The new Het Gilde Vakcollege Techniek in Gornichem, based on a design by De Zwarte Hond, offers a modern and sustainable learning environment. What‘s more, it presents itself as a learning object....
Ways to achieve ‘climate-neutral brick production’ were presented at the seminar held by the Institute for Brick Research Essen e. V. (IZF) on 9 and 10 September 2025. As in previous years, the...
The most important conference for the brick and tile industry in Germany took place in Würzburg from 2 to 4 December 2025. The mood among the more than 200 participants was good and there was a lively...
The building materials industry plays a crucial role in our modern society. From infrastructure to residential buildings. The materials used are of central importance for the quality and durability of...
Vandersanden is taking a groundbreaking step in sustainable brick production with its renovated production site in Beek, which has been largely refurbished with a new press, unique drying facility,...
According to a statement issued in November 2025, KELLER HCW, based in Ibbenbüren-Laggenbeck and a supplier of plants and machinery for the heavy clay industry, was pursuing a plan to implement the...
Mantec Technical Ceramics has secured what is its second largest order ever for Ultralite™, with these products being destined for use in kilns operating in the heavy clay sector. This contract is a...
The Freital Eder brickworks ceased brick production at the turn of 2025/2026. According to a statement on the company‘s website in November 2025, production will not continue in 2026. This decision is...
It all started with courgettes: in 2024, while cooking, Alexander Schröder, operations manager at Feldhaus Klinker, was holding the plastic ties used to bundle the courgettes when he had an idea:...
In the first nine months of the year 2025, Wienerberger delivered a resilient performance in a persistently challenging market environment, according to a press release in November 2025. The company...
After years of strong headwinds, it is safe to say that the industry is returning to calmer waters. Following three years of ongoing crisis in residential construction, 2026 is showing signs of a...
The Gas Storage Neutrality Charge has been abolished since 1 January 2026. The corresponding law abolishing the Gas Storage Neutrality Charge (Law Amending the Energy Industry Act and the Coal-Fired...
The housing construction sector appears to be gaining momentum again in the longer term, as indicated by the trend of rising permit figures for residential construction projects. At the same time,...
A success story continues: the renowned prize for brick architecture is entering its seventh round. Once again, the focus is on outstanding projects that make sustainable use of the architectural...
What is the potential CO2 saving if, for example, the entire Danish brick industry manufactures narrower bricks or converts its energy consumption from production to clean electricity from wind...
Since July 2025, a new limit for the climate impact of building materials has been in force in Denmark. No more than 6.7 kilograms of CO2 per square metre may be generated for a single-family home. In...
SummaryLife cycle assessment is a scientific, internationally acknowledged methodology that is conducted according to clearly defined standards and applied in a wide range of sectors – from research...
