p35 BKU-APR21 TTA - Unified Water Label_bku 08/04/2021 15:35 Page 35
INDUSTRY UPDATE THE TILE ASSOCIATION COLUMN
UWLA launches new website T
he Unified Water Label Association has launched a new website designed to highlight the advantages of the
Unified Water Label to bathroom professionals and consumers, in a clear, informative and easy-to-navigate format. The website is also a resource for those wanting to source products
that carry the Unified Water Label, with a searchable database of more than 13,000 products, and quick links for companies to become members and register products. There is a wealth of information for those wanting to understand how
the choices they make will impact on water, energy and carbon efficiency. There are two new calculators to join the popular water calculator, for energy and carbon. The water calculator is used extensively by over 10,000 architects and has played a role within the water calculations for over 150,000 projects. The carbon calculator helps identify how much carbon is used per litre of water coming into the property and the energy calculator helps identify how much energy is used to heat water to the desired temperature. The consumer information includes advice and tips on how to use
water wisely in the bathroom, with fact sheets and videos that are easy to understand. UWLA CEO Yvonne Orgill
said, “The Unified Water Label scheme is growing, with 70% of the market now supporting this voluntary labelling scheme.
It is
currently supported by 160 manufacturers, and 40 additional supporters from environmentalist, related trade bodies and installer organisations, all under-pinned with a database of 13,000 products. The new site provides all of
these parties with a valuable tool to help us showcase UWL products and communicate the importance of using water wisely.” You can find the new website at
www.uwla.eu
uYvonne.Orgill@
UWLA.eu uwww.uwla.eu
There has never been a better time to join TTA!
T
TA is currently running a membership recruitment campaign. The main offer is an attractive ‘Recommend a
Friend’ deal, which will entitle a new member to a £50 deduction off their first year of membership, as well as £50 off the next year’s membership for the member making the recommendation. “This is a great offer both for our existing members and for new
members, who we are confident will be keen to join us this year,” says TTA Chairman Paul Luff. “The whole industry benefits from a strong TTA. Not only are we able to offer better membership benefits, as a stronger organisation, but we are also able to influence Government policy more effectively, through Build UK and our other partners, as we have done successfully during the pandemic. We are also in a better position to influence the formation of new Standards, through our work with BSI and internationally with ISO. Having an influential voice on these issues for the benefit of members and the industry requires a strong and representative TTA – so it is really important that those in our industry who are not yet members join up this year!” TTA is the national trade association representing the whole tiling
industry – manufacturers, retailers, distributors, contractors, agents and tile fixers. Key membership benefits include: Legal guidance on key topics such as Covid-19 and Brexit, and advice on
how to access funding and other support from Government. This information is issued in regular updates which are sent to members only. Members-only access to news and other resources specifically
developed for TTA members. Access to TTA’s free technical support helpline and a full library of
technical publications. All these benefits and others will be available to new members who
join TTA this year. For more details on the ‘Recommend a Friend’ offer and any other information about joining TTA, please do not hesitate to contact us.
u For further information or to join TTA visit
www.tiles.org.uk/join
BKU APRIL 2021 35
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70
