Longevity is one of the main benefits of clay brick buildings, alongside
their broad aesthetic appeal. Martin Parley talks to Simon Hay, Chief
Executive of the Brick Development Association, about why brick is still
the material of choice for builders, along with methods of preserving
and repairing aged buildings.
Being competent in a quarry environment is crucial, although what constitutes "competence" can be unclear.
Francis Morrall, Deputy Chief Executive of the British Ceramic
Confederation, explains the steps taken to remove ambiguity.
Accidents in the workplace are to some degree inevitable, especially in
sectors dealing with heavy loads and machinery. Clive James, Training
Development Manager at St John Ambulance, outlines the key areas
businesses must consider.
Adrian Meacham, Managing Director of Lingl UK, equipment provider for
the field of ceramics, based in Congleton, outlines the factors that
affect the choice of pack designs and packaging systems used in the
construction industry.
Neil Tobin, Managing Director at Keymer Tiles and Chairman of ICTa,
describes the manufacturing skills that lie behind
the natural beauty of hand made clay roofing tiles.
John Sandford, Director of Technical Services for Wienerberger Ltd and
Chairman of the Brick Development Association Manufacturing Steering
Group, reviews predictions
he made in a 1995 issue of Clay Technology.
David Beardsworth, Technical Director for the British Ceramic
Confederation, explains how a shift in focus has substantially changed
the regulatory landscape for the ceramics industry.
Industry must stand its ground in the UK Coalition Government’s radical
review of the ground rules for planning, says Chris Hall, Commercial
Director for the British Ceramic Confederation.
The European brick and tile industry is regulated by a raft of
apparently complex rules. Christophe Sykes, Secretary General of Tiles
& Bricks Europe, in Brussels, Belgium, explains how industry can
exert influence.
