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.
Clay brick at the cutting edge
Interest Group:Property Owners & DevelopersBeautiful clay brick:Commercial ProjectJohannesburg’s Sandton metropole concentrates the energy, wealth, power and diversity of Africa into a mighty, tight space. Forever transforming, its current developments are...
Clay brick adds value to affordable housing
Interest Group:Building Construction ProfessionalsA person’s home is more than just a place to sleep and store personal belongings. It’s a representation of who they are, an extension of what they represent in this world and a tangible example of their place in...
CBA’s LCA presented at National Colloqium
Interest Group:Brick Manufacturers & MembersCBA Technical Director Nico Mienie presented that clay brick industry Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) at the 2-day SAEEC in November 2018. The CBA took part in Session 4: Track C - Energy Efficiency Building Envelope. Over...
Carbon Tax – the carrot and the stick
Interest Group: Brick Manufacturers & Members Submitted by: Lisa Reynolds Carbon Tax is being implemented in South Africa from 1 June 2019. At the CBA’s annual conference, Lisa Reynolds of Green Building Design Group (GreenBDG) updated CBA members on...
Cabrico paves Stellenbosch development
Interest Group: Property Owners & Developers Beautiful clay brick: Paving Project Cabrico Bricks has supplied clay pavers to the exciting new mixed use estate Devonbosch in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands. The clay paving reflects the history...
Building a sustainable future at Conradie Park
Interest Group: Property Owners & Developers Beautiful clay brick: Social Infrastructure Conradie Park is a new mixed-income, mixed-use housing development conveniently located near main arterial roads, in Pinelands, Cape Town. The R3 billion,...
Brick “jacket” Improves mud rondavel lifespan
Interest Group: Building Construction Professionals Traditional mud brick rondavels can be easily and affordably upgraded to increase thermal efficiency and aesthetics with the addition of a face brick “skin”. Architect and lecturer, Mthembeni Mkhize came...
Boundary Park captivates with contemporary Black Brick façade
A Boundary Park warehouse and office block, located within Johannesburg’s North Riding area, is a unique envisioning of the striking elegance that characterises Corobrik’s latest addition to the clay paver range – the Black Brick. The multi-faceted Boundary Park,...
Bongioanni scores in Central Africa
Interest Group: Brick Manufacturers & Members In a country where bricks have been virtually squeezed out of the market by concrete, a prominent businessman has recently re-opened a brick factory with his team. For the new start, they chose Bongioanni’s Tecno...
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