Brick Development Association (BDA)

The Brick Development Association, or BDA, represents the clay brick and paver industries in the United Kingdom. It is based in Stoke-on-Trent. The site says its members make almost all UK-manufactured clay brick. Its work is about building materials, not aviation.

The association gives members objective technical advice about clay brick. Its library of technical knowledge is open to anyone to use at no cost. It also lists membership, training and continuing professional development.

The annual Brick Awards celebrate brick architecture and craftsmanship from around the world. The site says the 50th annual awards will be held on 4 November 2026 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel. It also has a 2026 shortlist and a 2025 winners page.

The Brick Works series is designed to support the continued professional development of practitioners. The Brick Bulletin is a weekly digital feature with case studies of brick architecture.

The association recently launched what the site calls the industry's first quality charter. It helps the industry identify and source responsibly made brick. The charter also guards the supply chain against substandard products.

The site has a regulations and compliance section covering the Building Safety Act and the Future Homes Standard. It also has a brick calculator, research papers and guides. The site says clay brick has a minimum lifespan of 150 years and a low carbon footprint from locally sourced clay, water and sand.

Contact is through the Stoke-on-Trent office at Commerce House, Festival Park, ST1 5BE, or by phone at 01782 744631. The site also lists social media accounts on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.