# How Bricks Are Made: The Ibstock Brick Story

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Podcast: [The Bricklaying Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bricklaying-show-6457055)
Published: 2026-05-22T16:00:02+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1071

## Resource

Ash Mahoney chats with Olly Sharp, who is Head of Key Accounts at Ibstock - the UK’s largest brick manufacturer. This episode uncovers how the bricks behind Britain’s homes and skylines are made. From factories producing up to 300,000 bricks a day to the journey from clay extraction to land restoration, they explore the scale, innovation and future of the industry, including how Ibstock creates more than 450 types of brick and keeps up with demand in a changing construction market.

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