{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/697b476ab4be99fbd86f31c9/69af45a6a94467652561c8eb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How Bricks Are Made and Why Quality Matters | Max McClean and Marc van Rijn | Conversation #47","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/697b476ab4be99fbd86f31c9/1773094280807-d8d31595-92ea-44ec-bc71-58d1eef7e7c1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>How much do you really know about the bricks around you?</p><p><br></p><p>In Conversation 47 of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Max McClean of Camtech Building Products Ltd and Marc van Rijn of Caprice Baksteen share the story behind one of the most important materials in construction.</p><p><br></p><p>From sourcing clay in the rivers of the Netherlands to producing bricks at incredible scale, this episode explores the craft, engineering and tradition behind high quality brickmaking.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss</p><p> • The origin of the clay used in premium bricks</p><p> • The scale of modern brick production</p><p> • Why Caprice Baksteen bricks are known for quality</p><p> • The relationship between manufacturers and bricklayers</p><p> • The future of brickwork in construction</p><p><br></p><p>A fascinating conversation for anyone interested in how buildings are truly made.</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsored by Site Ready Solutions and Grayson GB Ltd</p><p>Powered by Garry Staines</p><p>#TheHodcast #Brickmaking #Brickwork #ConstructionIndustry #CapriceBaksteen #Camtech #TogetherWeCan</p>","author_name":"The HODCAST"}