Aesthetic Brickwork Guide
Perhaps the most appealing characteristic of brickwork is its attractive appearance. The aesthetics of a project bring together all the very best elements of creativity and design.
Professional Development
If you need advice or support to work with clay brick, we’re here to help.
The BDA provides a comprehensive suite of technical guides to support industry professionals. These guides cover a wide array of topics, offering in-depth, authoritative information on clay brick usage, construction best practices, and regulatory compliance. They are an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their technical understanding of brickwork.
If you have a question or need any additional information, please contact our technical team for more details.
Helping You
Succeed
Many of our esteemed member manufacturers offer a variety of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses. These courses are designed to keep you updated on the latest products, techniques, and innovations in the brick industry. They provide essential learning opportunities, often counting towards professional CPD requirements.Â
Please check our members' individual websites for details on their available courses by clicking the Member CPD's button below.Â
Alternatively, for more details, please contact:
brick@brick.org.uk | |
| Phone | 01782 744631 |
Preparing the
future workforce
Alongside our members’ investment in training the next generation of brick manufacturing personnel, we actively support the training of those entering the bricklaying trade. Members continue to supply hundreds of thousands of bricks to ensure colleges have high quality components for students to practice with, as well as promoting entry to the trade through sponsorship of skills competitions.
Brickwork Procurement
The purpose of this document is to provide brick procurement best-practice guidance for project managers, developers, contractors, builders and clients.
Good Site Practice & Workmanship Guide
Clay Brick - End Of Lifecycle
Reuse of Clay Brickwork Guide
Introduction to Thin Brick
The guide details the use of thin clay bricks (under 102.5mm), showcasing their ability to deliver traditional brick aesthetics while improving thermal performance or interior space.
Severely Exposed Brickwork Guide
This guide will help you achieve long-lasting results in your external works, which regardless of location, should always be considered to be severely exposed.
Resisting Rainwater Penetration Guide
The BDA's new guide to resisting rainwater penetration.
Resisting Rainwater Penetration Infographic
A single sheet infographic to download for ease of use.
Designing to Brickwork Dimensions Guide
Mortar for Brickwork Guide
This technical guide caters for those seeking to achieve long-lasting results in their external works, which regardless of location, should always be considered to be severely exposed.
Designing for Movement in Brickwork Guide
Cleaning Of Clay Brickwork
The UK Clay Brickmaking Process
Brick Development Association Factories (A3 Poster A-Z)
Brick Development Association Members (A4 Poster - Numbered)
Alteration & Repair Of Clay Brickwork Guide
Brickwork and Modern Methods of Construction Guide
Blending Brickwork Building Note
Textured Brickwork Design Note
Hit and miss brickwork
Brick Skin Thermal Performance Study
Brick Arches
Multi-storey timber-frames
Brick Bonds
Scottish Traditional Brickwork
Brickwork Durability
Introduction To Eurocode 6
The purpose of this series of guides is to introduce designers to the basic approach adopted in Eurocode 6.
Eurocode 6 Vertical Resistance
Eurocode 6 Lateral Resistance Guide
Freestanding Brick Walls
The Design of Laterally Loaded Walls Guide
Brickwork Retaining Walls Design Guide
Masonry Design For Disproportionate Collapse
Brickwork Arch Bridges
Post-Tensioned Brickwork
Brick Diaphram Walls
Brick Fin Walls In Tall Single-Storey Buildings
The Rigorous Testing of Clay Bricks
An essentials guide to the rigorous testing processes employed throughout the entire brick manufacturing
journey.
Understanding Brick Classification: A Guide to Compliance and Selection
Supporting
The Industry
We work closely with a wide range of industry partners to ensure a comprehensive, holistic approach to training and development. To see who we work with, visit the Industry Links page.