.com

Other Associations and sources of information

Ascer
Spanish tile manufacturers association
www.ascer.es

Assopiastrelle
Italian tile manufacturers association
www.assopiastrelle.it

Australian Tile Council
represents Australian tile industry
www.australiantilecouncil.com.au

Bathroom Manufacturers Association
represents UK manufacturers and suppliers of bathroom equipment
www.bathroom-association.org

Building Products Index
A useful source of information for the construction industry
www.bpindex.co.uk

The Brick Development Association
Represents the United Kingdom and Ireland's clay brick and paver manufacturers
www.brick.org.uk

British Standards Institution
Where British, European and International Standards are available from
www.bsi-global.com

Cerame-Unie, the European Ceramic Industry Association
represents, among others, the European Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Federation (CET)
www.cerameunie.eu

Ceramic Tile Distributors Association
represents USA tile suppliers
www.ctdahome.org

Construction Skills
Organisation promoting training for specialist contractors including tile fixers
www.cskills.org

European Union of Tile Fixers
Represents European Tiling Contractors Associations, including TTA
www.bau-saar.de

Flooring Sustainability Partnership
Flooringwaste.co.uk has been created to provide a ‘one stop shop’ for those who are producing flooring waste and other interested parties.
www.flooringwaste.co.uk

Kitchen & Bathroom Specialist Association
represents UK suppliers of kitchen and bathrooms
www.kbsa.co.uk

National Specialist Contractors Council
Represents specialist contractors, including TTA
www.nscc.org.uk

SATRA
SATRA is a UKAS accredited test house who can offer a testing service for the tile industry
www.satra.co.uk

The Institute of Plumbing
Promotes quality in the plumbing industry
www.plumbers.org.uk

The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers
One of the ancient London liveries that included wall and floor tilers
www.tylersandbricklayers.co.uk