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Concrete hollow blocks are largely known to be the most eco-friendly solution when it comes to construction. Minimal costs, lower usage of building materials, and less pollution are some of the advantages attributed to construction using concrete hollow blocks. However, these magic blocks are not just great for construction, but also for adding some spark to your home environment. These blocks are useful in too many ways, so we have found a few creative methods that you can easily apply while building or renovating your home!

For The Love of Plants

Are you someone who wants to stay connected to nature? Looking for your own green corner? Concrete hollow blocks can easily serve your gardening skills. They can be loyal plant carriers by safely containing soil and other nutrients for your seedlings to grow into full-blown plants. The best part is that you can build the blocks into any structure. Whether it is a tower or a pyramid full of blocks, you can get creative and plant anything accordingly. You can also define the amount of space that your mini garden will take over in the room or terrace. Succulents and vegetables and even flowering plants can be grown with hollow block planters.

Smart Repurposing

You can join the trend of upcycling items in your home with the twist of concrete hollow blocks. Whether it is extra seating or a DIY side table, you can easily use these blocks to create these furniture at a shockingly low price. Such furniture would ideally look great in terraces and balconies, but they can also be used in bedrooms to give a more rustic feel. Just stack a few blocks together and then add a hard plank of wood on top, sprinkle some pillows and cover with a brightly colored cloth and you have a neat little seating arrangement. A nightstand or a side table would be made the same way but would require less number of blocks minus the pillows. Maybe add a little lamp, and a few books?

DIY Outdoor Bar

Visiting night clubs or parties through the traffic is painful nowadays, and with the pandemic going on it also feels a little restricting to have some fun while social distancing rules are still applicable. Instead, why not create your own mini bar with concrete hollow blocks stacked on top of another? You can paint the blocks with multiple colors that suit your interiors and then place a console table on top to complete the look. Then use the hollow part of each block to place drinks and some decorative pieces.

Concrete Risers

Instead of store-bought risers for your furniture, simply use concrete hollow blocks of the same height underneath each piece of furniture. The best part is that you can use these hollow block risers to stash secret items and even shoes to save space. The blocks will also help add a rustic touch to your interiors.

Did this blog help? There are plenty of other ways to explore the versatility of concrete hollow blocks. Their durability and strength means that you can build absolutely anything with them. Take your creativity to the next mode with these amazing DIY hacks with concrete hollow blocks.

The 6.1 magnitude November earthquake in Bangladesh that jolted citizens in Dhaka and Chattogram awake in the wee morning hours has got everyone panicking recently. Reports of buildings tilting were observed, and experts have predicted that at any given moment an earthquake of a bigger scale can shake the country. In fact, a study by CUET noted that 78% of buildings in Chattogram are at risk if that happens. So the question remains – as responsible citizens in an unplanned urban scenario, have we ensured solid construction for our own safety? Apart from having excellent construction quality and skills, it is also important to use high-quality raw materials, one of which is our hollow concrete blocks. 

Eco-friendly Much?

Concrete blocks are manufactured differently and also involve different raw materials. They involve a mixture of cement, sand, and aggregate typically using limestone, all combined with water. Red bricks are made from clay, aggregate, and water in certain compositions. While clay bricks are cured by the vitrification process in temperatures exceeding 2000°C, concrete blocks are cured by a chemical reaction between cement and water that requires a temperature around 150°C, which is a lot more environmentally-friendly and cost-effective in terms of maintenance. Concrete blocks also consist of fly ash, a byproduct of many manufacturing processes, thus effectively helping to recycle industrial waste. The manufacture of red bricks on the other hand leave a significant carbon footprint and harmful impact on the environment.

Since it saves construction time and requires less water and mortar, we can say that concrete hollow blocks are flag bearers of environmental consciousness in terms of reducing, recycling and reusing materials in an efficient manner.

How Are Its Properties Different Than Red Bricks?

These blocks have many desirable properties. After manufacturing it loses moisture and shrinks in size, becoming more waterproof, while red bricks expand in size over time with absorption of moisture. Thus, it can withstand humid or rainy weather easily. In a country like Bangladesh where rainfall is common, these blocks have become a popular choice in construction for this reason. 

Concrete blocks are lightweight but tougher due to higher compressive strength. The most amazing part is that concrete blocks gain strength over time unlike red bricks. This means any building made of concrete hollow blocks will have significant earthquake and weather resistance, which is especially good news for those intending to construct high-rises or buildings that may be more prone to external pressure. 

The simplistic design allows uniformity and ease when applied during construction. So if you are constructing using hollow blocks, chances are that you will be able to finish the work faster or right on time. The hollowness creates lower density, which  allows better heat management with change of seasons and cancels out noise. 

Bti’s concrete blocks are manufactured with the intention to build safe and strong foundations that will last a lifetime. At a reasonable price your property will be ensured durability and incredible toughness. Whether you are a developer or someone willing to construct your own property yourself, you will not have to look any further when you opt for high-quality building products backed by the excellence of bti. If you do not prefer hollow blocks, we have concrete solid bricks in store as well. You can get more details simply by giving us a call.

When you walk on footpath or pavement in Dhaka, you may notice the changes they have
gone through in the last decade. The same changes you may also observe in walkways or
walking tracks, rooftop garden, sidewalk, driveway, parking lot and many other places of
modern residential, commercial and industrial areas. Instead of traditional red clay bricks you
find some kinds of strong engraved tiles or block-type substances there. Such tiles and blocks
are manufactured by bti Building Products, and they are called Pavement Tiles and
Unipavers. These building products are now widely used because of their various
applications and utilities. You can certainly feel elegance while stepping on the tracks made
of them. In the following sections you will get some ideas on Pavement Tiles and Unipavers
manufactured by bti Building Products.

Pavement Tiles:
The earthly and natural tone of pavement tiles adds elegance to your tracks. So, the uses of
pavement tiles for splendid walkways and other applications are getting huge appreciation.
Some applications of Pavement Tiles:

Walkway, Sidewalk:
In creating beautiful walkways inside or around your home and on the rooftop, pavement tiles
are matchless. Pavement tiles are replacing red bricks in making sidewalks along the streets
in cities and towns.

Driveway and Parking Lot:
You can make a durable and better driveway using pavement tiles. Parking lot or car park
needs proper grip to hold car-wheels. Pavement tiles are designed so and are being used
widely to make parking lot. Pavement tiles are easily installable, and the parking lot made of
them can easily be maintained.

Roof-Garden:
You obviously like to make your roof garden good looking and natural from all aspects. You
can use pavement tiles in the creation of a beautiful rooftop garden. Pavement tiles are
aesthetically excellent. So they will make your rooftop garden and outdoor spaces look fresh
even during the monsoon. As pavement tiles’ surface is non-skid, they are safe for walking
and cycling even when they are wet.

Pool Deck or Pool Patio:
Pool deck or pool patio is the immediate area around your pool, where you place lounge
chairs, tables and other backyard furniture. You can create the look of your entire swimming
area by using pavement tiles in this pool deck.

Industrial Yard:
You can use pavement tiles in industrious yards, because having the size of 12x12x1 inch,
these tiles are strong and highly durable. You can even customize them according to your
required PSI (strength) as you place an order to purchase form bti Building Products, so that

our pavement tiles can withstand high load. Therefore, using pavement tiles in industrial
yards will ensure smooth conveyance by vehicles without the tiles having to crack.

Promenade:
Pavement tiles are used for promenade which is usually a public place, i.e. a wide path for
walking next to the sea.

Aesthetic and Functional Appeal:
Pavement tiles, manufactured by bti Building Products, can be found in varieties of styles and
colours. They are versatile in design and used for attractive floor finish. So they are
aesthetically appealing. Pavement tiles are homogeneous in shape, and so they are easy to
install in both residential and commercial spaces. They can be used in any weather
conditions. Pavement tiles make your way smooth and  safe. Another advantage of pavement
tiles is that they can be replaced easily if needed. So, not only from an aesthetic perspective,
but also from a functional point of view, pavement tiles are very effective.

Unipavers:
Unipaver is a popular pavement surfacing block and also a flooring material. It is used for
various purposes.

Some Applications of Unipavers:
Unipavers are used for residential and commercial premises, and for various exterior
pavement applications. They are widely used in footpaths, walkways, garden landscaping,
pavements, driveways, factory yards, etc.
Besides having aesthetic and functional appeals, unipavers have various benefits.

Some Utility of Unipavers:
High-Strength and Durability:
Unipavers are made of cement, coarse sand, fine sand, pea gravel and stone dust through
modern machinery and state-of-the-art technology in bti Building Products’ factory in
Dhamari. So, unipavers are extremely durable, environment-friendly and cost-effective. They
can even sustain the load of hefty vehicles and can last for many years due to high strength
and durability.

Aesthetic Appeal:
Unipavers are comfortable to work on. They come in a variety of colours- red, yellow, blue,
gray and black. So they are aesthetically very pleasing.

Functional Appeal:
Functionally, unipavers are very beneficial. They can be used in any weather conditions.
Unipavers are slip-resistant and skid-resistant. So, for exterior pavement and driveways these
unipavers are truly a good solution during the rainy season.

Easy Installation and Maintenance:
Unipavers are accurate in dimensions and convenient for usage. Their interlocking pattern
makes them easy to install without any modern machinery and saves them from cracks.

Simply washing with water can keep them clean and glossy; so their maintenance is easy. As
unipavers do not need polishing or painting for maintenance, they can be the appropriate
solution to creating low maintenance pathways. Even these unipavers can easily be replaced
when necessary.

Customizable:
You can choose unipavers from a range of sizes. You can also customize unipaver to meet
your preferences while placing order to purchase from bti Building Products.

Pavement Tiles and Unipavers have changed the look of our floors and pavements around the
city. Having a lot of utility and various applications in residential, commercial and industrial
projects, our pavement tiles and unipavers have gained much popularity within prospective
customers and developers. More than that, people prefer them to add elegance to their
walking tracks.

We offer many benefits of using the Concrete Bricks and Concrete Hollow Blocks manufactured by bti Building Products. These benefits have caught the attention of both individual and real estate developers in Bangladesh.  Read the following sections to know why our Concrete Bricks and Concrete Hollow Blocks are so useful to our valued customers.

What Speciality We Offer:

Both Concrete Bricks and Concrete Hollow Blocks, manufactured by bti Building Products, are machine-made, environment friendly and consistent in finish. They are natural heat absorbent and so are excellent for making your rooftop. Being salinity resistant and damp proof, they are highly durable and unaffected by weather conditions. Concrete Hollow Blocks also make your walls soundproof. You can get customized Concrete Hollow Blocks and Concrete Bricks as per your need from bti Building Products.

Unaffected by Weather Change:

Other building materials like red clay bricks get moistened and damaged, and so they cannot sustain the effect of weather change. But Concrete Bricks and Concrete Hollow Blocks are made of durable materials- stone dust, stone chips, pea gravel, local sand, Sylhet sand, fine sand, coarse sand and cement. Being made of concrete, our products do not get damped or damaged by weather changes. So even in the havocs like fire, storm and earthquake, these products are less likely to suffer damage. Your walls made of our concrete products will not rot or warp. So making your walls with our products help you retain your home decoration and interior design.

Longevity and Easy Maintenance:

Walls made of our concrete building products cannot be weakened, tarnished or made fragile by termites or mold growth. But walls made by red clay bricks are fragile and susceptible to such damages. So if you want to build a long-lasting building and ensure easy maintenance, you will obviously opt for Concrete Bricks and Concrete Hollow Bricks.

Prevention of Harmful Effects:

Concrete Hollow Block has insulation properties that make walls sound, heat and moisture proof. Your masonry can itself function as insulation if it is built with this building product. Concrete Hollow Blocks are lightweight and earthquake resistant, and so they can be very effective for your safe construction in earthquake prone areas.

State-of-the-art Technology in Production:

Our bti Building Products’ factory in Joypura, Dhamrai, manufactures Concrete Bricks and Concrete Hollow Blocks through machine-automation using state-of-the-art technology. For ensuring high strength, we use stone dust, stone chips, pea gravel, local sand, Sylhet sand, fine sand, coarse sand and cement in the production of them. All building products go through the BUET-approved tests- Compressive Strength Test, Water Absorption Test and Salinity Test- in several stages of quality maintenance before curing and finally going to the market. So, you can stay assured of the quality of our products as you are buying from us to have a better construction experience.

Cost-effective in Usage:

While being used, Concrete Hollow Blocks need less plastering material than that of red bricks. The construction process is quick with these blocks, because they require less cement mortar, and little plastering. Therefore our products are very cost-effective in their usage.

Easy to Install:

Being machine-made, our blocks are consistent in finish, and uniform is size and shape. So these blocks are easy to install in your residential and commercial spaces. In making partition walls and load bearing structures such blocks are very effective. The high stress bearing capacity of these blocks has made them functionally more effective than traditional red bricks.

Reducing Wastage and Unnecessary Costs:

In the making of traditional red clay bricks in kilns, topsoil of arable fields and farms are being reduced on a large scale. In the burning of clay to make red bricks, huge amounts of coal and wood are wasted. Concrete Bricks and Concrete Hollow Blocks, manufactured by bti Building Products, are machine-made and recyclable. So the production process reduces environment-pollution, wastage and manufacturing costs. Consequently our building products become cost-effective for our customers as well.

Construction needs strength and high durability. With this in mind, we use highly durable and recyclable ingredients in making Concrete Bricks and Concrete Hollow Blocks through machine-automation in our bti Building Products’ factory in Dhamrai. Both aesthetically and functionally these bricks and blocks are very appealing and effective. Our blocks are environment friendly, strong in composition, earthquake resistant, and heat, sound and salinity proof. They also reduce building weight. The applications of them in internal partition walls, external boundary walls, rooftops, and for architectural decoration purposes have gained popularity. Concrete Bricks and Concrete Hollow Blocks have already been successfully used in bti projects. Individual and real estate developers are now showing interest in buying our Concrete Hollow Blocks and Concrete Bricks, as we offer many benefits to make construction safe and long lasting.

To eradicate pollution for the sake of public health and environment, eco-friendly building
materials are imperative. bti came forward with the initiative to care for the environment by
establishing the world-class bti Building Products factory in Dhamrai. The state-of-the-art
technology and supporting architecture of this factory are used to manufacture eco-friendly
building products, namely Concrete Hollow Block, Concrete Brick, Pavement Tile and
Unipaver. Landowners, developers and clients can ensure the highest quality of construction of
their residential and commercial projects with these building products. In this blog, you will find
out the innovative approach used by the factory to create quality building products.

The Quality We Maintain
The production processes of Concrete Hollow Blocks, Concrete Bricks, Pavement Tiles, and
Unipavers are all environment-friendly, and they incorporate recycling as an essential step. The
factory is spread across 5 ½ bigha land. Various respected dignitaries, including the Bangladesh
Army visited our factory to see how we maintain high quality throughout the manufacturing
process. Our quality control lab ensures that every piece produced is perfect for usage. After
production our blocks and bricks go through the following BUET-approved tests- Compressive
Strength Test, Water Absorption Test and Salinity Test. Only after passing these tests
successfully, our building products get approval to be sold in the market.

The Building Materials We Use
Concrete Hollow Blocks and Concrete Bricks are made of stone chips, coarse sand, fine sand,
local sand, stone dust, pea gravel, and cement. Our Pavement Tiles and Unipavers are also made
of such materials. Being made of these substances, our building products are highly durable,
tough, and can withstand immense load. Our building products are salinity and heat-resistant
and prevent dampening. Combined with earthquake-resistant technology, they create formidable
building structures that can stand the test of time.

Modern Machinery and System We Use
In our factory eco-friendly products are made through machine-automation without any
environmental pollution. We have feeding unit, mixing unit, hopper, cement silo, conveyor belt,
palette store, hydraulic press unit, and block stacking yard in our Dhamrai factory. The full
processing system is monitored by our experts. As our products are machine made, they are
consistent in finish, accurate in size and weight, and easy for installation in your residential and
commercial projects. Besides these benefits, you are also getting an extra advantage of
customizing the products after your choice if you buy from us.

Assistance and After-Sell Service
Construction work with our building products requires you to undertake processes such as
chipping, grouting, mortar laying, block work, pie chip casting, wire mesh setting, painting, etc.
Arranging technicians, workers and labourers for the whole procedure needs experts and trained
people. bti Building Products not only manufactures and sells products but also offers both
technical support and training to the customers. We send our expert architects and workers to
support and train your workers in using our modern eco-friendly products. Therefore, you can
avail construction products, assistance and services from bti Building Products without any
further difficulty in arranging for your construction.

Red clay bricks and such other traditional building materials have proved to be fragile,
inconsistent in finish and not highly durable. As a result, buildings made of them are prone to
earthquakes and weariness over time. In such a context, out of social responsibility and
willingness to contribute to the construction sector, bti established bti Building Products. Since
its inception, our factory in Dhamrai has been manufacturing eco-friendly high-quality
construction materials for providing you the best building products and related services for your
residential and commercial projects. We have been successfully manufacturing our products
since 2014 with an aim to reduce our carbon footprint, in line with the recent Government rules
of making concrete hollow bricks and blocks mandatory by 2025. We do believe the future of
construction in Bangladesh lies with bti Building Products in this regard.

bti has been a pioneer in the real estate development of Bangladesh. Besides that, to contribute to the construction sector of our country and to ensure a greener environment, bti established bti Building Products which manufactures eco-friendly Concrete Hollow Blocks, Concrete Bricks, Pavement Tiles and Unipavers. As our government has taken initiative to make such environment-friendly building materials mandatory by 2025, developers are now showing more interest in our products.

Why Developers Say Our Products Are of High Quality:

Exceptional Quality of Concrete Block and Concrete Brick

Our products are superior in quality with multiple benefits. Being hollow inside, Concrete Hollow Block does not only make a building earthquake-resistant, but also soundproof. It is a natural heat absorbent and ensures heat protection, so it can be the right choice for creating your rooftop. It is salinity and damp-proof, and so remains unaffected by weather conditions. Being machine-made, Concrete Block is consistent in finish, and so easy to install somewhere. It can withstand high strengths as it is made of cement, coarse sand, fine sand, pea gravel and stone dust. Being cost-effective, highly durable and aesthetically appealing, this block is used for architectural decoration purposes, internal partition walls, external boundary walls and rooftop.

Concrete Brick also has most of the qualities of Concrete Hollow Block except the hollowness, but it also has versatile applications. This brick is the same in size and cost as traditional red clay brick, but is highly durable in comparison.

Outstanding Quality of Pavement Tile and Unipaver

Being strong (high PSI) and highly durable, our Pavement Tile can withstand huge loads, and so it can be used for making entryway, walkway, driveway, parking lot, sidewalk, basement and rooftop of both residential and commercial projects. This tile is also excellent for making industrial yards. Depending on your usage purpose you can also customize the PSI (strength) of the Pavement Tiles. We have four colours of Pavement Tiles which are homogeneous in shape for easy installation and maintenance. The natural earthy tone of the tiles can make your home walkways appear more classy. For attractive floor finish and adding elegance to your tracks, Pavement Tiles can be very effective.

The high strength and durability of Unipaver made it popular as a flooring material which is used in footpaths, walkways, pavements, driveways, factory yards and garden landscaping. You can choose out of these five colours- Red, Yellow, Blue, Royal Blue and Grey. It also comes in a range of sizes. Being machine-made, our Unipaver is environment-friendly, cost-effective, accurate in dimensions and convenient for usage.

We Provide Earthquake Resistant Building Products:

Real Estate Developers are showing increased interest in Concrete Hollow Blocks manufactured by bti Building Products. Buildings made of our blocks are earthquake resistant as they are tested by research. The hollowness of these blocks makes them lighter in weight than the traditional red clay bricks, and so the overall load of the walls and buildings made of Concrete Hollow Blocks is reduced to a large extent.

Why Developers Want to Buy from bti Building Products:

bti has a reputation for around four decades for high quality of construction. The exquisite quality of our building products has earned high regard from developers and customers from all walks of life.  They expressed satisfaction using our building products and availing our unbeatable services for construction. Besides being committed to maintaining the quality of our products and services, bti Building Products also strictly maintains government rules in manufacturing eco-friendly construction materials. It is no surprise that developers are showing increased interest in the products and services of bti Building Products.

The construction industry is massively dependent on fossil fuel consumption, and heavily contributes to carbon emissions of a country. However, ever since global warming and pollution have become threats to peaceful living on this planet, we now understand the importance of protecting the environment.

Recently the Government of Bangladesh has encouraged the use of eco-friendly building products such as concrete hollow blocks. In fact, it has been suggested that by 2025 the use of traditional red bricks will be completely terminated for the sake of the environment. While several real estate companies have incorporated green practices within their construction plans way before this announcement, bti paved the way for ecologically beneficial construction for many years.

Bti has been a real estate leader for almost four decades. Unparalleled customer service, high credit rating, and years of experience has pushed us to contribute more to the construction industry. We have placed special emphasis on providing environmentally friendly solutions to homes, overall buildings, construction, and design.

Eco-friendly Building Blocks

Bti concrete hollow blocks have been in mainstream use since 2014, in an effort to construct in a more eco-friendly manner. These blocks are machine-made with a consistent finish, unlike traditional red bricks which contribute to notable air pollution during manufacture, and have a more rugged appearance. The genius innovation behind the concrete hollow blocks make it a far more versatile product compared to bricks. It is weather-resistant, salinity-resistant, lightweight, and in a way more time and cost-effective. One block is equivalent to the use of five red bricks. This means faster construction, less need of mortar and money, and therefore less air pollution. It is also fireproof, soundproof, and heatproof. The blocks interlock with each other, resulting in a uniform structure that is lighter, more energy-efficient, and more earthquake-resistant.

The blocks come in various sizes and types. You can use it to construct both residential and commercial projects. It can be used to construct external walls and internal partition walls. Even for architectural design and roof insulation it is suitable. The blocks are manufactured in our Dhamrai factory and are used in all of our projects. Other real estate developers and private landowners have also used our concrete blocks with delight to construct their projects. In this manner, bti has been encouraging green construction for a long time.

Bti Unipavers and Pavement Tiles

We did not limit ourselves to just hollow blocks. Even our pavement tiles and unipavers are eco-friendly. The unipavers are an amalgamation of cement, coarse sand, fine sand, pea gravel, and stone dust, all locally sourced and machine-manufactured. This way we are ensuring that recycled materials are used in a manner that is not harming the environment. They come in amazing colors and designs that can be customized according to your preferences. Unipavers are typically used as flooring materials in parking lots, driveways, footpaths, walkways, factory yards, etc.

Our pavement tiles are extremely elegant in terms of design and color. They give an earthy feel when used in rooftops, sidewalks, walkways etc. These eco-friendly products are also machine-made and cost-effective just like our other products. Perfect for gardening and landscaping, these products can be easily installed to add beauty to your homes and commercial buildings.

Green Construction and Design

Bti believes in energy efficiency to reduce the burden on the environment. Our construction ensures that all processes are done in a manner that does not waste energy. All our projects contain solar panels to harness and use energy to its fullest potential. Energy-saving lights are used wherever necessary to save electricity. Our residential projects have rooftops with proper insulation to manage thermal energy within. In Dhaka it is quite difficult to get homes with proper light and air flow. We design our projects in a way that maximises light and ventilation to ensure energy efficiency and comfort for the homeowners.

Our infamous bti Landmark project is a prime example of green construction. In fact it is LEED Gold certified by the US Green Building Council. Its anodized aluminium louvers regulate solar energy conversion. The Low E glasses naturally ventilate the place, and save up to 55% energy. It has its own rainwater harvesting system and filtration process. Used water is recycled. A water treatment plant is installed to make tap water drinkable. More of our recent projects particularly focus on environmentally friendly construction now.

Emphasis on Greenery

In every project we try to ensure adequate amounts of greenery, especially in the rooftop and ground floors. However, in our recent Wellness Communities collection we jumped to a whole new level. These projects are constructed in a manner that accommodates lush greenery. Whether it is the rooftop, ground floor, outdoor terraces, movie theater, play areas for children, we installed greenery to induce a refreshing and positive spirit among the homeowners. Bti also encourages gardening. Bti Property Management services and Square Feet Story give options to homeowners and organizations to participate in gardening and landscaping within their premises, homes, and offices.

This is just the start for bti in terms of green building and design. While we have been using eco-friendly building materials since 2014, our aim is to incorporate more green practices and design concepts in our future projects. This way we hope to reduce carbon emissions from the real estate industry.

Out of Necessity Appears Concrete Hollow Block

Using fire-burnt clay bricks to meet the ever-rising need of homes and industries in Bangladesh has been a common phenomenon. The excessive emission of harmful pollutants from kilns has already made our environment unhealthy for living. These pollutants affect our respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Besides, making clay bricks requires top-soil, which is the most arable part of soil. So there has always been a demand for an eco-friendly replacement of red clay bricks. With the advancement in construction technology we have got hollow blocks, which are fully machine-made. Therefore, its production process does not emit pollutants or toxic gases into the environment. With a responsibility to save the environment, ‘bti Building Products’ has been producing and using Concrete Hollow Blocks for own projects of bti in Dhaka and Chattogram, and now also selling it to all real estate developers and homeowners.

Green Building Movement

To protect the environment, eco-friendly building materials have gained popularity over time. Though Green Building Movement started globally since the 1970s, it has gained momentum in Bangladesh in the last few years as well. It is praiseworthy that Bangladesh government has taken steps for the production of blocks to mitigate environmental damage and to save agricultural lands. To promote this Green Building Movement, bti has been manufacturing and using Concrete Hollow Block since 2014.

Steps Taken to Pave the Way of Concrete Hollow Block

Saving our environment from air pollution has now got significance. Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister of Bangladesh Government, Md Shahab Uddin expressed to the media (after the 15th meeting of the executive committee of the National Environment Committee) that hollow blocks would be made mandatory step by step to prevent air pollution. He emphasized that we should protect the environment at any cost, and assured that effective measures would be taken to reduce tariffs or provide govt. initiatives for the production of environment friendly hollow bricks and blocks. The government had already issued a gazette on November 24 making provision for using blocks in its construction projects instead of bricks. To save our environment, Mallick Anwar Hossain, Additional Director General of the Department of Environment had declared, “We have decided to completely shift to blocks from fire bricks by 2025.”     

To phase out the uses of bricks by 2025, government has decided to use blocks for walls of building, herringbone bond roads, and type B village roads. Government has planned to use concrete blocks in its construction projects by 20% within 2020-2021, 30% within 2021-2022, 60% within 2022-2023, 80% within 2023-2024, and 100% by 2025.

Usefulness

Concrete Hollow Block is machine-made, eco-friendly and consistent in its finish. The void area inside Concrete Hollow Block makes it sound-proof. Being lightweight, it can be easily installed according to the desired architectural design. The low water-retention capability of Concrete Hollow Block reduces risk of dampening. Being salinity-proof and unaffected by change of weather conditions, Concrete Hollow Block is cost-effective for maintenance. By incorporating it into any installation one can reduce heating and cooling cost and other maintenance fees. Concrete Hollow Block is highly durable, and can withstand a high level of loading. Using this block is equally beneficial to construction companies and individual homeowners. The environment friendly and versatile appeal of Concrete Hollow Block has already made it popular within the developers, builders and homeowners.

Last but Not the Least

It’s high time all real estate developers and homeowners started using long-lasting eco-friendly Concrete Hollow Blocks instead of harmful fire-burnt fragile clay bricks to mark the outstanding environment-friendly progress of Bangladesh in the real estate business.

The quality of building products used during construction shapes the structure, durability and strength of a building. It is more than just an investment, it is a pathway to a safe and secure future for the residents. While bricks are largely used in construction, the innovative concrete blocks have taken the construction industry by storm thanks to its numerous advantages.

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