Brick World Review 1/2023

Editorial

• India embraces green building

by Paola Giacomini

World News

Events

• Batimatec 2023 on the starting blocks
• Clemson Brick Forum, a major autumn event

Economics

• Wienerberger acquires part of Terreal’s business operations
• A positive 2022 for real estate in Italy
• European construction set to stagnate until 2025
• U.S. residential construction declines for the first time
• Ibstock surpasses expectations with revenue of £513 million
• India’s unstoppable growth

Interview

• The innovative spirit of Prayag Clay Products

Technology

• Cotto Cusimano improves the efficiency of its firing process
• Key technologies for brick cutting, gluing and grinding
• Automation and AI for the brick and tile industry
• Compact modules for facing brick decoration
• Bedeschi publishes first sustainability report

Architecture

• The new Magdalene College library