In the construction industry, masonry is a labor-intensive trade. Each day, masons handle thousands of concrete masonry unit (CMU) that form a building’s structure. Because normal weight (NWT) CMU weigh about 50 pounds (lbs), repetitive lifting can strain

Welcome to the second installment of our “Vibing Masonry” series on the benefits and functionality of masonry in modern construction, with a focus on its environmental and sustainability advantages. The Environmental Case for Masonry Masonry is a sustain

I recently stayed overnight in a 120-year-old converted warehouse to hotel in Minneapolis that was built with uninsulated clay brick walls. I was perfectly comfortable as it snowed outside, and I had even turned the hotel room’s heating system off.

Masons First with Lightweight Concrete Masonry Units

Case Study: Houston Texans Stadium

Lightweight Concrete Masonry Units: A Healthy Win for Resilient, Sustainable and Carbon Neutral Building Practices

Bonding With Masonry: Tech Talk Q2

A Look At How CMU Is Produced

Robotic Assisted Lifting

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “New Developments in Lightweight Concrete Masonry And How they Benefit the Mason Contractor” on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT.

Painter's Corner: Stay up to date

You hear it every day. The construction business is changing. You need to be prepared for the technological transformation. Jobsites need to be outfitted with digital technology that will enhance productivity, safety and collaboration. This is all being

Vizible isn’t just about enabling these interactions, though. As Zach Goepel from Procore Technologies (a Santa Barbara construction project management software company not too far from us) notes: “What’s unique about Vizible is how easy it is to share a

Western Speciality Restores Masonry Facade of Glen Oak Towers

Conklin Hall Re-Opens After $12 Million Renovation

July/August 2017: Table of Contents