Taylor Maxwell 13th Apr 2021
Timber Update April 2021
On 1 April 2021, TM Global revised its trading name to Taylor Maxwell Hardwood. This update better represents the heritage of the Hardwood division within the Taylor Maxwell G...
BDA Launches Brickmakers Quality Charter
8th Apr 2021
In March, the Brick Development Association (BDA) launched the brand new Brickmakers Quality Charter. This certification will provide the whole UK construction supply chain with full assurance of the high standards of the brick manufacturers, with regards to their clay bricks, manufacturing process and ethical practices.
The Brick Development Association is the national authority on clay bricks and pavers. Their role is to collect and communicate the interests of their members and ensure that their products remain the UK’s material of choice in the construction industry. The introduction of the Brickmakers Quality Charter will give further confidence to the construction industry that the bricks they are using are of the highest quality.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of bricks imported from outside of the EU. Therefore, the Charter has been introduced to ensure that companies wishing to have the BQC logo on their branding and products, have met a basic set of criteria. Application to the scheme is not mandatory, however, any brickmaker wanting to demonstrate that they operate with high standards of ethics and production practices, is encouraged to apply to receive recognition for being a reputable manufacturer.
Clay brick manufacturers who wish to register with the BQC are required to demonstrate compliance and adherence to eight internationally recognised Critical Assessment Points. They must provide evidence of their credentials in at least four of these CAPs, with CAP number seven and eight being mandatory. Those who then receive the certification are awarded with either a one, two, or three-star rating, depending on how many of the CAPs they meet. These CAPs are:
This new certification is a welcomed change in the construction industry and will no doubt encourage manufacturers to meet these CAPs, therefore reducing the number of unreliably sourced bricks on the market.
If you are a clay brick, paver or tile manufacturer who wishes to apply, please visit www.brick.org.uk for more information.
Taylor Maxwell 13th Apr 2021
On 1 April 2021, TM Global revised its trading name to Taylor Maxwell Hardwood. This update better represents the heritage of the Hardwood division within the Taylor Maxwell G...
Taylor Maxwell 1st Apr 2021
On 1 April 2021, TM Global revised its trading name to Taylor Maxwell Hardwood. This update better represents the heritage of the Hardwood division within the Taylor Maxwell G...
Taylor Maxwell 4th Mar 2021
As we head towards the Spring, all the signs in the timber markets are pointing to a very busy quarter, as UK homeowners look to spend their holiday money on home and garden i...
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