Our sponsors and supporters

British Gypsum

British Gypsum, part of the Saint-Gobain group, is the UK’s leading manufacturer of interior lining systems.

Crown

Crown Trade is our premium quality professional paint brand, widely used by contractors, decorators and builders.

Bal

BAL is the UK’s market-leader for full tiling solutions, providing a complete range of preparation, fixing and finishing products.

NFRC

With a history spanning over 125 years, the NFRC is the UK’s largest roofing trade association.

Tarmac

The UK's leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business.

Spax

Spax International are the specialist for state of the art connection technology.

Schluter

Schluter-systems offers an assortment of over 10,000 proven systems solutions for the installation of tiles and natural stone.

Weber

We specialise in the manufacture of industrial mortar products including renders and decorative finishes, tile fixing products, floor screeds, technical mortars and external wall insulation systems.

The Tile Association

A large independent trade association representing the UK tiling industry. Promoting professionalism and technical standards in the industry and technical support to both members and customers.

Nicobond

Nicobond are leading, quality manufacturers and distributors of tiling solutions and systems within the tiling industry.

Stabila

The Stabila name has been inextricably linked to the building industry for over 100 years. Thanks to its innovations and the high quality of its measurement equipment, Stabila is not only the market leader in its sector in Germany but also one of the most important manufacturers of folding rules, spirit levels and laser-assisted measuring instruments in the world.

The Keystone Group

The Keystone Group is the UK’s largest steel lintel manufacturer and Europe’s fastest growing roof window manufacturer. With a strong focus on innovation, the company has grown to its present position in the marketplace by establishing a reputation for reliable supply of quality specialist products.

Forterra

Across 17 manufacturing sites Forterra employees 1,800 people who create the bricks, blocks, precast concrete, paving and many other vital products and services that enable the development of thriving communities and infrastructure.

tesa

As a global organisation, that has just celebrated its 125 year anniversary, tesa operates in over 100 countries and has approximately 5000 employees worldwide, with its headquarters in Hamburg Germany tesa provides roughly 7000 adhesive solutions to many industries including automotive, construction and electronics.

Band of Builders

Band of Builders is the national construction charity that unites volunteers from across the construction industry to aid those in the sector and their families who are facing illness or injury.

Tilgear

Tilgear is situated in Standon, Hertfordshire. We have been, for over the last 50 years and still are, serving craftsmen, engineers and tradesmen and the Education and Training sector.

Permavent

Permavent are pleased to support the Slating and Tiling heats of Skillbuild as the competitors move into the finals. All competitors are an example for the future of our industry and it is a great achievement to represent their colleges through all 5 heats to the final.

SR Timber

SR Timber have decades of experience and are a leading importer of graded produced roofing batten, which is sustainably sourced slow grown timber. All our roofing batten has a 60 year warranty, with a second to none delivery & service.

BMI Redland

BMI Redland draws on the expertise gathered from over 100 years as an industry leader. Our range of pitched roof tiles and systems, combined with market-leading technical support services, deliver a solution you can rely on.

Stone Restoration Services

Stone Restoration Services Ltd – formed in 1958 with a name change in 1998 are one of the England’s specialist Masonry Contractors. Our team of technicians, management and craftsmen have conserved and restored some the most prestigious buildings, structures and monuments in the South.

Midland Lead

Midland Lead is the only UK lead manufacturer to offer the entire range of lead products, to markets as diverse as construction, healthcare and heritage. From weatherproofing historic Cardiff Castle and producing over 600,000 tonnes of lead sheet for UK buildings, to providing vital radiation protection to hospitals throughout the world.

Hambleside Danelaw

Hambleside Danelaw have been manufacturing GRP roofing products for over 45 years, with innovation at the heart of their ethos. Consisting of three divisions, Hambleside Danelaw are best placed to offer a range of products for a variety of projects. To learn more about Hambleside Danelaw’s product range, take a look at their website, or get in touch with them on 01327 701 900.

NSITG

The NSITG is the principle source of information about careers, training, development and skills in the Natural Stone industry. It ensures that high standards are developed and maintained, promotes the industry as a rewarding career opportunity and works to increase the number of people participating in existing sector apprenticeships, training and formal qualifications.

Felder Group

Quality and precision in a nutshell since 1956. With their durable construction, high-precision design, efficiency and performance in daily use, Felder woodworking machines guarantee best results.