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The Masonry Studio at UW Milwaukee Architecture
March 2018

In the spring of 2013, representatives of the masonry industry of Wisconsin contacted the architecture program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to discuss how they might assist the school such that students could learn about masonry materials and

Rainscreens Grow in Popularity
March 2018

Rainscreen wall systems are a growing segment of the masonry market. More than just a veneer or façade, the systems are an efficient response to managing moisture, vapor, air and thermal transfer.

Free Hands-On Workshop: Utilizing Scan Data in Popular Building Applications
June 2017

Free Hands-On Workshop: Utilizing Scan Data in Popular Building Applications

DEWALT Announces Digital Solutions for a Fully Connected Jobsite
June 2017

DEWALT Announces Digital Solutions for a Fully Connected Jobsite

Flashing: Rules Never To Be Broken
March 2017

The masonry industry is a proud group of professionals who build extraordinarily durable structures using time-honored techniques that have spanned generations. Discipline and mentoring are the keys to learning the rules that make up the complex trade. A

CTA Architects Completes Massive Exterior Renovation at Morningside Gardens Co-Op Complex
March 2017

CTA Architects Completes Massive Exterior Renovation at Morningside Gardens Co-Op Complex

2017 Brick Trends Show Whites, Thin Brick and Rustic Textures
January 2017

Brick Industry Association (BIA) member manufacturers around the country report that residential and commercial trends include whites, light greys, ivories, rough-hewn textures, glazed brick, and larger brick sizes.

Gluckman Tang’s Design for Museo Del Prado Expansion Revealed
January 2017

After an international design competition, Gluckman Tang Architects has released its design for the Museo del Prado’s new expansion into the Hall of Realms in Madrid, Spain. New York-based Gluckman Tang was the only American firm on the final shortlist o

Fall/Winter 2016: Table of Contents
January 2017

Features: • Saving A Building And A Forgotten Work Of Art • Express Beauty And Interest With Natural Stone • Onsite Masonry Production from Diverted Excavation • Iredale Mineral Cosmetics International Headquarters

Google Cardboard Support Introduced in Latest Release of GRAPHISOFT BIMx
January 2017

GRAPHISOFT, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software developer for architects, has announced virtual reality (VR) functions to its multi award-winning BIM presentation and communication app, BIMx. BIMx users worldwide have requested th

ASLA Launches First Landscape Architecture VR Video
January 2017

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has released its first virtual reality (VR) viewing experience to the public, featuring exclusive footage of Toronto’s Underpass Park, which won the ASLA 2016 Professional Award of Excellence. The AS

Industry Outlook: Between A Rock And A Dollar Sign
January 2017

There are many reasons to use masonry in building. The single most commonly used reason not to use masonry is cost. Wood, steel, plastic, and glass are all cheaper cladding. Even CMU’s and brick are pricier than most other options. But cost is always

Pennsylvania BIM-M Symposium in November
October 2015

As project design and delivery systems evolve, the design and construction community

Western Specialty Contractors Restores Brick Archways Underneath Historic Eads Bridge Crossing Mississippi River
August 2015

The iconic Eads Bridge crossing the Mississippi River between St. Louis, Mo., and East St. Louis,

Design Trends / Restoration: A Timely Renaissance
May 2015

For nearly a century, throngs of area residents of Waltham, Mass., made their way to work in the iconic 1854 factory of the Waltham Watch Company along the Charles River. The first enterprise to produce watches on an assembly line, the company operated