The one day event on Tuesday 6th June, hosted in the Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester will explore the modern methods employed by manufacturers in their creation of clay brick and the understated contribution this makes to our built environment.
A thorough introduction to bespoke brick manufacturing, designing with the correct mortar, and important structural topics such as movement joints will commence the day. Lunch time practical demonstrations will complement speakers’ content and will be followed in the afternoon with masterclasses on recent technological advancements such as BIM, alternative methods of masonry application, as well as clay brick’s role in the circular economy.
A highlight of the event will be the Chester Storyhouse case study, a £37m project, which at the time was the UK’s largest regional arts project under construction. The main contractor Kier Construction, architects Bennetts Associates, brickwork contractor PLF and manufacturer Furness Brick will all add to the showcase, providing their insight into what made the project successful.
To take advantage of our early-bird offer: 10% off, visit www.brick.org.uk, call 0207 323 7030 or email tomfarmer@brick.org.uk today.
An exciting lineup of speakers is confirmed and includes such industry experts as:
Alexis (Lex) Harrison, designer and Associate of global engineering consultancy ARUP. A specialist in designing challenging facades in brickwork, Lex will speak on the subject of designing for movement in brickwork, which will cover important technical and aesthetic considerations including developments in specification and application, as well as exemplar modern projects.
Michael Brown, Managing Director of Northcot Brick, which supplied the bricks to RIBA Award winning Newport Street Gallery. Michael will talk delegates through the ways in which the hand-making process can be used to achieve distinct aesthetic and technical qualities.
Tim Multon of CPI Euromix will present on the importance of choosing the correct types of mortar. In addition to strength, colour, standards and the relationship between mortar and brick, Tim will use examples of architectural mistakes to highlight the importance of correct specification.
Neil Sullivan, Managing Director of MATCLAD will look at the application of clay brick in some methods of off-site construction and the niche role this plays in the UK’s built environment.
Stephanie Palmer, Sustainability Manager of Wienerberger UK, will talk delegates through clay brick’s role in the circular economy, highlight the understated credentials of clay brick as a sustainable construction material, and the progress of the sector in working collaboratively to continually improve operations.
Paul Surin, Head of Built Environment for Wienerberger AG will present on BIM. In addition to the what and how of BIM technology, Paul will demonstrate the advantages of using BIM technology when designing with clay brick, both commercially and for the end user.
Schedule
10.00 am Registration: teas, coffees and pastries served. Networking
10.50 am Introduction from the Brick Development Association
11.00 am Bespoke Manufacturing: made to measure (Michael Brown, Managing Director of Northcot Brick)
11.30 am Designing for Movement in Brickwork (Alexis (Lex) Harrison, designer and Associate of global engineering consultancy ARUP)
12.00 noon Mortar Explained: the importance of type and choice (Tim Multon of CPI Euromix)
12:30 pm Lunch for one hour with practical demonstration
1.30 pm Chester Storyhouse case study, considering stakeholder relationships (Bennetts Associates, Furness Brick, Kier Construction, PLF)
2.30 pm Modern Methods: the application of clay brick in alternative construction (Neil Sullivan, MATCLAD)
3.00 pm Brick and the Circular Economy (Stephanie Palmer, Sustainability Manager at Wienerberger UK)
3.30 pm BIM for Bricks (Paul Surin, Head of Built Environment for Wienerberger AG)
4:00 pm Event closes
To take advantage of our early-bird offer: 10% off, visit www.brick.org.uk, call 0207 323 7030 or email tomfarmer@brick.org.uk today.
