The Clay Brick Association represents the clay brick and paver manufacturers of Southern Africa.
We educate on sustainable production and energy-efficient building design.
We inspire sustainable, contemporary brick architecture and building design in all areas of the built environment: commercial, residential and landscape. We undertake research into the safe, sustainable production of clay bricks and pavers. We prepare and distribute property owner guides and builders’ technical manuals to educate South Africans on best practice in masonry construction.
How we serve our members & the public.
The Clay Brick Association of Southern Africa represents the clay brick and paver manufacturers of Southern Africa.
We inspire sustainable, contemporary brick architecture and building design in all areas of the built environment: commercial, residential and landscape. We undertake research into the safe, sustainable production of clay bricks and pavers. We prepare and distribute property owner guides and builders’ technical manuals to educate South Africans on best practice in masonry construction.
Serving property owners, developers and builders
Our goal is to ensure that local property owners achieve long life, good value and sustained performance from brick walling and paving.
Serving our Members
All ClayBrick members are committed to the production and supply of premium products to the building and construction industries, as well as end-users.
Environmentally Conscious
With clay bricks being the material of choice for many building professionals and consumers alike, they also enjoy an international legacy in sustainable building design.
Liaison with Government
The CBA maintains regular contact with the offices of national administrations such as the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, and the Department of Housing, to ensure government regulations are adhered to.
Special Projects & Initiatives
ClayBrick.org supports various initiatives pertaining to the reduction of energy usage in buildings, including the development of national standards for walling, as set out by the SABS
Latest News & Articles
Browse our latest news and articles.
Face bricks add appeal to captivating Pretoria home
Interest Group:Property Owners & DevelopersThe versatility and associated benefits of clay face brick allow it to extend across all sectors of the construction industry, forming a vital component of massive developments, hospitals and schools or even an...
Face brick meets sustainable needs of modern development
Interest Group:Property Owners & DevelopersMirroring I-CAT Environmental Solutions’ principles of ecological sustainability, its flagship Pretoria-based building was constructed using only environmentally-aligned products, among them, Corobrik’s range of face...
Face brick enhances the environmental benefits of iconic Agrivaal building
Interest Group:Building Construction ProfessionalsThe completion of the regeneration and reconstruction of the Agrivaal building in December last year has revitalised Tshwane’s Central Business District with its unique style. As the embodiment of resource efficiency...
Face brick creates neat, minimalist look for “01 on Lunar”
Interest Group:Building Construction ProfessionalsBeautiful clay brick:Commercial ProjectThrough the clever use of materials, including Corobrik’s range of low-maintenance face bricks, the immaculate 01 on Lunar building on the uMhlanga Ridge emanates a clean, neat...
Exposed brick creates new identity for Wits University Residence
The construction of additional accommodation at the University of Witwatersrand’s Barnato Hall of Residence will provide a hundred and fifty students with new rooms by the end of 2019. Although modest in the face of the national shortfall of 250,000 beds (according to...
Effective learning campus for Mpumalanga
Interest Group:Property Owners & DevelopersBeautiful clay brick:Social InfrastructureSituated on the University of Mpumalanga Lower Campus, the Research Facility provides a spacious, bright academic environment that takes advantage of the climate and natural...
Durban’s iconic Japanese Gardens upgraded.
Interest Group:Property Owners & DevelopersEThekwini Municipality continues to show its commitment to the city’s residents through a number of ongoing upgrades to public spaces, prioritising the use of quality contractors and building materials for every project....
Durability, quality and sustainability win Steyn City project for Apollo
Interest Group:Property Owners & DevelopersApollo Brick is proud to be chosen as one of the main suppliers of an extensive construction project launched at Steyn City in Fourways. The durability and sustainability of clay brick was a key factor in the design of...
Destroyed church to be rebuilt with brick donation
Interest Group:Building Construction ProfessionalsSevere thunderstorms which hit KwaZulu-Natal in April this year took many lives and left thousands of structures destroyed – one of which was the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Empangeni. The tragic collapse of a brick...
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