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Walsall College pilot Ibstock Academy - students visit Atlas factory

Ibstock Plc industry masterclasses and factory tour inspire Walsall College’s student bricklayers

Ibstock Wins Architects’ Choice Award 2025 for 'Best Exterior Product'

WE ARE delighted that Ibstock has won the Architects’ Choice Award 2025 for ‘Best Exterior Product’ at the Architecture & Building Expo 2025, with our innovative EcoHabitats range. 

Bulrush Court uses Ibstock's Commercial Red & Olde English Grey bricks

Bulrush Court - Commercial Red & Olde English Grey Bricks

Ibstock projects triumph in Housebuilder categories 2025 BDA Brick Awards

Gemini roof tiles, Redrow housing development 

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Forticrete Gemini – concrete tiles that can reflect a region’s heritage

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Ibstock Retains Gold Status in The 5% Club

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Ibstock Celebrates Health & Safety Excellence at the Pledge Awards 2025

At Ibstock, safety isn’t just a policy - it’s part of who we are. WE ARE proud to share that our teams have been recognised at this year’s Pledge Awards, achieving multiple category wins and receiving the prestigious title of Overall Award of Excellence Winner.

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From Heritage to Horizon: A New Era in Ceramic Façade Manufacturing Begins at Ibstock

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From Heritage to Horizon - News

Ibstock has reached a major milestone in the redevelopment of its Nostell site in West Yorkshire. Now moving into the second phase of the factory project — its new Horizon Ceramic Façade Manufacturing Facility progresses from a construction site into formal commissioning. 

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ACS Article: The Future of the Brick – Insights from our Head of ESG

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Emily landsborough ACS Article

Our Head of ESG, Emily Landsborough, recently spoke with ACS Stainless about how Ibstock is rethinking the role of the brick in a lower carbon future.

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Ibstock Academy launches at Walsall College to support the next generation of construction talent and community growth

Ibstock Academy launch at Walsall College

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Ibstock has officially launched its pilot Ibstock Academy at Walsall College, marking a key milestone in its commitment to supporting construction skills across the sector.

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Clay brick has been a central figure in UK building for hundreds of years. Chosen for its strength, resilience, and timeless beauty. Clay brick is more than a building product—it is part of our national identity, defining cities and communities for centuries. 

Built to Last: Why Clay Brick Endures as one of the UK’s Most Popular Building Material 

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Ibstock Half Year Results 2025

Volumes growing with market recovery; margins expected to build from H2 25. Ibstock Plc (“Ibstock” or the “Group”), a leading UK manufacturer of a diverse range of building products and solutions, announces results for the six months ended 30 June 2025. 

Ibstock Plc Interim Results Statement - 6 months ended 30 June 2025

Gemini roof tile, Sunrise Blend - Bloor Homes, Wixams

When it comes to installing roof tiles, making sure they are fixed correctly is vital - not just for performance, but for safety too. That is where a fixing specification comes in. 

Roofing Fixing Specification: Why it Matters for Safety

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Leading UK brick manufacturer Ibstock is celebrating after its products were used in more than 20 projects shortlisted for this year’s Brick Development Association (BDA) Brick Awards.

Ibstock celebrates shortlisting success for BDA Brick Awards 2025

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Supporting UK Rail Infrastructure: Ibstock at Rail Live 2025

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Being part of the rail industry's evolution is something we’re incredibly proud of at Ibstock. That’s why exhibiting at Rail Live 2025, the UK’s premier rail exhibition was a real highlight for our Anderton team. With over 7,000 professionals in attendance, it was the perfect opportunity to showcase our products, connect with industry peers, and contribute to vital conversations shaping the future of UK rail. 

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Swift Awareness Week starts this Saturday, 28th June, bringing together the UK in celebration of these extraordinary summer visitors. 

Swift Awareness Week: How the construction industry can support swifts

Emily Landsborough, Head of ESG, received award for 2025 Net Zero industry advocate

Celebrating Leadership in the Journey to Net Zero

Emily Landsborough, Head of ESG at Ibstock, receives award for 2025 Net Zero industry advocate

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At Ibstock, we believe that recognising those who go above and beyond in driving sustainability is essential to the future of our industry. That’s why we are incredibly proud to celebrate Emily Landsborough, our Head of ESG, who was recently honoured with the 2025 Net Zero Industry Advocate Award at the Delivering Net Zero Conference.

Celebrating Leadership in the Journey to Net Zero 

Energy, ideas, and like-minded professionals!

Energy, ideas, and like-minded professionals

A sunny day in May on the banks of the Thames brought together hundreds of professionals from the construction industry, gathered to discuss one topic: decarbonising the built environment.The Footprint+ conference offers a focused environment for speakers, delegates, and exhibitors to share their experiences and investments in lower-carbon solutions, the circular economy, and regenerative construction.

Emily Landsborough, Head of ESG at Ibstock, discusses the steps housebuilders and building manufacturers are taking to safeguard the UK's biodiversity and questions whether legislating certain building materials in new homes could protect a beloved British bird facing extinction.

How specifying the right building materials in new housing could help red-listed birds

Ibstock wins at midlands sustainability excellence awards 2025

Ibstock wins at the Midlands Sustainability Excellence Awards 2025

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WE ARE absolutely thrilled to share that Ibstock has been named both the ‘Investment’ winner and the ‘Overall Winner’ at the inaugural Midlands Sustainability Excellence Awards — a fantastic recognition of the work we are doing across the Midlands and beyond.

Ibstock celebrates double win at the Midlands Sustainability Excellence Awards 2025

Ibstock at BPIC network leaders breakfast 2025

At Ibstock, we believe infrastructure is more than just physical construction—it’s a powerful force for social and economic change. That’s why we were honoured to support and participate in the recent BPIC Network Leaders’ Breakfast: Inclusive Economies – Creating Communities Through Infrastructure, held in Birmingham.

Building Inclusive Communities Through Infrastructure: Ibstock at the BPIC Network Leaders’ Breakfast

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Ibstock Partners with Recycl8 to Drive Sustainable Concrete Solutions for Network Rail

At Ibstock, WE ARE proud to be at the forefront of sustainability and innovation in the construction industry. Earlier in May, we had the pleasure of hosting the team from Recycl8 for a productive visit to our facilities, where WE ARE collaborating to advance sustainable concrete solutions for key infrastructure projects.

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Ibstock's 2024 Sustainability Report

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WE ARE proud to announce  our 2024 Sustainability Report is now ready to view, showcasing the progress we have made and the actions WE ARE taking to continue our progress and lead the way in our industry across a number of our sustainability commitments.  

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Ibstock and STEAMhouse are proud to announce our collaboration on a STEAM Challenge Event

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STEAMhouse and Ibstock Plc are proud to announce our collaboration on an innovative STEAM Challenge Event focused on: Resilient Neighbourhoods - News

Ibstock Plc and STEAMhouse are proud to announce our collaboration on an innovative STEAM Challenge Event focused on: Resilient Neighbourhoods. This event took place at STEAMhouse, based in Birmingham, and brought together a diverse range of over 30 industry leaders, policymakers, academics and stakeholders to address one of the most pressing issues of our time: the UK housing crisis. 

Local Building Manufacturer, Ibstock, and Innovation Hub, STEAMhouse, come together to tackle housing crisis 

Richard Akers - Ibstock Chair Designate

Jonathan Nicholls will step down as Chair and retire from the Board following the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 15th May.

Ibstock has appointed Richard Akers as a Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate with effect from 5th May 2025

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Ibstock and EH Smith announce winner of Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) Design Competition

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GRC Design Competition Winner

Ibstock and EH Smith launched the Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) Design Competition, giving architects the opportunity to showcase their skills by designing a new exhibition facade panel which will be located at the new EH Smith Birmingham showroom - forming a central feature. And having the chance to win a cash prize of £1,000!

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As part our of sustainability goals, Ibstock has partnered with Everymind to take meaningful action on mental health.

Building a Healthier Workplace: How Ibstock is Prioritising Mental Wellbeing

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Last month, Ibstock was delighted to attend a special afternoon tea marking 50 years of North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) and its proud partnership with local businesses and residents.

Celebrating 50 Years of North West Leicestershire

Ibstock FY24 Results

Resilient performance in challenging conditions; Strong strategic progress ensuring Group remains well-placed for market recovery

Results for the year ended 31 December 2024

Ibstock help revive missing plaques for LRSA City Trail

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The original Leicestershire + Rutland Society of Architects (LRSA) trail was established in Leicester in 1984, marking a significant milestone in the city's history. Ibstock played a key role in this project by creating the plaques that would line the trail. Over the past 40 years, however, many of these original plaques have been lost due to ongoing redevelopment in the city.

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Black Professionals in Construction (BPIC)

Ibstock have been on a journey of inclusion for a number of years and have an environment underpinned by values of care and teamwork in which we sincerely hope every employee can be their authentic self. Against these solid foundations we now want to attract individuals with a greater diversity of characteristics, experiences and ways of thinking to compliment our existing teams both for today and for the future.

Ibstock partners with the BPIC Network to champion diversity in UK construction

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Ibstock are delighted to be awarded the Silver award in the Next Gen Makers’ Employer Recognition Scheme for Engineering Apprenticeships. This prestigious accreditation represents the best employers in the UK for engineering apprenticeships which is validated by feedback from existing apprentices and a commitment to benchmark their scheme against best in class methods.

Ibstock's Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme Awarded Silver by Next Gen Makers

Trading Update for the year ended 31 December 2024

Ibstock Plc ("Ibstock" or the "Group"), a leading UK manufacturer of a diverse range of building products and solutions, today issues a trading update for the year ended 31 December 2024, ahead of its full year results, which are scheduled for Wednesday 5 March 2025.

Trading Update for the year ended 31 December 2024 

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Update Article - Replacement Project - December 2024

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In 2022, the Ibstock Group set out ambitious targets for sustainability and innovation in its ESG 2030 Strategy. One of the strategy's pillars, "Manufacturing Materials for Life," focuses on product innovation, dematerialisation, and circularity. As part of this commitment, Ibstock partnered with Sheffield Hallam University's Materials and Engineering Research Institute in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Innovate UK.

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Ibstock's donation of bricks to colleges supports the next generation of construction talent

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College Brick donation 2024

Ibstock are continuing its commitment to support the next generation of construction talent through the donation of bricks to colleges right across the UK. In 2024 the Group donated over 311,000 bricks to schools and colleges.

Anderlite C/1 cable troughing

Ibstock has received EPD verification (Environmental Product Declaration) for its' C1 Anderlite range of cable management troughing products used on the Rail Network to house signalling and power cables.

Ibstock's rail troughing receives EPD verification

NHBC Cast Stone Notice Jan-25

The National House Building Council (NHBC) has introduced a minor but important change to its standards for 2025, specifically regarding cast stone detailing for copings, cappings and sills. This update is outlined in the NHBC Standard 2025 - Section 6.11.7.1 and aims to improve water management and protect rendered walls from damage.

NHBC Standards Update: Changes to Drip Detail Requirements for Rendered Walls

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Ibstock EPD Update Article December 2024

Update Article - Our environmental product data journey - December 2024

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In 2022, the Ibstock Group set out a series of commitments and ambitious targets as part of its ESG 2030 Strategy. In this update article, Emily Landsborough, Head of ESG at Ibstock shares the Group’s progress on environmental product data. Emily recaps on why it is becoming increasingly important, along with some of the key learnings and challenges.

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...to highlight the construction industry’s role in tackling the biodiversity crisis

Ibstock joins a new digital series from CIOB...

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WE ARE thrilled to have partnered with The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) on the launch of an innovative digital series titled The Nature of Building: Biodiversity & the Built Environment. 

Created in collaboration with Content With Purpose (CWP), the series examines the complex connection between construction and nature and the urgent need for the industry to address the rapidly worsening biodiversity crisis. 

Ibstock joins a new digital series from CIOB to highlight the construction industry’s role in tackling the biodiversity crisis.  

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Stepoc blocks, Ibstock’s industry-leading dry laid precast concrete block retaining wall system, are hollow which allows for reinforcement bars to be inserted and for concrete to be pumped down through the inter-connected cavities in the blocks, creating a cascade or waterfall effect which ensures a smooth filling of the pumped concrete, forcing out air and eliminating segregation, to create walls which have immense compressive and lateral strength.


Introducing Ibstock’s Stepoc for basements

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Ibstock Awarded Prestigious Gold Accreditation from the 5% Club

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Ibstock Awarded Prestigious Gold Accreditation from the 5% Club - News

Ibstock Plc are thrilled to be awarded with a Gold accreditation membership as part of The 5% Club’s 2024-2025 Employer Audit Scheme. 

Ibstock awarded prestigious gold accreditation from the 5% Club

Students experience brick-making workshops at North Star Science School Nov 2024

For the 5th year, Ibstock welcomed hundreds of year 8 and 9 students to experience a handmade brick workshop, a messy, fun, and engaging activity

Students experience brick-making workshops at North Star Science School

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Products from Ibstock featured in eleven award winning categories at the Brick Development Association’s (BDA) Brick Awards 2024, including the highly coveted Supreme Award.



Ibstock enjoys outstanding success at the 2024 BDA Brick Awards

Clay bricks are one of the UK's #1 building materials of choice. They endure the test of time for 100s of years, require little to no maintenance, and are one of the very few products that grow more beautiful with age. Hear from different voices across industry, who talk about why clay bricks are the UK's building material of choice and why they are set to continue to be the face of Britain for centuries to come.

What are the benefits of building with clay bricks?

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CEO Joe Hudson: Ibstock are more than ready to play a leading role in the recovery of building

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With more focus than ever on housebuilding, we recently had the opportunity of speaking with our CEO, Joe Hudson to discuss how Ibstock are more than ready to play a leading role in the recovery of building. 

Interview: CEO, Joe Hudson on how Ibstock are more than ready to play a leading role in the recovery of building

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At Ibstock, we believe that supporting the health and wellbeing of our people is essential to building a stronger, more resilient business. As awareness of physical and mental wellbeing continues to grow across the construction and manufacturing sectors, we remain committed to creating a workplace culture where every colleague feels supported.

Supporting Health and Wellbeing at Ibstock: A Holistic Approach for 2024 and Beyond

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Watch the webinar - Designing with brick slips webinar (Primary)

Designing with brick slips webinar

Ibstock has a great CPD for innovative ways to design with brick and we highly recommend you book yourself in to find out more and ask questions. Find out more about our webinar with Façade Ideas where we run through our solutions to designing with brick slips.

Designing with brick slip facade webinar

Tag a Tradie 2024 winner

Southampton tradesman wins big with Ibstock’s #TagATradie competition

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A Southampton-based brickie is celebrating after winning big in Ibstock’s first ever #TagATradie social media competition.

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Ibstock - Onsite Renewable Energy Oct 24

Update Article - On-site renewable energy generation - October 2024

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On-site renewable energy generation - Update article

In 2021, Ibstock Plc became one of the first UK building products manufacturers to procure 100% of its electricity from renewable sources, enabling the Group to make a significant step forward in its carbon reduction journey. In this summary report, Richard Capper, Energy Manager for the Group, provides an update on the ongoing evaluation and implementation of on-site renewable energy solutions across Ibstock factory locations.

On-site renewable energy generation 

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Flooding poses a growing threat to properties, infrastructure, and communities, especially with unpredictable weather patterns becoming more common. Traditional flood defences like levees, sandbags and embankments can help but are often reactive and sometimes no implemented in time to stop rising flood waters, but modern solutions are gaining popularity due to their versatility and resilience. 

Advantages of Stepoc walls for flood protection

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Looking to elevate your brickwork with the perfect arch? At Ibstock, we offer a wide range of brick arches designed to suit any project, from traditional brickwork openings to more intricate and ornate designs. Whether you’re working on a heritage building, a modern structure, or a drive-through entrance, our arches provide both beauty and functionality, ensuring the ideal solution for every architectural need.

Enhance your brickwork with Ibstock's prefabricated arches: find the perfect solution for your project

Ceramics UK  Pledge Conference Awards 2024 -  Jamie Scott Emerging Talent Award

WE ARE thrilled to celebrate an exceptional achievement at the Ceramics UK PLEDGE Awards, where our dedicated teams received an impressive 57 nominations and brought home 36 awards! 