In this episode of the 1840 Podcast we uncover the true story behind BrickBud, a construction safety system designed to prevent dangerous wall blowdowns on building sites.

BrickBud was born from a life-changing accident. Carl Harris, an experienced bricklayer and site manager, was working on site when an untied brick wall collapsed in high winds, crushing his leg under hundreds of bricks. The incident ended his bricklaying career instantly and led to years of physical injury, mental health challenges, and financial hardship.

Rather than allowing the accident to define him, Carl turned his experience into innovation. Wall blowdowns are a widespread but under-reported construction safety issue, costing the industry millions of pounds each year while wasting materials and increasing carbon emissions. Drawing on real-world site experience, Carl developed BrickBud — an engineered wall bracing system designed to stabilise untied brick and block walls during construction.

In this episode, Carl shares the journey from injury to invention, discussing construction safety, temporary works, sustainability, mental resilience, and how firsthand experience can drive practical solutions that save money and protect lives.

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Brick Bud - https://harrisbricksafetysystems.com/the-brick-bud/