Design and Construction - Economical aspects

Involvement of our industry in sustainability
Innovation - Information - Training

Our industry wants to create products that are in accordance with the needs of architects and builders. These new products and techniques are designed to improve the quality of the building process at different levels:

• Foster innovation in architectural design
• Allow variety in dimension and colour
• Initiate new techniques and processes

New techniques developed within the European brick industry (glued masonry, pre-assembly process, etc.) must be accompanied by the continuous re-training of architects and bricklayers. This requires an involvement at every level (manufacturers, workers, technical advisers, etc.) in order to achieve maximum progress.

From an economic point of view, innovation can improve on-site efficiency, reduce build times and as a consequence, reduce costs.

European roof tile manufacturers are also developing more sustainable products, for example, new solar tiles that can be well integrated into the roof.

Industry is also developing new roof tile panels with a cellular structure that can provide thermal insulation and reduce air conditioning needs.

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