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.
US research confirms thermal efficiency of brick
Interest Group: Building Construction Professionals Local and international comparative research continues to demonstrate why clay brick, as a 'green' building material, is so perfect for thermally efficient sustainable construction in South African...
Clay brick – the designers choice
Interest Group: Property Owners & Developers Outdoor spaces are important features in South African living. Over the years the trend has been to craft landscapes so that they become an extension of the house and a recreational area in their own right. Urban...
CBA Sustainability Desk Manager Vacancy
Interest Group: Property Owners & Developers, Building Construction Professionals, Brick Manufacturers & Members 6/03/ 2018 Sustainability Desk Manager position To whom it may concern The Clay Brick Association of South Africa (CBA) is looking...
Michelin stays safe with Ocon clay brick
Interest Group: Property Owners & Developers Ocon Brick is to supply approximately 400,000 clay stock bricks for the new Michelin Warehouse in Klipriver. The warehouse, currently under construction, will be used for the storage of tyres destined for import...
Our salute to the old-fashioned homes of the Witwatersrand
Interest Group: Brick Manufacturers & Members A few days ago, the DJ's at a local radio station disparaged the city of Brakpan for its old-fashioned “facebrick” houses. The brick homes found in Brakpan, Benoni and elsewhere on the Witwatersrand were...
Clay brick – the practical choice
Interest Group: Property Owners & Developers Buildings should be built to last and as such the life cycle value of a building derived from long term durability, low maintenance and energy savings should be the key determining factor to be taken into account....
Clay brick enhances “off-the-grid” Waterberg retreat
Interest Group: Property Owners & Developers Architecture collective Frankie Pappas has hidden the 3.3-metres-wide House of the Big Arch within the Bushveld nature reserve in the north of South Africa.As the house was located an hour-and-a-half drive to the...
Achieve acoustic comfort with clay masonry
Interest Group: Property Owners & Developers Few things irritate us more than exposure to excessive noise. It is difficult enough to concentrate with the distractions of nearby cell phones and loud conversations, without adding noise from other rooms or...
Old and new brickwork revitalises Lion Matchxx
Interest Group: Property Owners & Developers Sitting aside Kings Park Stadium and near the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban’s Lion Match Factory holds its own as one of the warm city’s memorable architectural landmarks. Property development and...
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