Brick Development UK@BricksUK

Championing clay brick in the UK's built environment. The Brick Development Association represents the UK’s clay brick and paver manufacturers.

 UK
brick.org.uk/
Joined November 2011
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Built for 120 years. Still carrying around 110 trains a day after more than 180. The Ouse Valley Viaduct spans 450 metres through 37 arches built with over 11 million clay bricks. Discover this remarkable feat in our latest Brick Bulletin: brick.org.uk/brick-bulletin/…
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🧱 Brick Works Belfast is TOMORROW! Join us at Titanic Distillers for an evening of CPD, networking and insight into contemporary brick architecture. 🎟️ Final tickets remaining - secure your place today: brick.org.uk/brick-works-ser… #BrickWorksBelfast
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Explore the Craftsmanship category at the Brick Awards 2026 🧱👏 Celebrating exceptional skill, precision and attention to detail, this year’s shortlist showcases outstanding brickwork and craftsmanship. 👉 brick.org.uk/brick-awards/20… #BrickAwards50 #Craftsmanship
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One week to go until Brick Works Belfast! 🧱 Join us for an evening of CPD, networking and insight into contemporary brick architecture. 📍 Titanic Distillers 📅 30 September 🕠 5:30–8:30 PM Final tickets: brick.org.uk/brick-works-ser… #BrickWorksBelfast
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🔁 Thermal performance is shaped by the interaction between orientation, insulation, glazing, shading, ventilation & thermal mass. Understanding how these elements work together helps consider fabric performance from the earliest design stages. Explore: brick.org.uk/news/the-power-…
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Can a single building material define the character of an entire development? At Woodmore Mews, @ForterraUK's Ecostock brick helps unite 37 affordable homes into a distinctive, enduring neighbourhood. A great example of how material choice shapes identity. brick.org.uk/brick-bulletin/…
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🗳️ Final chance to vote in the Architects’ Choice Award! RIBA architects and students, have your say and recognise outstanding brick architecture from across the UK. ⏰ Voting closes at midnight tonight. Vote now: brick.awardsplatform.com/ent… #BrickAwards50
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Our third #BrickWorksBelfast presentation: Ross Street Mews 🧱 Join Michael Rogers of Studiorogers to explore how thoughtful, people-focused design can deliver high-quality social housing and help reconnect communities. 📅 30 September 🎟️ brick.org.uk/brick-works-ser…
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Clay brick’s thermal mass can help moderate internal temperature swings and reduce peak heating or cooling demand as part of a wider building strategy. Its heat-storage capacity is an inherent material property. Explore the blog: brick.org.uk/news/the-power-… #BetterWithBrick
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Spotlight on the Refurbishment category at the Brick Awards 2026 🧱🔨 Celebrating projects that give existing buildings new life through thoughtful design, skilled brickwork and sensitive restoration. 👉 View the full shortlist: brick.org.uk/brick-awards/20… #BrickAwards50
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360,000 bricks. Pure clay craftsmanship. 🧱 Victoria Gate Arcade in Leeds shows what bespoke clay brick innovation can achieve on complex 3D geometry. Ketley engineered a Class A "dog bone" brick that snaps into keyed headers, delivering total durability on exposed bed faces.
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Thermal mass isn't a standalone solution ☀️🧱 To help manage overheating, specifiers to consider thermal mass alongside: 🔹 Glazing and solar gain 🔹 External shading 🔹 Night ventilation 🔹 Material placement Read the study: brick.org.uk/guides
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Exceptional skill, precision and craftsmanship take centre stage in the Specialist Brickwork Contractor category at the Brick Awards 2026 🧱 Congratulations to this year’s shortlisted contractors! View the shortlist: brick.org.uk/brick-awards/20… #BrickAwards50
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The Thermal Cycle 🧱 1️⃣ Absorb heat 2️⃣ Store energy and moderate temperature peaks 3️⃣ Release heat as conditions cool 4️⃣ Repeat, supported by night ventilation where appropriate Read the study: brick.org.uk/guides
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This week’s #BrickBulletin visits Setl in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. @weareibstock's red and brown clay bricks give the contemporary development depth and character while connecting it to the area’s industrial heritage. Read more: brick.org.uk/brick-bulletin/… #ClayBrick
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How does thermal mass actually work? 🧱 Dense materials like clay brick absorb & store heat during as temperatures rise, releasing it gradually as conditions cool. Read the full blog: brick.org.uk/news/the-power-…
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The Legacy Award shortlist is now live! 🧱🎉 Created to mark 50 years of the Brick Awards, this one-off award celebrates iconic and transformative clay brick buildings from the past five decades. Explore the shortlist: brick.org.uk/news/brick-awar… #BrickAwards50
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Our second Brick Works Belfast presentation: The Evolution of Lintel 🧱 Join Ciaran McAliskey of Keystone Lintels to explore how lintels combine technical performance with architectural creativity. 📅 30 September 🎟️ brick.org.uk/brick-works-ser… #BrickWorksBelfast
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Heating & cooling systems aren't the only factors influencing indoor temperatures. The building fabric plays an important role too. 🧱 This month, we're exploring thermal mass & how materials can help moderate temperature fluctuations. Read the blog: brick.org.uk/news/the-power-…
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The Brick Awards 2026 Education shortlist is live! 🧱 Discover shortlisted projects using clay brick to create inspiring, innovative places to learn. View the shortlist: brick.org.uk/brick-awards/20… #BrickAwards50 #BetterWithBrick
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