The Tile Association (TTA) was formed in January 2000, through the amalgamation of the NMTFA (National Master Tile Fixers’ Association), the NTA (National Tile Association), the TPB (Tile Promotion Board) and British Ceramic Tile Council, with over 75 years of combined industry experience.

Since formation, TTA has more than doubled in size as the single, independent association for the entire UK tiling industry. TTA now has more than 1,000 member business units, consisting of tiling contractors, fixers, distributors, retailers and manufacturers. The aim is to achieve a competent, qualified workforce in the industry.

TTA operates as a Trade Association with the TTA Board having overall responsibility for the work of the Association, as well as being responsible for future policy and financial matters. Many members of the Board and Committees have contributed to the formation of British Standards, which all TTA members follow.

The Tile Association is a member of Build UK– who lead the construction industry by bringing together clients, main contractors and trade associations; and CPA (Construction Products Association) – who represent the UK’s manufacturers and distributors of construction products and materials.

TTA headquarters is based in Stone, Staffordshire.

Established in 2005, Heritage Testing Limited is an independent commercial science laboratory specialising in building materials testing and analysis, serving the private, public, conservation, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Lead Safe WorldWe are a Lead Safe World partner, and we provide the following lead-related services:-

- Provide lead paint and dust test kits for laboratory analysis.
- Laboratory determination of lead content of soil or water.
- Swab, wipe, and vacuum sampling of lead contaminated carpets and surfaces.
- Lead paint - Analysis for Lead and other toxic metals in paint.
- Lead dust - Residential and commercial survey of lead dust / residual lead in dust.
- Advice on clean-up of lead paint dust that has been inappropriately sanded.
- Lead test - Lead clearance tests following contractor refurbishment or redecoration works.
- Afterclean Leadcheck - Construction dust and after builders cleaning lead check.

My Shropshire based company is dedicated to the conservation of traditional brickwork in all its forms.

I undertake practical brickwork conservation projects, on a diverse range of traditional buildings and structures including small, rural vernacular cottages, boundary & garden walls, canal structures, Georgian and Victorian town houses - both listed and unlisted. My clients are sympathetic owners of traditional buildings, architects, building managers and conservation professionals who are passionate about their buildings.

They recognise the harm that inappropriate methods and modern materials such as cement mortars & renders have done, or can do, to traditional brick work and wish not only to retain the significance and character of their buildings but also to restore their functionality. Like me, they recognise the importance of an informed approach to the execution of repairs to traditional & historic buildings.

Terra Measurement Limited was established to focus on providing an innovative and professional service to clients of a wide range of market sectors. Managing director, Andrew Beardsley, brings a wealth of experience from previous roles as a surveyor manager, partner and director with other successful practices within the industry.

Our “mission” is to use the latest technology, software and methods to maintain our position at the leading edge of an ever evolving industry. We have no boundaries geographically and will undertake work throughout the UK, Europe and beyond.

Why use Terra Measurement Limited?

Terra Measurement is a sustainable and steadily growing practice built on trust, a collaborative approach and firm principles. Some of these principles are as follows:

Training and Development:

Each surveyor is supported in their Continued Professional Development and training to help maintain and constantly improve our knowledge and experience base. This is not only provided by our training, equipment and software partners, but also at events organised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), The Survey Association (TSA) and the Chartered Institution for Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).

Health and Safety:

To best protect our surveyors and clients, all of our surveyors are provided with CITB - Construction Skills CSCS Smartcard training and Mineral Products Qualification Council - Contractor Safety Passports. We have been approved for the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS). We are also completely open to adapting to any site specific inductions and procedures.

We conform to RICS Practice Standards, UK “Surveying safely”. Our goal is to maintain constant health and safety awareness and to be a Zero Harm business.

Equipment:

We believe in using the best equipment available and all of our surveyors use the following Leica Geosystems and Maptek instruments; Precise Levels, Total Stations, 3D Laser Scanners, Surveying GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and Disto Laser Measures.
Software:
To enable us to provide the wide range of products and services we offer, an extensive range of software is required. These are provided by the following: Adobe – Autodesk – Bentley – ClearEdge 3D - Eos Systems – Graphisoft – Kubit - Leica Geosystems – MBS - McCarthy Taylor – Microsoft – MicroSurvey


Quality Assurance:

Terra Measurement is committed achieving the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management certification and has recently begun an extensive consultation. We are committed to maintaining the highest quality throughout all our processes, from project planning to data archiving.
We are Associate members of The Survey Association (TSA).

The Temple Trust is an historic buildings preservation trust for England and Wales. As a charity since 1994, our core activity has involved the rescue and preservation of our architectural heritage existing in the form of historic garden buildings and their settings. The Trust came into existence solely for the public benefit, and has since endeavoured to improve access to (and understanding of) these historic sites. For the purpose of saving those structures (and associated landscapes) deemed most at risk we aim to form partnerships with the owners of such buildings -- as well as with other national and local charities and community groups.

As a matter of priority we target particularly listed buildings within public parks and open spaces, and other sites with scope for continuous public access (for instance-- where there is a reasonable proximity to an established public footpath or other right of way) or where there is scope for negotiating managed public access. Since the inception of the Trust, our main role has been to initiate, promote, fund, implement, endow and generally act as a catalyst in various historic ‘buildings at risk’ projects. Projects have included The Gunnersbury Temple in London (1994 -1998), Garrick’s Temple to Shakespeare at Hampton (1996 -2004), and most recently the Cilwendeg Shell House in Pembrokeshire (beginning 2003). For more detailed information on The Temple Trust projects so far, or other historical background, please see below or you may wish to consult the following published sources:

Tees Archaeology provides archaeological services to the people and local authorities of Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees and operates throughout the Tees Valley. For further technical information about our service please download our Service Plan and Background Information documents.

Tees Archaeology monitor all planning applications and other development proposals in Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, and advise the local planning authority on a suitable response should a proposed development affect an archaeological site. This function is carried out in fulfillment of government policy as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (2012).

Taylor Pearce Ltd was founded in 1986 with the aim of delivering museum-standard conservation within the commercial sector. Since then, the company’s reputation as experts in every aspect of sculpture conservation has become established.

In addition, our team undertakes architectural conservation projects both as main contractor or as a nominated or specialist subcontractor. This includes providing condition surveys, specifications and expert advice on a wide range of building conservation issues as well as managing & executing practical conservation measures.

The company is based in South East London with 450m2 of secure and well-equipped studio space where objects on almost any scale can be treated. Many of our projects involve working on site in museums, churches or heritage properties across the country. We have built up excellent organisational abilities, in terms of providing appropriate equipment and personnel, to complete contracts to a consistently high standard.

Taylor Pearce were granted the Royal Warrant as Conservators of Sculpture to Her Majesty the Queen in 1996.

Tatra Glass was formed in 1990 specifically to import antique stained glass, glass bullions and glass rondels (or glass roundels) from Poland.

We now have a stock holding of over 6000 square metres of stained glass, consisting of over 160 stained glass colours, 30,000 glass rondels and 500 glass bullions.

A glazing division, Quorn Glass, was formed in 1992, which in 1994-1995 re-glazed over 2000 square metres of clear antique restoration glass in Somerset House, London.

New premises were purchased in 1999 together with a glazing company in Loughborough, and our glazing division is now known as Quorn and Loughborough Glass. We also became a member of the Glass and Glazing Federation.

We now have a stained glass factory of over 10,000 square feet, with a large stained glass showroom displaying the full range of antique glass, coloured glass and stained glass for customers or architects to view.

We also stock Schott heritage range of glass and can provide heritage double glazed units – please look at our Restoration page for details.

Taliesin Conservation is an integrated conservation company based in South Wales that employ craftspeople and tradespeople with specialist skills who are able to undertake any building project.

From minimum intervention repairs to complete integrated conservation, planned alterations and reinstatement following major loss Taliesin Conservation brings together the highest standard of building craft skills, supplemented with a considered approach to project management.

EC Forest Products Sales are an industry leader in sourcing European Oak Timber in the UK. Based in Sussex, we are a major importer of graded European Oak, kiln dried, fresh sawn green and air dried, to the UK.

As joinery manufacturers we offer standard and bespoke joinery options for both trade and public clients.

McCurdy & Co.’s reconstruction of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, in London, has established them as leaders in the field of authentic reconstruction of historic timber frame buildings. They carried out extensive research to establish the overall design and to ensure historical accuracy of all joints and details before fabricating and erecting the oak structure.

Other historic replicas and reconstruction carried out by McCurdy & Co. include houses, barns and farm buildings, medieval halls, shops and commercial buildings. These projects have been undertaken for various clients including Open Air Museums in both the United Kingdom and the United States of America, archaeological and preservation trusts, government bodies and commercial developments, corporate and private clients.

Using their specialist conservation skills and understanding of historic timber structures, McCurdy & Co. are able to undertake the research, design, fabrication and erection of any form of historic timber framed structure or building. Examples could range from a barn to a Guildhall, a medieval manor house to an Elizabethan Theatre. These can be an exact replica of an existing building, a fully researched and authentic reconstruction or a purpose designed new timber frame building.

Consultancy - Whether directly advising a building owner or working as part of a professional design team McCurdy & Co. is able to offer clients specialist consultancy advice and the benefit of more than 25 years of in-depth research and practical knowledge. Consultancy and advisory work can encompass structural surveys, record drawing and archaeological analysis, schedules of repair, maintenance programmes and quinquennial surveys. Working to the client’s brief and after consultation and liaison with conservation officers and English Heritage, this data is used to provide the detailed design and specification for a programme of timber repairs and reconstruction.

McCurdy & Co.’s comprehensive knowledge and expertise in all aspects of historic and contemporary timber frame construction are commissioned by key bodies such as the National Trust and English Heritage. McCurdy & Co. also advises architects and local authorities, various public and private clients, major developers, construction companies, institutions, trusts and museums in both USA and Europe.
Research & Continuing Education

The Company has a particular interest in the analysis of historic working methods and the performance and specification of timber repairs. Each project presents an opportunity for continuing research and analysis, which has long term reference value.

Peter McCurdy sits on committees at both ICOMOS (The International Council of Monuments & Sites) and TRADA (The Timber Research and Development Association). The company is committed to advancing the understanding of traditional timber frame construction, the ongoing developments of techniques for repair and conservation and opportunities for new construction.

McCurdy & Co. runs in-house training in its own specialist workshops as well as organising seminars and CPD events around the UK. The team at McCurdy & Co. regularly contributes to accredited timber repair and conservation training courses for universities and national bodies whilst Peter McCurdy frequently lectures around the world.

McCurdy & Co. has more than 25 years experience on a variety of significant projects, which range from the Tower of London to the re-creation of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. The Company can offer clients a comprehensive range of services in the repair and conservation of historic timber frames and also new timber frames, complemented by specialist consultancy advice and a keen involvement in training and research. Principal areas of expertise are as follows:-
Conservation

McCurdy & Co. undertakes both timber repairs to existing historic buildings as well as the fabrication of frames and the construction of new timber structures. Projects include: the reconstruction of Barley Hall, a listed 14th century monastic hospice in the heart of York and full archaelogical survey, condition analysis and structural repairs to the Great Barn at Harmondsworth, one of the UK’s finest surviving mediaeval barns.

Such conservation work is based on the thorough understanding and use of not only traditional carpentry skills but also historic working methods and techniques, combined with specialist conservation skills.

Reconstruction - The detailed design fabrication and erection work on Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, including associated research into its original construction, has established McCurdy & Co. as leaders in the field of authentic reconstruction of historic timber framed buildings. The Company has also undertaken the design and erection of a number of new timber framed structures including award winning Summer House at the Chelsea Flower Show and the Krishnamurti Centre in Hampshire.

Established in 1993, Capricorn Eco Timber are an innovative, specialist, eco-friendly Stafford based timber merchant, machinist and sawmiller delivering a bespoke service for claddings, beams, and decking to all parts of the UK and abroad.

Our forte is the supply of locally grown, naturally durable, sustainable, British timber species which can be used for exterior applications without the addition of potentially toxic preservative treatments normally needed to enhance their longevity.

These species grow naturally in the UK and the revenues have a direct benefit to our own UK economy, in addition to having a very small carbon footprint compared to the thousands of miles our previously traditionally supplied imported timbers have to travel.

As part of this ethos we are producing our own version of burnt timber cladding, “Tiga Wood” using British timber species. This technique of burning and charring timber has been used over the centuries by the Vikings and Ancient Britons and in other parts of the world to prolong the longevity of timber and is making a resurgence in modern Britain as a way of increasing the longevity, fire retardancy and aesthetic properties of locally grown British Larch cladding.

TRADA (The Timber Research and Development Association) is an international membership organisation dedicated to inspiring and informing best practice design, specification and use of wood in the built environment and related fields.

We pride ourselves in providing independent, authoritative design and technical guidance through this website, on-line software, printed publications, e-books, and our telephone helpline. We link specifiers and purchasers with timber industry members through our Find a supplier directory.

The Mumford & Wood story began in 1954 when two woodworking apprentices, Derek Mumford and Dennis Wood, formed their own business partnership, primarily undertaking refurbishment work in and around Essex.

Increasing demand in the following decades saw them move to larger premises in Ongar, Essex and subsequently on to the current base in Tiptree in the 1990s, during which time Mumford & Wood were the first manufacturer in the UK to install an automated window construction line.

With new design possibilities and efficiencies came an increasing focus on the architectural market, and the Conservation™ range was born, with Mumford & Wood producing the first fully factory finished double glazed sash window in the industry, and were also the pioneers of a system for recreating Georgian glazing bar styles.

A skilled and committed workforce form the backbone of this thriving business. A process of continuous upgrades and investment has ensured that increases in output and productivity have been possible, while implementing market-leading technology and innovation that dovetails with maintaining a reputation of quality and service.

Alongside the high-performance Conservation™ range now sits the elegant Classic™ collection of made-to-order timber windows and doors that feature a true glazing bar and slim panel glazing system. For buildings of great architectural significance and importance, the Heritage™ range of single glazed products is achieving its rightful place in some of this country's most famous and much-loved regal buildings.

All manufacturing is undertaken in Tiptree, Essex ensuring a responsible, sustainability ethos with innovation and flair.

As specialists in timber windows and doors for period, conservation and listed properties, Timbawood London are renowned for creating bespoke, high quality timber windows and doors for the finest properties across London and the South East.

From our front doors to our sash windows, from specialist restoration work to part and full replacement, every item is handcrafted to your specifications in London by our highly skilled team of joiners and carpenters.

Our technical managers ensure your project runs smoothly, from concept, design, production and delivery right through to installation and maintenance. We offer a full CAD service for all projects and have robust health and safety, environmental policies and accreditations in place, including:

- FENSA and TrustMark registered manufacturer
- All our timber is FSC certified and meets EU TR criteria
- All our glass and glazing are manufactured to BS EN 1279
- All paint and stains are finished in accordance with BS EN 927/6 and BS EN 927/3
- CHAS and SMAS accredited

Hérès is a French stonemason company, specialising in conception and realisation of classical solid stone facades. We empower clients, architects and builders from drawings to stonemasonry construction and sculpture with our unique 3D modelling techniques and craftsmanship know-how.

The Sash Window WorkshopWhich? Trusted Trader of the Month Nov 2021 specialise in manufacturing, installing and repairing timber windows and doors across London and the South. Our employees are experts in their fields and will provide you with high quality, thermally efficient windows and doors that will work perfectly.

Our History - The Sash Window Workshop was founded in 1994 by our Managing Director, Richard Dollar. The company started trading in a converted pig shed in Ascot, Berkshire.

Today we are still an independently run company. However, we now operate from two purpose designed workshops in Bracknell, Berkshire and employ around 70 members of staff.

We have experience working on a wide range of properties, from small flats to prestigious buildings, including Buckingham Palace and The Admiralty Buildings.

Our Goal - We believe that windows and doors are an important feature in any home and that they must not only be as energy efficient as possible, but also be in keeping with the architectural style of the building. Our goal is to ensure that they enhance the look, feel and value of your property.

Whether you are looking to draught seal a couple of windows in your home, or working on a large project to replace multiple windows and doors, we recognise the importance of providing a tailor made solution to suit your requirements.

Customer Service - Customer service is very important to us. We value and rely on customer recommendations for much of our new business. We are proud to be able to offer our customers extensive knowledge and experience in the timber window and door industry, combined with excellence in the delivery of both products and service.

We understand that your requirements are unique and have set ourselves service standards to ensure that we meet your precise needs. Our aim is to ensure that you will want to recommend us to others! We are therefore proud that over half our orders come from existing customers and recommendations.

Established for over 30 years, Jackson Coles is an independent consultancy providing project management and cost consultancy services alongside building surveying, CDM advisory, principal designer and other complementary services.

We have been fortunate to work on some amazing projects and with some remarkable clients, designers and project teams. We love what we do and are proud of the trusted service that we are known for.

The Traditional Architecture Group of the Royal Institute of British Architects was founded in 2003 in response to the growing number of architectural practices and architects in Britain that were building traditional buildings. It was clear that the cause of traditional architecture could be well served by forming a group with the expressed aim of promoting traditional architecture both within the profession and within the wider community. The TAG Constitution states:

“The aims of the society are to celebrate the highest achievements of the past as a living source for modern inspiration. The group seeks to work within architectural, planning and educational disciplines to promote the values of a traditional approach in architecture and design. The group will provide mutual support, a meeting point and a venue for the exchange of ideas for those individuals interesting in or practicing contemporary traditional architecture. Additionally, we also aim to support the diversity of individuals and correlated trades dedicated to supporting the knowledge of craft and design values associated with traditional architecture.”

Many people today yearn for a better quality of environment in their cities, towns and countryside. All too often, where changes do occur, the results represent a degradation of what was there before. We need to learn how to reshape our built environment in a way that reflects the desires and values of the community.

Traditional architects understand that buildings of the past are uniquely capable of satisfying people’s needs. In the past buildings were designed to be beautiful as well as well as functional. Architects were schooled in a tradition that had evolved over millennia - one that totally integrated the practical and aesthetic requirements of buildings.

Despite a century of mechanisation traditional skill and knowledge have never lost and some architects in Britain and elsewhere continued steadfastly to practise and develop traditional architecture. The members of this Traditional Architecture Group are heirs to this continuity.

Traditional architecture teaches us that by seeking to create and to recognise beauty we establish a contact with our own sense of humanity – a humanity that is shared by all. Traditional architecture comes in many different styles and forms, for it is produced by many different individuals and cultures and so variety is an essential aspect of it. But whatever its origins it is always accessible to all.

Traditionalists believe that, however much the times we live in might be subject to change, there are basic human values which do not change. Our values in respect of the built environment are an example of this. This is clear for when we look at great architecture of one hundred, five hundred, two thousand years ago its power is undiminished.

The Traditional Architecture Group is committed to developing the values established by long tradition and adapting them to the modern world. Traditionalism looks to the past only to see the future more clearly. In the new century traditional architecture is growing worldwide. Traditionalism is the solid, viable, long term future for architecture.

The Scottish Civic Trust was set up in 1967, to help people connect to their built heritage and take a leading role in guiding its development. In its infancy, it successfully campaigned for the restoration of Edinburgh’s New Town, was instrumental in the revitalisation of New Lanark and can also claim credit for bringing Doors Open Days to the United Kingdom.

Through supporting amenity groups, the Trust’s original objectives were:

- Well-informed public concern for the environment of town and country
- High quality in planning and in new architecture
- The conservation and, where necessary, adaptation for re-use of older buildings of distinction or historic interest
- Knowledgeable and therefore effective comment in planning matters
- The elimination of ugliness, whether resulting from social deprivation, bad design or neglect

Broadly speaking, we are still working towards the same objectives today.

We have a small staff team that works hard to achieve our objectives, working under the guidance of our Board. Everything we do centres around the following core values:

- We are robust and independent in advocating for Scotland’s places and spaces
- We are positive about the future of the built environment
- We lead thinking on Scotland’s civic spaces
- We collaborate across the heritage sector and beyond to develop ideas that tackle exclusion
- We support community groups looking after their locality

We are proud to represent Scotland’s civic sector and strive to ensure our amenity groups are active, empowered, and educated to make a difference in their locality.

We are fortunate to own our own eighteenth century townhouse in Glasgow, where we have maintained our offices since 1995. To celebrate 25 years of calling Tobacco Merchant’s House home, the Trust launched its “Written in Stone” campaign on 12th October 2020. The campaign seeks to establish a capital fund to cover the cost of future major repair works and ensure the preservation of this historic gem and the many stories held within its walls. We invite all with a passion for Scotland’s buildings and civic movement to contribute to the Written in Stone campaign by leaving a gift in their Will to protect the Tobacco Merchant’s House for future generations.