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This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re proud to announce @bandofbuilders_ as our official charity partner for the 2026 Brick Awards. In construction, pressures can build quietly - long hours, physical demands, financial stress and time away from loved ones. Too often, mental health is something people feel they have to carry alone. Band of Builders is helping to change that. Through practical projects, financial aid and wellbeing support, they provide vital help to those across our industry when it’s needed most, supporting not just individuals, but their families too. Their work is a powerful reminder that looking after mental health is just as important as physical safety on site. By partnering together, we hope to raise awareness, break down stigma and contribute to a more supportive construction community. Because no one in our industry should feel like they have to struggle alone. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #BandOfBuilders #ConstructionCommunity #WellbeingInConstruction #BrickAwards50 #BDA

Public projects shape the spaces and services that communities rely on every day 🧱 From schools and healthcare facilities to civic buildings and infrastructure, this category celebrates projects designed for public use, whether publicly funded, privately financed, or created to serve a wider community function. The Public category at this year’s Brick Awards recognises projects completed within the last two years that showcase the strength, versatility and craftsmanship of clay brick, using BDA-member bricks. If you’ve delivered a project that makes a meaningful impact on the public realm, we’d love to see it. Enter via the link in the comments. #BDA #BrickAwards #BrickAwards50 #ArchitectureAwards #BrickArchitecture #PublicArchitecture #BetterWithBrick #50YearsOfExcellence

We’re excited to announce that we will be attending Clerkenwell Design Week 2026! 🎉 Join us on the 19th May for a chance to connect, learn, and get hands-on with brick design. You'll find us inside the @ehsmitharch Design centre. 🔹 Take part in our Speed Brick Stacking Competition - put your skills to the test for a chance to win a £50 voucher! 🔹 Learn more about this year’s 50th Anniversary Brick Awards. 🔹 Be among the first to hear about our upcoming architectural competition (full details coming next week!) Make sure to stop by, say hello, and get involved as we continue championing the use of clay brick in architecture, we can’t wait to see you there! #ClerkenwellDesignWeek #BDA #BrickDesign #Architecture #DesignEvent

The future of construction is #BetterWithBrick. Clay brick has long played a role in durable, adaptable construction. When assessed across its full lifecycle, from extraction and manufacture through to decades of service life, recovery and reuse, brick can support circular construction principles. 🧱 Its durability, reuse potential, and recyclability mean clay brick can continue delivering value beyond a building’s original purpose, including reclamation for reuse and processing into recycled aggregate. ♻️ Explore the role of brick in circular construction in our latest guide (Link in the comments!) #BetterWithBrick #CircularEconomy #UKConstruction #Retrofit #Reuse #Recycle #Reclaim

🚨 Event Update: Brick Works Sheffield 🚨 We’re sorry to share that due to unforeseen circumstances, this Thursday’s Brick Works Sheffield event has been postponed. We’re currently working on confirming a new date later this year and will share an update very soon, so please keep an eye on our page. If you’ve already purchased a ticket, a full refund will be issued automatically. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Thanks for your understanding. #BrickWorksSheffield #BrickArchitecture #ConstructionInnovation #SustainableDesign #Architecture #DesignExcellence

How do you achieve Section 7 Silver Level standards without over-relying on bolt-on renewables? The Ravenscraig development in Greenock provides the answer through technical rigour and a high-performance building envelope. By using Blockleys Sterling Grey clay brick and bespoke thermal modelling, the project team successfully engineered out heat loss at the construction junctions. Key Specs: Fabric-First: Bespoke modelling to mitigate linear thermal bridging. 🏠 Materiality: UK clay brick specified for a 150-year service life. 🧱 Compliance: 15% carbon abatement through optimised structural performance. ✅ Technical precision meets long-term durability. Read the full feature in this week's Brick Bulletin (Link in the comments) @mbhplc #BetterWithBrich #BrickBulletin #Architecture #UKBrick #FabricFirst #Construction

Restoring the Past, Building the Future 🧱 Battersea Power Station and Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings stand as prime examples of how industrial heritage can be successfully revitalised through thoughtful adaptive reuse. 🏗️ By prioritising the restoration of existing clay brick structures, developers significantly reduce the environmental impact associated with demolition and the carbon-intensive production of new materials. This approach allows architects to modernise historic spaces, integrating essential thermal upgrades and energy-efficient systems necessary to meet Net Zero performance standards. 🌿 Explore the practicalities and benefits of industrial repurposing in our guide: https://ow.ly/IMbC50YWvYv #BetterWithBrick #Retrofit #Sustainability #NetZero #Architecture #Reuse #Recycle #Reclaim #CircularPrinciples

Commercial spaces help define the places where business, leisure and daily life come together 🧱 From offices and retail to industrial and mixed-use developments, this category highlights projects that demonstrate quality, durability and thoughtful design in commercial architecture. The Commercial category at this year’s Brick Awards celebrates projects completed within the last two years that showcase the strength, versatility and craftsmanship of clay brick. If you’ve delivered a standout commercial scheme, we’d love to see it. Enter via the link in the comments. #BDA #BrickAwards #BrickAwards50 #ArchitectureAwards #BrickArchitecture #CommercialDesign #BetterWithBrick #50YearsOfExcellence

In the UK, clay brick is often recognised for its longevity, with many structures of standing in excess of 150 years. While durability is only one part of the sustainability picture, it plays an important role in reducing the need for replacement and supporting long-term resource efficiency. Rather than reaching a "final" destination, clay bricks are are part of a continuous cycle. They can be carefully recovered for reuse, repurposed as reclaimed units, or processed into high-quality recycled aggregate for new infrastructure. Their inherent durability and composition enables this transition from one project to the next. How does brick masonry support long-term resource management? Longevity: Minimising the need for frequent demolition and reducing the demand for new materials. Recyclability: Supporting secondary applications such as road sub-bases and landscaping. Reusability: The technical potential for deconstruction and reclamation. Explore the full technical breakdown of these circular principles here: .uk/better-with-brick/sustainability/circular-principles #BetterWithBrick #UKConstruction #CircularEconomy #Brickwork #ResourceManagement

We've added another date to the Brick Works calendar! 🧱 Brick Works is heading to Birmingham for another evening of conversation, ideas, and industry insight, bringing together architects, designers, and construction professionals to explore materials, detailing, and innovation across the built environment. Kindly sponsored by @igmasonrysupport , this event continues our mission to spark open discussion and share knowledge within the architecture and construction community. Location: EH Smith Design Centre When: Thursday 25th June 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Tickets are now on sale, secure yours now to join us for an evening at the heart of the industry. Link in the comments. #BrickWorksBirmingham #BrickWorks #IGMasonrySupport #Architecture #BrickArchitecture #ConstructionInnovation #Brickwork #FacadeDesign #SustainableDesign #DesignCommunity

We’re pleased to announce our next speakers for Brick Works Sheffield 🧱 Marcus Emerson - National Specification Manager, @igmasonrysupport Marcus brings extensive experience working with architects and specifiers on delivering innovative masonry support solutions across a wide range of projects. Matt Seddon - Associate Director, @brewsterbyearchitects Matt has a strong background in large-scale residential and heritage projects, with over 20 years’ experience at BBA delivering complex schemes from concept through to completion. Together, Marcus and Matt will present Saxton Lane, a 20-storey residential development comprising 204 apartments, with a 15th-floor amenity space and garden. The scheme delivers 1–4 bed apartments, all meeting NDSS standards. Location: The Hide, Sheffield Thursday 14th May 2026 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Limited tickets available via the link in the comments. #BrickWorksSheffield #ClayBrick #BrickArchitecture #ConstructionInnovation #Brickwork #SustainableDesign #FacadeEngineering #Architecture #DesignExcellence

Design flexibility is not just an aesthetic choice, it is a technical requirement. As we conclude this month's design considerations series, we reflect on the core strengths that keep clay brick at the forefront of the UK built environment: Permanence, Precision and Performance. • Material Stability: Fired clay is colour-fast and weather-resistant, ensuring façades retain their integrity without fading over time. • Technical Precision: From special-shaped clay bricks that resolve complex junctions to adaptable brick slips systems meeting tight tolerances. • Fire Safety: Inherently non-combustible (A1 rated), supporting high-specification performance across the building envelope. • Visual Versatility: A rich palette of colours, bonds and textures complete architectural control - from heritage restoration to contemporary design. The façade is the most enduring element of any project. Specifying clay brick means selecting a material that combines structural integrity with the technical adaptability needed to deliver complex architectural designs. To learn more, check out the Technical Guide Library via our website. #BetterWithBrick #ClayBrick #BrickArchitecture #DesignConsiderations #UKConstruction #Masonry #ConstructionDetail