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Michelmersh to Produce the World’s First 100% Hydrogen Fired Clay Bricks

Michelmersh has announced its successful bid to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) UK Government, Industrial Fuel Switching competition to conduct a…

Materials Matter, BIM Version 4: A decade of the most advanced BIM Brick files

Responding rapidly on the Government’s Construction Strategy published in May 2011, Michelmersh responded with its first range of clay product files and was the first…

Together we can eliminate non-essential single-use plastics

Sustainability is at the forefront of Michelmersh’s ethos and remains one of its four core values. The Group continues to strive to be a well invested, long term, sustainable and environmentally responsible business.

Alongside the Government accelerating our path to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, Michelmersh extends its corporate responsibility and governance of its sustainable agenda. The Group continues to raise sustainability awareness, accountability and the education of environmental impacts, and to highlight the importance of accurate reporting whilst setting considerable objectives. Michelmersh is committed to continuing to invest in its people, communities and protecting our planet. Through its ‘Sustainability Group’, Michelmersh hopes to continue to lead the industry in sustainable achievements, further extending the value of our products and services for all our stakeholders.

HOBHOUSE COURT: Realising Ambitious Brick Façades

Positioned in an architecturally sensitive area surrounding Trafalgar Square, Hobhouse Court has a distinctly contemporary façade which needed brickwork to reflect the richness, grain and materiality of the surrounding vernacular. A partial new-build, partial refurbishment project, Hobhouse Court is a vibrant and accessible environment designed to enhance the area and preserve the historical surroundings. The end design was a massive undertaking to ensure the creation, designed by Arquitectonica and Brisac Gonzalez, was realised.

PLEDGE 100: 100,000 bricks for future bricklayers

‘Skill shortage’ is a term that has appeared regularly in the headlines over the past few years as the construction industry faces a shortage of skilled labour across all sectors and is constantly challenged with initiatives to encourage young people and those re-training to embark on careers within the industry.

Perfection in pre-fabrication for medical excellence

Designed to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ accreditation, the latest phase of the University College London Hospital (UCLH) main campus regeneration with the specialist Ear, Nose, Throat and Dental facility is an exemplar project, defining the future of pre-fabrication. Situated in a Bloomsbury conservation area that is characterised by traditional brick buildings with portland stone pediments, detailing and string coursing, architects Pilbrow& Partners have designed a sophisticated and carefully considered, contemporary scheme that is sympathetic to the heritage of the site whilst pushing the boundaries of construction technology in architecture and manufacturing and delivering a top-class facility.

Supporting bricklaying education on an international stage

Michelmersh has always been at the forefront of supporting educational institutions, donating products and giving Continuing Professional Development (CPD) presentations to colleges and vocational courses across the country. Its goal is to aid in the process of training and educating our promising young bricklayers. The British manufacturer believes it is important to meet the demand for the next generation of craftsmen and women within the construction sector, facilitating their training by providing them with the highest quality products and tools, as well as the most relevant technical information.

Lewis Greenwood, WorldSkills UK Bricklaying candidate at his first training session using Michelmersh products

Supporting the next generation of bricklayers

Michelmersh remains committed to supporting local further education, consistently playing its part in donating to initiatives for our youth. The British Manufacturer’s objective is to maintain this vital role, helping to train, educate and most importantly, meet the demand for bright, skilled workers within the construction sector.