When: Thursday 02 October 2025, 14:00 - 16:30
Where: H.G. Matthews Brickworks, Bellingdon, Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 2UR
Speaker: Jim Matthews, Managing Director, will accompany us throughout the visit
The CILT London Region is always looking to visit organisations that have sustainability at the heart of their operations.
This event is led by the London Region and Supply Chain Operations Management Forum (SCOM)
HG Matthews Brickworks has produced high-quality bricks since 1923, specialising in traditional wood-fired bricks and sustainable brickmaking methods. They are pioneers in earth construction, with their Earth Building Blocks offering eco-friendly alternatives for modern builds. Their approach combines heritage craftsmanship with sustainability—such as low-energy production and natural materials within circular building systems.
Jim Matthews, Managing Director, will accompany us throughout the visit.
More about H.G. Matthews work in sustainability here: https://architecturetoday.co.uk/from-earth-to-action-hg-matthews-regenerative-practice/
Agenda:
• 2:00 – 2:15 PM: Arrival and Welcome
• 2:15 – 3:15 PM: Guided Site Tour of the Brickworks, demonstrating both traditional techniques and modern sustainable practices
3.15 – 3.30: Refreshments
• 3:30 – 4:15 PM: Presentation on Sustainability at H.G. Matthews (Earth Building Blocks, energy efficiency, circular construction) + Q&A.
• 4:15 – 4:30 PM: Informal Networking, followed by departure
Travel:
Ample parking on-site
Nearest Station is Metropolitan Line Chesham with a 20 minute bus journey (bus 149) to the site.
Delegates will need sturdy shoes or steel capped shoes/boots
- SUS1.1 Social, Economic and Environmental Resilience
- SC2.1 Process, Production, Planning and Flow
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