The communities we serve are incredibly important to us, as they are home to our employees and future team members. Many Forterra employees are deeply involved in their communities, organizing and participating in a variety of activities and events. These range from local conservation efforts and charity fundraisers to community volunteering.
For many years, we have championed construction colleges, providing much-needed materials for bricklaying courses to support the next generation of bricklayers. We are now taking this one step further and are inviting colleges to apply to become one of our Construction Hubs. As well as receiving a donation of bricks, they will also receive London Brick branded merchandise and the opportunity for their students to gain valuable exposure to some of the industry’s leading experts. Read more about our Construction Hubs here.
SuDs (Sustainable Drainage Systems) are about to become mandatory in England with the enactment of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. But what does this mean for your next development? In this blog we explain what you need to consider. read more
Leading building products manufacturer, Forterra aided the uncovering and documenting of Must Farm, an incredibly well-preserved bronze age settlement found close to its Kings Dyke clay quarry in Peterborough. read more
Bricks have a huge cultural significance that has shaped our built environment for centuries. In many of our older cities, towns and villages, the challenge for architects is how can they take this cue to match their surroundings while creating their own design statement that will become part of tomorrow’s heritage. read more
