NEWS | IG Masonry Support Shortlisted for Supplier of the Year at 2026 ABC Awards

IG Masonry Support is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for Supplier of the Year at the 2026 Association of Brickwork Contractors Awards.

The Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC) Awards recognise excellence across the brickwork and masonry sector, celebrating organisations that demonstrate outstanding product quality, innovation, service, and commitment to supporting the industry. Being named as a finalist in the Supplier of the Year category highlights IG Masonry Support’s continued dedication to delivering market-leading masonry support solutions and technical expertise to brickwork contractors nationwide.

Over the past 12 months, IG Masonry Support has strengthened its position as a trusted partner to the industry, providing compliant, high-performance masonry support systems backed by responsive technical guidance and project-specific support. The company’s focus on collaboration, reliability, and manufacturing excellence has played a key role in securing this shortlisting.

Andy Neal, Managing Director of IG Masonry Support commented: “We are delighted to be shortlisted for Supplier of the Year at this year’s ABC Awards. This recognition reflects the hard work and commitment of our entire team, as well as the strong relationships we have built with brickwork contractors across the UK. Supporting our customers with high-quality products and dependable technical expertise remains at the heart of everything we do.”

The winners will be announced at the ABC Awards ceremony on Friday 27th February, where industry leaders and professionals will gather to celebrate achievement and innovation within the brickwork sector.

IG Masonry Support extends its congratulations to all fellow finalists and looks forward to the awards event.

EVENT | DCE Webinars 2026: Tackling Cavity Congestion for Gateway 2 Compliance

IG Masonry Support is joining forces with sister company Keyfix in 2026 to deliver ten DCE CPDs as part of their Building Envelope Series in 2026.

Our National Specification Manager, Marcus Emmerson, will share practical insights on tackling cavity congestion to support Building Safety Act Gateway 2 compliance. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of modern slab-edge cavity challenges, key compliance and co-ordination risks, and how masonry support, fire barriers, cavity trays, and wall ties interact.

The sessions will also demonstrate how a system-co-ordinated approach can reduce risk and improve compliance across your projects. They provide an ideal environment to explore practical solutions and innovations shaping the future of compliant construction.

Places are limited and registration is required using the links below.

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Wednesday 11th March 14:00 Register now
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EVENT | Proud Sponsor of Super Trowel Irish Regional Event 2026

IG Masonry Support, together with our sister brands Keyfix and Keystone Lintels, all part of the Keystone Group, are proud to jointly sponsor the Super Trowel 2026 Regional Event, taking place on Friday 27th February at Southern Regional College, Newry.

Super Trowel is the UK’s most exciting bricklaying competition, celebrating the very best in the trade. The regional events play a vital role in showcasing emerging talent and supporting the next generation of bricklayers, offering competitors the chance to demonstrate their technical skill, speed, and precision in a highly competitive environment.

The Northern Ireland and Ireland regional event in Newry will bring together apprentices, trainees, and experienced bricklayers from across the region, all competing for recognition and the opportunity to progress to the Super Trowel final in July. It’s an unmissable date for anyone passionate about craftsmanship and the future of masonry.

As a leader in construction products, the Keystone Group is committed to championing quality workmanship, innovation, and skills development within the industry. Through the joint sponsorship of this regional event, IG Masonry Support, Keyfix, and Keystone Lintels are proud to support both established professionals and those at the very start of their careers.

We look forward to supporting competitors and being part of an inspiring day at Southern Regional College, Newry.

Tickets for the main competition in July are available on the Super Trowel website.