Industry News

Pavers add colour to iconic Loftus Park 1 year ago The Loftus Park precinct in Pretoria is a large-scale, mixed-use development that will seek to stimulate growth within this region. Contributing to... read more	Sustainability performance portal 1 year ago What is the objective of the online submission of brick manufacturing statistics? This online platform will allow advanced monitoring of performance... read more	Built-in thermal performance saves electricity in schools 1 year ago When you make energy-efficient construction decisions, you can expect that your building will cost less to operate, produce fewer greenhouse gas... read more	THE VOICE of the clay brick industry 1 year ago October 2018 CBA President Colin Meyer "It gives me great pleasure to report on my first three months in office. Switch Africa Green Project All... read more	SETA graduates ready to tackle next qualification 1 year ago Corobrik’s dedication to community empowerment through ongoing educational opportunities has afforded 18 individuals with disabilities the... read more
Old Boy brings new life to Joburg school buildings 1 year ago Timeless face brick has allowed for the subtle fusion of old and new in the elegant construction of St David’s Marist Inanda’s new boarding house and... read more	Exposed brick creates new identity for Wits University Residence 1 year ago The construction of additional accommodation at the University of Witwatersrand’s Barnato Hall of Residence will provide a hundred and fifty students... read more	Presentation to Border Kei Institute of Architects 1 year ago Rod Taylor of First Bricks presented a workshop on clay brick to the Border Kei Institute of Architects in East London. Executive Officer Glynis... read more	Renovated Boksburg Lake 1 year ago The Corobrik brand is, once again, adding to the historic legacy of South Africa after its clay paver and face brick range were selected for the... read more	Face brick takes flight at International Airport Hospital 1 year ago The versatility of face brick has seen it incorporated in a number of prominent structures across the healthcare sector. One innovative example is... read more
Fostering sustainability in brickmaking micro-enterprises 1 year ago The Clay Brick Association of South Africa (CBA), EcoMetrix Africa (EMA) and Partners for Innovation (PfI) have been commissioned to execute a 3-year... read more	International Ceramic Course 1 year ago Dr. Andrew Smith, the world renown expert on Ceramic technology who lectures at the University of Derby, has offered to present a short course on... read more	2018 AGM & Conference Gallery 1 year ago On behalf of the CBA Board of Directors, I would like to thank all sponsors, organisers, speakers and participants for their enthusiastic... read more	Dry Running Vacuum pumps for extrusion 1 year ago Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems has successfully introduced their dry vacuum technology for clay brick extrusion to the African market with 13 local... read more	CBA exhibits at Interbuild Africa 1 year ago In August, the CBA marketed the benefits of clay brick at Interbuild Africa - the biggest building and construction exhibition on the continent. We... read more