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BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION AT ECO BUILD Written on February 10th, 2012 Actively demonstrating its long-term commitment to sustainability on Stand N1450 K, the Brick Development Association (BDA) is keen to promote the virtues of building with brick and to dispel any common misconceptions including cost, durability and environmental issues. Click here to read more

CALL FOR BRICK AWARDS ENTRIES 2012 Written on February 6th, 2012 The search is underway once more to find the best brickwork in action for the 2012 Brick Awards, organised by the Brick Development Association. Click here to read more

BRICK INDUSTRY HONOURS LIFE TIME ACHIEVERS Written on December 20th, 2011 Two of the Brick Industry’s longest serving members with over 50 years service each, were honoured recently at the 2011 Brick Awards, organised by the Brick Development Association, David Armitage and Alan Baxter. Click here to read more

UNIVERSITY PICKS BRICK TO WIN TOP BUILDING AWARD Written on November 4th, 2011 A leading University that chose brick for the bold addition of a high quality building to its campus, won the Best Education Building Category at the 2011 annual Brick Awards. Designed by John McAslan & Partners and constructed by PLF Brickwork Ltd and Advanced Construction Systems, the Charles Carter Building at Lancaster University occupies a prominent position within the university. Click here to read more

SCOTTISH COUNCIL HQ WINS BEST INTERNATIONAL PROJECT AT 2011 BRICK AWARDS Written on November 4th, 2011 Designed by Reiach and Hall Architects in Edinburgh, the new office building for Dundee City Council is no ordinary building. The Council’s headquarters has an important civic role to play in the city and will be the primary location where the citizens of Dundee will have the opportunity to meet their council officers. Click here to read more

UNIVERSITY RENOVATION SCOOPS TOP BUILDING AWARD Written on November 4th, 2011 A city centre renovation project in Nottingham has secured the future of two Grade 2 listed buildings and went on to win the Best Refurbishment and Renovation Award at the recent Brick Awards. Click here to read more

LYRIC THEATRE, BELFAST WINS BDA SUPREME AWARD IN 2011 BRICK AWARDS Written on November 4th, 2011 Built on an epic scale, the Lyric is sited between the surrounding Belfast brick streetscape and the serpentine parkland of the River Lagan. The new building holds one corner of the continuous system of brick streets and has been built brilliantly to match the surrounding local ‘Belfast brick’. Click here to read more

BICK AWARD WINNERS 2011 ANNOUNCED Written on November 4th, 2011 “Brick is continuing to increase its profile and we are seeing some excellent brick buildings. We are not looking for perfection, but aspiration and excellence in the design and use of brick. It has been surprising and very refreshing to see how brick is being used softly and innovatively as well as being robust. There is a growing confidence to do different things with brick and in varying formats. The standard of beautiful craftsmanship also continues to increase”, says Chairman of Judges Bob Allies Click here to read more