Our sponsors and supporters

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.

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.

NSITG

The Natural Stone Industry Training Group are proud supporters of SkillBuild. SkillBuild is the showcase for future stone masons and offers the opportunity to celebrate the skills and talent they have. The enthusiasm of the Apprentice Masons who compete is infectious and inspiring and SkillBuild offers a unique gathering of all Construction trades that offer apprenticeships for a successful career.

The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers

The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers have supported Skill Build over the past years to support and encourage the traditional trade skills and encourage apprenticeships in the industry.

Institute of Carpenters

The Institute of Carpenters, founded in 1890, has a very long association with SkillBuild and is delighted to be supporting both the Carpentry and Joinery competitions in the Stretch Test challenge. The Institute aims to aid employability by recognising excellence in the art, craft, science and practice of carpentry and joinery.

FIS

FIS will be attending and encouraging members to get behind the SkillBuild to ensure key interior trades such as Drylining, Plastering and Carpentry and Joinery have a strong presence in the competition and we use the opportunity that SkillBuild provides to promote the sector.

Brick Development Association

The Brick Development Association (BDA) is a leading trade association in the UK that represents manufacturers and suppliers of clay bricks and pavers. The BDA advocates the use of clay bricks as the sustainable choice in construction and provides technical information, training, and research to support the industry.