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Introducing the EPD Carbon Summary Guide!Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are becoming an increasingly importan...
17/08/2026

Introducing the EPD Carbon Summary Guide!

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are becoming an increasingly important source of information for architects, specifiers, contractors and housebuilders.

To make that information easier to understand, we've created a new EPD Carbon Summary Guide.

The guide brings together the Forterra clay bricks currently covered by EPDs, alongside key product information and environmental impact tables, giving you a practical reference in one place.

Whether you're at the early stages of specification or looking for environmental data to support a project, it's a useful resource to have on hand.

Download your copy here: https://buff.ly/dkR7L6X

How do you deliver a traditional brick façade on a 33-storey building in the heart of Birmingham?Crown Place, a new stud...
11/08/2026

How do you deliver a traditional brick façade on a 33-storey building in the heart of Birmingham?

Crown Place, a new student accommodation scheme, presented a number of challenges. With 814 student bedrooms and a 33-storey tower, delivering a brick façade at this scale required a different approach.

The solution was Forterra’s SureBrick Brick Slip System, with more than 540,000 Medway Blend brick slips applied to prefabricated façade panels in a controlled factory environment before being transported to site.

This offsite approach helped simplify installation at height while retaining the traditional appearance of a brick-built façade.

The finished development combines a striking brick exterior with extensive student accommodation and communal spaces, creating a new addition to Birmingham’s city centre.

Want to find out more about how the project came together?

Read the full Crown Place case study on the Forterra website, including more about the challenges, the solution and the products used.

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At Forterra, restoring and responsibly managing former quarry sites is an important part of our commitment to protecting...
23/07/2026

At Forterra, restoring and responsibly managing former quarry sites is an important part of our commitment to protecting and enhancing biodiversity.

This year's 48-hour BioBlitz at Kings D**e Nature Reserve provides another encouraging measure of that progress. Volunteers and wildlife experts identified a record 1,010 species, including 72 species never before recorded at the reserve, while also achieving the site's highest-ever moth count.

The annual BioBlitz plays an important role in monitoring biodiversity, helping us understand how habitats are developing and informing future conservation work. Today, around 3,400 species have been recorded at Kings D**e – demonstrating what's possible through long-term habitat restoration and stewardship.

As Tim Darling, Head of Land & Mineral Resources at Forterra, says:

"Kings D**e demonstrates how restored mineral sites can become thriving ecosystems that deliver lasting benefits for nature."

Read more about this year's BioBlitz, the remarkable species discovered, and how biodiversity forms part of Forterra's wider sustainability approach: 🔗 https://www.forterra.co.uk/record-breaking-bioblitz-highlights-biodiversity-success-at-forterras-kings-dyke-nature-reserve/

📸 Images courtesy of - Philip Parker Associates

Project Spotlight | Wallyford Learning CampusBuilding inspiring spaces for future generations.Educational buildings are ...
22/07/2026

Project Spotlight | Wallyford Learning Campus

Building inspiring spaces for future generations.

Educational buildings are designed to serve communities for decades, making the choice of construction materials more important than ever.

Wallyford Learning Campus is a fantastic example of how brick can contribute to creating a welcoming, high-quality learning environment. The selected brick provides warmth, character and long-term durability while complementing the building's contemporary design.

From schools to universities and community buildings, the right material choices help create spaces that people are proud to use every day.

We're proud to have played a part in a project that will support learning and community life for many years to come.

Working on an education or public sector project? Explore the Wallyford Learning Campus case study and see how Forterra bricks helped bring this impressive development to life: https://www.forterra.co.uk/case-studies/wallyford-learning-campus-musselburgh/

Building great homes takes more than bricks and mortar. It takes a commitment to quality, craftsmanship and creating com...
02/07/2026

Building great homes takes more than bricks and mortar. It takes a commitment to quality, craftsmanship and creating communities where people can thrive.

Congratulations to Homes and Wimpey on both being shortlisted in the Housebuilder category at the 2026 BDA Brick Awards.

This recognition reflects the dedication both businesses continue to show in delivering high-quality homes, investing in people, maintaining high construction standards and creating sustainable communities across the UK.

We're proud to support both housebuilders and value the strong partnerships we've built over many years. It's fantastic to see their commitment recognised, and we'd like to wish both teams the very best of luck at this year's awards.

Discover how Forterra supports housebuilders across the UK with one of the country's most comprehensive clay brick ranges:

Congratulations once again to both companies - we look forward to celebrating with you at the awards.

Respecting the past. Designing for the future.That's exactly what makes Napiershall Street a deserving finalist in the U...
01/07/2026

Respecting the past. Designing for the future.

That's exactly what makes Napiershall Street a deserving finalist in the Urban Regeneration category at the 2026 BDA Brick Awards.

This impressive Glasgow development has transformed a former school and its neglected surroundings into a vibrant residential community, demonstrating how thoughtful regeneration can preserve heritage while creating places for modern living.

The new residential building complements the restored sandstone school through carefully considered material choices. Forterra's Farmstead Antique brick, together with bespoke brick specials, helps create a contemporary architectural expression that sits comfortably alongside the historic building.

Congratulations to Collective, Properties and the wider project team on this well-deserved recognition.

Find out more about Forterra's clay brick range and how we're supporting award-worthy developments across the UK: www.forterra.co.uk

Which regeneration projects have impressed you most in recent years?

📸 Photography courtesy of David Barbour – www.davidbarbour.uk

Thoughtful design. Strong placemaking. Award recognition.Greenholme Street has earned its place on the shortlist for the...
30/06/2026

Thoughtful design. Strong placemaking. Award recognition.

Greenholme Street has earned its place on the shortlist for the Medium Housing Development (26-100 units) category at this year's BDA Brick Awards.

Rather than simply delivering new homes, the development creates a genuine sense of place. Inspired by Glasgow's traditional tenement architecture, it combines contemporary design with welcoming communal spaces to create a neighbourhood that feels connected to its surroundings.

Material choice plays an important role in bringing that vision to life. Forterra's Granite Ash and Bamford Blend bricks provide texture, warmth and depth across the façades, helping create a development with a distinctive identity that will stand the test of time.

Congratulations to Collective, Homes Ltd, &P Bricklaying Services Ltd and everyone involved in this fantastic project. It's great to see your work recognised.

Explore Forterra's clay brick range and discover why our products continue to feature in award-recognised developments across the UK: https://www.forterra.co.uk/bricks/

Three nominations. One remarkable restoration.Chelsea Waterfront – Powerhouse has been shortlisted in three categories a...
29/06/2026

Three nominations. One remarkable restoration.

Chelsea Waterfront – Powerhouse has been shortlisted in three categories at the 2026 BDA Brick Awards, recognising one of the UK's most impressive examples of heritage-led regeneration.

🏆 Urban Regeneration
🏆 Refurbishment
🏆 Craftsmanship

Originally built in 1904 as Lots Road Power Station, the Grade II listed landmark has been carefully restored and adapted for modern living while retaining the industrial character that has defined the Thames waterfront for more than a century.

A carefully considered approach to brickwork conservation was central to the project. Forterra's London Brick Common Bricks were selected alongside reclaimed bricks to ensure repairs blended seamlessly with the original masonry, helping preserve the building's distinctive character for future generations.

Congratulations to Architects , , Property Group, and everyone involved in bringing this exceptional building back to life. To receive recognition across three award categories is a fantastic achievement.

Discover Forterra's clay brick range and see how we're supporting outstanding projects across the UK:

What do you think is the biggest challenge when restoring historic buildings for modern use?

Discover the heritage and wildlife of Whittlesey this weekend 🌿🧱This 26–27 June, why not head to Kings D**e Nature Reser...
26/06/2026

Discover the heritage and wildlife of Whittlesey this weekend 🌿🧱

This 26–27 June, why not head to Kings D**e Nature Reserve for a weekend of free events celebrating the unique history and biodiversity of the former Whittlesey brick pits?

Join expert talks exploring the area's rich brickmaking heritage and natural history, take part in the 48-hour BioBlitz, experience moth trapping after dark, enjoy an early morning guided wildlife walk, or bring the family along to the Public Open Day with activities including birdwatching, pond dipping, fossil hunting, owl pellet dissections and more.

As a business with deep roots in the local brickmaking industry, we're proud to support and celebrate the history that helped shape our community.

📅 26–27 June
📍 Kings D**e Nature Reserve, Whittlesey

All events require booking, so be sure to reserve your place by contacting [email protected] or calling 01553 630842.

We hope to see you there!

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Project Spotlight | St Andrews DriveCreating places people are proud to call home. 🏠️ Successful residential development...
23/06/2026

Project Spotlight | St Andrews Drive

Creating places people are proud to call home. 🏠️

Successful residential developments don't just provide homes - they create neighbourhoods with a strong sense of identity.

At St Andrews Drive, carefully selected brickwork helps deliver a development that feels both contemporary and enduring, contributing to a streetscape with character and visual appeal.

The choice of materials plays an important role in creating places that remain attractive for generations, which is why brick continues to be one of the UK's most trusted façade materials.

Projects like this show how considered product selection can enhance both design quality and long-term performance.

Discover the story behind St Andrews Drive and explore how Forterra's bricks supported the architectural vision. Read the full case study on our website: www.forterra.co.uk/case-studies/st-andrews-drive-glasgow/

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