The Guild of Bricklayers was founded in 1932 with the aims of promoting and maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship in brickwork. An Annual Guild of Bricklayers Conference is held where Practising bricklayers can attend and be brought up to date with their craft. An annual conference report and journal are produced and circulated to the membership. The Guild of Bricklayers is a national organisation divided into geographical regions where local competitions, visits lectures and other activities take place.