Ibstock
is raising the bar in the specification industry with the launch of The
I-Range, to provide architects with ‘Best in Class’ service following the
announcement of a major investment programme into its architectural
offering.
The
UK’s leading manufacturer of clay bricks is transforming the service it
provides to help inspire and support architects and specifiers at every stage
of the building process, from concept right through to completion.
The
new specification offering includes the exciting launch a flagship range of
brick solutions available to architects and specifiers who are looking for a
unique product with unparalleled expert support in the shape of Ibstock’s
Design Advisors. Ibstock’s product range includes a collection of Wirecut,
Waterstruck, Stock and Handmade products available in a wide range of colours
and textures to suit all building projects.
As
part of The I-Range, architects and specifiers will also benefit from Ibstock’s
commitment to set the benchmark for service. This includes the introduction of
a host of new solutions and services to add value throughout the specification
process, supported by a team of in-house specification experts on-hand to
provide guidance, advice and answers any questions that specifiers have.
Ben
Gerry, Commercial Director – Ibstock Solutions, said: “As a business at the
heart of building, we pride ourselves on working in partnership with architects
and specifiers and being involved in projects that are transforming the UK’s
built environment. The investment into our specification offering is part of
our ongoing commitment to raise the industry bar.”
The
company will also utilise its recently launched showroom, The I-Studio, located
in the heart of London’s thriving architectural community, to aid collaboration
and inspire architects working on urban specification projects. Combining
information and state-of-the-art technology, the I-Studio is a creative space
where specifiers can share ideas, visualise projects and consult with experts
on all stages of design and specification.
Ibstock
has also introduced its new online Product Selector, the first technology of
its kind in the UK market. Designed to help architects and specifiers
identify the ‘perfect’ brick for any project, it gives users the opportunity to
search the company’s extensive range of solutions, select the right product for
the job and then display this in a variety of projects views and
configurations.
Alongside
a stellar product offering, The I-Range also encompasses a national contract
management service, which offers a dedicated project manager for
specifiers.
Ben
continued: “The I-Range has been developed over the past year with the
specification market in mind. Market research informs us that a significant
appetite exists for for the colours and textures featured within the range,
with a lot of time being spent on the development of the range.
“This is an
extremely exciting step forward in the services and solutions that Ibstock
offers UK specifiers and our aim is to continue to help support and inspire
architects at every stage of the specification process.”
