Publications
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The BDA produce a wide range of specialist books and other publications on all matters relating to the sound and imaginative design and specification of bricks and brickwork. These publications can either be obtained direct from the BDA. or, where they are highlighted in green, downloaded direct from this web site.
Brick Bulletin
Brick Bulletin is a quarterly publication, highly regarded in the construction industry. The first Brick Bulletin was published in 1947, and features profiles of brick projects, news and technical guidance.
Properties of Brick & Mortar
These publications provide information on the physical properties of bricks and mortar as building materials.
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Brickwork Design & Detailing
A range of publications covering the design, detailing and specification of bricks and brickwork in building construction in general terms.
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Site Practice
Guidance on good practice on site.
Maintenance & Repair
These publications cover the repair, maintenance and cleaning of existing brickwork.
Structural Brickwork
A series of Design Guides and File Notes directed at structural and civil engineers.
Engineers File Notes
Innovation in Brick
Although brick is a conventional building material, new and innovative ways of using this versatile and adaptable material are constantly being explored. Pre-fabrication, pre-stressing, and expanding the potential for brick cladding are just some of the areas in which research has recently been undertaken. Details of these and other research projects of this nature appear on these pages as and when they are undertaken.
Brick Information Sheets
Short technical articles on one or two specific issues of interest.
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Sustainability
Publications on the sustainability issues of bricks and brickwork.
BDA Guides
Comprehensive practical guidance to achieving the highest quality of brickwork.
Other
Other publications that we have produced illustrating the aesthetics of brick
Note: The contents and references of these publications may not have been updated to reflect the recommendations of the latest appropriate British and European Standards. Please ensure you use these publications alongside the latest standards.