What is a Brickyard Appointment?
A Brickyard Appointment is an in-person visit to a brick supplier’s selection centre — such as Austral Bricks — where you lock in your final brick choice. This step is crucial because bricks almost never look the same online or in a brochure as they do in real life. Seeing them in person, especially in natural light, makes a huge difference and ensures you choose a colour and texture you’ll be happy with. The appointment is usually booked once your façade design is confirmed.
Why is this Needed?
Making your brick selection early helps to:
- Lock in your preferred bricks before stock runs out
- Ensure your choice aligns with estate guidelines and council conditions
- Avoid delays in approvals, external selections, or the start of brickwork on site
How to Do This Task
1. Confirm your supplier - most commonly Austral Bricks
2. Book your appointment with your supplier
3. Prepare for your visit. Bring the following to help guide your choice:
- Estate or developer design guidelines
- House plans (to help match colours and materials)
4. Attend your brickyard appointment
- View available bricks and finishes
- Staff will assist with style, compliance, and stock availability
- Finalise your selection based on design, availability, and approval needs
5. Record your final choice
- Note the exact brick name and code
6. Need to reschedule?
- Contact the brickyard directly to update your appointment
- Update the task dates in Build Buddy accordingly
Once Confirmed
Once you've completed your Brickyard Appointment, click the
orange “Mark Complete” button to move to the next step in your construction workflow.
