Think Brick Australia

We are very excited to be working with the Materials & Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance to present on our low carbon specification guide for clay building products. If you want to learn more about the decarbonisation journey of clay bricks, as well as a few other construction materials, please register for this online MECLA Spotlight event. We look forward to sharing some insights from a manufacturing lens on the key challenges and opportunities to lead the brick industry towards a lower carbon future!

We’ve completed our lap of the country for the 2024 Think Brick Roadshows! 🧱 What a journey it’s been! From coast to coast, we’ve loved connecting with our amazing members and diving deep into the latest in masonry construction. Along the way, we shared key updates on regulatory changes, showcased exciting research projects, and celebrated the incredible work happening in our industry. Here are some highlights from our roadshow pit stops: 🚩 Brisbane: Shared updates on our mortarless masonry research in partnership with QUT (Queensland University of Technology). 🚩 Sydney: Provided a detailed update on our thermal research project monitoring 7-star homes in partnership with the University of Newcastle.   🚩 Melbourne: Spotlighted three winning Think Brick Awards 2024 projects from Victoria. 🚩 Hobart: Visited Island Block & Paving's new showroom.  🚩 Adelaide: Visited Littlehampton Bricks and Pavers to hear about their sustainability journey as a local SA manufacturer.  🚩 Perth: Hosted the latest 'Sustainability in Masonry' series, thanks to insights from TRCB and Don Fini on using bricks and roof tiles in more sustainable Australian projects. A big thank you also goes to Brick and Block Careers for joining us at each roadshow to provide insights on bricklaying apprenticeships, and strategies to get the next generation of brickies ready for the future. Special shoutout to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation! Together, we’re shaping a stronger, more sustainable future for Australia’s built environment. #roadshows #thinkbrick #masonry #industry #supportingindustry #sustainability

Only one week to go until our next 'Sustainability in Masonry' networking event in Perth! If you are involved in the architecture or energy efficiency space, we will be covering important topics on 7 star residential housing, as well as using durable and resilient materials in the harsh Australian climate. Click the link below to find out more and to register!

Are you looking to obtain CPD points and deepen your understanding of masonry design? Join the Masonry Design Course by the Engineering Training Institute Australia (ETIA) for a hands-on, full one-day dive into the essentials of Australian masonry design, construction, and durability. 8 hours of CPD can be obtained through the attendance at this fantastic in-depth course. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024 🕐 Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (UTC+10) 📍 Location: Zoom Here’s What You’ll Cover: Session 1: All About Materials—Clay, Concrete, AAC, Mortars, Renders Session 2: Durability Insights—Testing, Cleaning, Joints, Wall Ties & More Session 3: Unreinforced Masonry Design Session 4: Reinforced Masonry Design Led by masonry expert Paul Uno, this course includes real-world examples and practical applications drawn from AS 3700. Explore various masonry products and build connections with skilled engineers in the masonry space. If you’re looking to level up your design skills in masonry, this course is for you! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gsHue7md #MasonryDesign #CPD #Engineering #Construction #ProfessionalDevelopment #Masonry #StructuralDesign #CPD #CPDcourse

We are excited to be hosting our next event in our 'Sustainability in Masonry' series in Perth on the 13th November! Join us at 5 pm at the Oxford Hotel in Leederville as we touch on the newest innovations and case studies within the masonry industry and hear from local architects on their approaches to sustainable and resilient design. TRCB will be presenting on their John XXIII College project, which was recently awarded the Robin Dods Roof Tile Award at this year's Think Brick Awards. Don Fini from Fini Sustainability is a NatHERS assessor who worked on WA's first Nightingale Housing project and he will be speaking on his experience in these areas. Our CEO Cathy Inglis AM will also be highlighting some of the fantastic projects celebrated at our Think Brick Awards, as well as providing an update on research occurring in the residential energy efficiency space for masonry buildings. Register your attendance to network over drinks and canapes here: https://lnkd.in/gqy--Qa7 We look forward to seeing you there! #sustainability #masonry #thinkbrick #networking #Perth #embodiedcarbon #brickwork #architectureanddesign

We have released the last 2024 course dates for our Think Brick Australia Brick and Block Cleaning accreditation courses. This course covers the following content: ✅ Contemporary brick and block handling ✅ Worksite planning and preparation ✅ Identifying and preventing stains ✅ Techniques to avoid damage ✅ Effective cleaning methods ✅ Equipment and chemical safety ✅ Environmentally friendly solutions Dates and locations are below: Melbourne: 24th - 25th September 2024 📍 Austral Bricks, Wollert Brisbane: 26th - 27th September 2024 📍 Adbri Masonry, Stapylton Sydney: 30th September - 1st October 2024 📍 PGH Bricks & Pavers, Schofields Newcastle: 3rd - 4th October 2024 📍 PGH Bricks & Pavers, Beresfield Perth: 28th - 29th October 2024 📍 Midland Brick, South Guildford Attending and completing the 2 day course will result in participants receiving industry recognised accreditation as a brick and block cleaner. Click here to register via our website: https://lnkd.in/gsm8w4Hi Register now for the knowledge you need to elevate your brick and block cleaning game! Limited spots available - act fast! #brickcleaning #thinkbrick #brickwork #masonry #accreditation #bricklaying

Congratulations to all of our winners, high commendations and finalists in this year's #ThinkBrickAwards! It was fantastic to celebrate the achievements of so many talented teams behind some incredible brick buildings. Have a read below to see who took out the top prizes in each of the six categories. #ArchitectureAwards #Resilience #Brick #Masonry #AustralianArchitecture

Congratulations to all of our winners, high commendations and finalists in this year's #ThinkBrickAwards! It was fantastic to celebrate the achievements of so many talented teams behind some incredible brick buildings. Have a read below to see who took out the top prizes in each of the six categories. #ArchitectureAwards #Resilience #Brick #Masonry #AustralianArchitecture

Our new Brick Cladding Systems Manual (TBA 16) is available online now! Check out our website now to see the different types, installation methods and case studies of different systems made by our members. Brick cladding systems are a light-weight solution that maintain the durability and resilience of traditional brick walls, while taking up less space and increasing on-site construction efficiency. They provide better resistance to noise, fire, heat and minor impacts than traditional wall cladding systems. These systems use thin brick facings that can be cut, extruded or pressed to match traditional brick products and can be used for internal and external applications. They are either adhered, mechanically engaged, or a combination of both to include rails, panels, and precast systems. As an industry association, many of our manufacturer members produce thin brick facings. Swipe to see examples of brick cladding systems in action. #precast #panelbricks #brickcladding #adheredsystem #railsystems

🏗️🧱 Celebrating the 'Sustainability in Masonry' Event in Sydney! 🌿 Last Wednesday, we had the privilege of hosting over 60 people, including manufacturers, architects, engineers, and researchers at our 'Sustainability in Masonry' event in Sydney. The discussions focused on the progress towards a lower carbon future for bricks, blocks, pavers, and roof tiles. Cathy Inglis AM provided a detailed overview of our new Industry Sustainability Strategy, and our net-zero carbon trajectory moving towards 2050. A special thanks to our guest speaker, tone wheeler, for his presentation on 'An Architect's View of the Reality of Embodied Carbon.' His expertise and passion on this subject was refreshing to see for all attendees. A big thank you also to John Perry from fjcstudio and Chris Rogers from Jasmax who sat on our industry panel during the evening. As we move towards a net-zero future, the demand for sustainable building products in Australia has never been more critical. Think Brick Australia, the CMAA and ARTA as well as our manufacturer members are committed to continuing these important conversations and updating industry stakeholders on our sustainability initiatives and progress. Thank you to all who were in attendance. We look forward to hosting more events across the country in the coming months. #SustainabilityInMasonry #NetZero2050 #SustainableBuilding #Architecture #Engineering #Sydney #GreenFuture #ThinkBrick #Brickwork #ClayMasonry