Although we’re surrounded by millions of them every day, most of us don’t think about bricks too often. For thousands of years, the humble clay-fired brick hasn’t changed. The building blocks of ...

Concrete blocks from a credible manufacturer are normally stronger and can carry greater weight than locally baked clay bricks. Photo by Rachel Mabala Recently, as I walked near home, I came across a ...

This type of kiln is particularly suited to firing bricks made from Lower Oxford clay (Fletton bricks) because the clay has a significant fuel content. The type was widely used before the introduction ...

Bricks are versatile and long-lasting building materials that combine technical and aesthetic qualities. In a variety of shapes, dimensions, textures, and colors –depending on the manufacturing ...

Bricks are an essential construction material used extensively around the world. Each year, nearly 1500 billion bricks are produced globally. However, according to the PWC report, Melbourne is facing ...

Thiaw, D. , Wade, A. , Sall, M. , Diouf, S. and Dieye, G. (2026) Utilization of Eggshells Waste as an Additive to Improve the Mechanical Properties of Clays. Journal of Minerals and Materials ...

One concrete block covers the space of almost four bricks. Photos/Tony Mushoborozi. You have worked your fingers to the bone for years, planning, executing impossible tasks, saving, closing deals, and ...