Brick World Review 2/2021

Editorial

• Construction drives the recovery

by Paola Giacomini

World News

Economics

• World construction set to see strong growth through to 2025
• Strong rebound in European construction in 2021
• Italian brick and tile industry’s revenues remain stable in 2020
• Brick and roof tile machinery sees double-digit growth
• Ibstock sees rapid growth

Interview

• Designer roof tiles and sunscreens, combining aesthetics and functionality

Technology

• EuroPoroton doubles its capacity in Romania
• New-generation brick technology in strong demand in Italy
• Digital technologies for the heavy clay sector
• A new kiln for Keramika Burgas
• The appeal of aged brick
• Cutting solutions for clay products
• Advances in brick firing technology

Topics

• Human resources and the digital transformation

Architecture

• Sustainable architecture south of New Delhi