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Understanding The Circular Economy in Construction: How Reclaimed Materials Build a Sustainable Future
How reclaimed materials are shaping sustainable, low-carbon construction across the UK Building for tomorrow by reusing what already works The way we design and build is changing fast. Across the...
Chris Bourne |
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Guide to Choosing Reclaimed Bricks: Matching, Sizing & Sustainability
Guide to Choosing Reclaimed Bricks: Matching, Sizing & Sustainability When it comes to building or renovating with character, few materials compare to reclaimed bricks. They carry history, patina, and...
Chris Bourne |
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London Yellow Brick Slips for Kitchens and Internal Walls
London Yellow Brick Slips: Real Character for Real Homes How These Handmade Slips Transformed One North London Kitchen When you're planning a kitchen extension, it’s easy to focus on the...
Chris Bourne |
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The UK Brick Tax – How History Shaped British Brickwork
The UK Brick Tax is one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of British construction. Introduced in 1784 during the reign of George III, the tax was designed...
Luke Clarke |
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Sourcing Local Reclaimed Materials to Cut Transport Emissions
Reclaimed Materials Sourced Locally, Cutting Transport Emissions Introduction: Why Local Matters in Sustainable Construction When it comes to sustainable building practices, the materials you choose matter — but so does...
Chris Bourne |
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Eco Store Built with Stainability & Reclaimed Bricks
Building Better: How Reclaimed Bricks Helped Shape the M&S Eco Store in Sheffield Marks & Spencer’s Learning Store on Ecclesall Road isn’t just another high-street location — it’s a flagship...
Chris Bourne |
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How Reclaimed Bricks Reduce Embodied Carbon in Construction
Reclaimed Bricks: A Low-Carbon Building Material for Sustainable Projects Reducing embodied carbon is now a critical design consideration for architects, specifiers, and developers focused on low-impact, future-ready buildings. Whether you’re...
Chris Bourne |
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Are Reclaimed Bricks carbon neutral?
Can Reclaimed Bricks Help Reduce Your Project’s Carbon Footprint? In a construction industry increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints and meeting net zero goals, the question of whether reclaimed bricks...
Chris Bourne |
