Amid the urgency to build new homes and infrastructure, the building industry must step up to address the biodiversity crisis. Ibstock is leading the way with innovative initiatives, ensuring every development — from brick factories to quarry sites — considers and enhances local ecosystems. By assessing habitats at the start and integrating biodiversity improvements into restoration plans, they aim to boost habitat value both before and after development.

To meet the new biodiversity net gain requirements, Ibstock has introduced products that make it easier for wildlife to coexist with human development. Bee bricks, bat boxes, swift boxes, and hedgehog-friendly gravel boards are discreetly built into new structures, creating essential habitats without disrupting the living spaces of residents. This thoughtful integration of biodiversity-friendly design helps homeowners enjoy the benefits of nature close to home while quietly supporting the UK’s broader goal of reversing biodiversity loss by 2050.