Over a century of clay and concrete product innovation
A history of building the future
Wherever you are in Britain, you won’t be far from a building with a Forterra brick, block or bespoke clay or concrete product somewhere in its fabric.
Our history of manufacturing building products began in the 19th century; we kept Britain building right through the 20th century; and we continue to be at the forefront of building innovation in the 21st century so you, and future generations, can continue to build history.
Whether you’re looking for the latest in offsite manufacturing techniques for your next commercial project; for a high volume, sustainable brick supply for a new housing development; or maybe even bespoke, hand-crafted clay products for a heritage restoration project, our products and services are Keeping Britain Building.
Building your next project
From foundations to the last finial, we are here to support you with vital building products and services that will help you to make your next construction project a successful one. Browse our ranges of bricks, blocks, bespoke and more.
Case studies
Sometimes, it is reassuring to read about other success stories before embarking on your own. Here, you will find examples of residential, education, commercial and public sector construction projects in which Forterra’s innovative products, and its skilled, approachable teams and flexible services, have played a significant part.
To showcase your own project featuring Forterra building products and services, contact us on marketing@forterra.co.uk
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What we’re doing to plug the bricklaying skills gap
The skills gap in the UK labour market has been well documented over recent times. Construction is one of the hardest hit industries, with the double impact of Brexit and Covid-19 resulting in many EU migrant workers choosing to leave the UK. But the issue extends beyond that as we shall explore in this article along with what we at Forterra are doing to try and ensure future generations of young people seek to pursue a career in construction.
A recent Federation of Master Builders membership survey found that 45% of builders were struggling to recruit bricklayers. This isn’t a new phenomenon, the shortage of skilled workers in the construction industry has been reported for many years now and has shown little sign of abating.