Ibstock was shortlisted for the BDS Brick Awards, but slow housebuilding has proven a challengeThe company said that the first quarter has proven challenge, but that an improvement in brick volume trends was seen in Q2. Clay brick revenues were down 8% to £118m, but the company said brick volumes were down less than the market everage. Pricing in the period was marginally ahead of the comparative period, with annual price increases implemented in February. Joe Hudson, CEO, said, “Ibstock delivered a solid first-half performance against a backdrop that remains challenging, with focused execution delivering results in line with our expectations. "Although we expect private housebuilding and RMI activity levels to remain challenging in the near term, the group expects to achieve a stronger adjusted EBITDA in H2 than H1.