Brick Builds Better

Whether it’s a dream house, a suburban school, a downtown storefront, an urban hospital or a restored streetscape, nothing evokes authenticity, durability and beauty like genuine clay brick.

BUILD SOMETHING REAL WITH BRICK

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Why Choose Brick?

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Protection

"The Three Little Pigs” were right: brick provides superior shelter in ways other cladding materials can’t match in terms of durability, fire protection, protection from wind-borne debris and more.

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Sustainability

Genuine clay brick is made from natural materials, is inherently recyclable and can last over 100 years. If clay brick isn’t sustainable, what cladding is?

 

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Financial Value

Brick builds better value. No other material provides as much aesthetic, protective and long-lasting value as a building clad with brick.

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Brick for Homeowners

Brick doesn't rot, dent or need to be painted, and it will never tear or be eaten by termites. Besides its enviable durability and strength, brick’s modular units and variety of shapes have resulted in beautiful structures in just about every architectural style.

See The DIY Brick Patio Liz Made!


Brick Influencers

Check out BIA's rapidly expanding brick
influencer program to see the cool projects this
talented group have created.


Commercial Design Winner 2020


Videos For Homeowners

Whether you're looking for DIY inspiration or to learn more about brick, we put together a collection of videos designed specifically for homeowners.


Brick for Professionals

Over 70% of the brick in this country is manufactured by a BIA member, which means interested parties can learn more about brick simply by searching through our member directory. 

Supporting the Clay Brick Industry

In existence since 1934, BIA is the only trade association in the USA devoted specifically to the clay brick industry.

Events




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2023 BIA Spring Meetings

May 9 - May 10
Francis Marion Hotel
Charleston, SC

2023 BIA Fall Meetings

October 17 - 18, 2023
Hilton Marco Island
Marco Island, FL

Education

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We provide a rigorous and exclusive training program to our members, and graduates earn a Certified Brick Specialist certification.
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Advocacy

The brick industry recognizes that the stewardship of our planet lies in the hands of our generation. Our goal is to continually seek out innovative, environmentally friendly opportunities in the manufacturing process and for the end use of clay brick products. As demonstrated over time, we are committed to manufacturing products that provide exceptional energy efficiency, durability and recyclability that are low-maintenance, with minimal impact on the environment from which they originate.