Concrete masonry units (CMUs) are valued in construction for their exceptional fire resistance, stemming from their non-combustible composition and robust performance under high temperatures. This quality makes CMUs a preferred choice for fire-rated walls

My name is Jack Phillips, and I was born and raised in London. I have since moved to Yorkshire, where I live with my family. However, the majority of my work predominantly remains in London.

I look at a well-functioning estimating department and think, as I imagine most do, of the age-old question: "What came first – the chicken or the egg?" How do you know how much it costs to do a job before you do it? The truth is that pricing a job is an

When it comes to building a more sustainable future, the construction and building materials sector has a lot of room for growth. According to the most recent data, construction and building-related emissions are responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emis

Early Development: The Genesis of Concrete Blocks (early Rome to 1900s) The history of concrete masonry units (CMUs) or concrete blocks begins with humanity’s earliest binding materials, notably the Romans’ remarkable concrete. Around AD 125, structures l

Central Avenue Elementary School is a project that the team here at Warfield Masonry completed in 2021. Located in Midland, Washington, the project involved the demolition and replacement of the original Central Avenue School built in 1949. The original e

The world of masonry is evolving with the implementation of new technologies. These advancements are reshaping how this craft is taught, learned, and executed by merging traditional techniques with modern innovation to develop skilled masons prepared to m

How masonry technology has evolved is maybe one of the most loaded questions you can ask. As we all know, masonry dates back before the pyramids. Speaking about the evolution of technology since then would be unfair, so I am going to stress the developmen

As buildings age and their surrounding areas develop, masonry contractors may be approached to restore, repair, and reconfigure existing masonry on projects outside the typical scope of a new construction commercial project. Restoration of older masonry b

Efflorescence is a deposit of soluble salts on the surface of masonry, but it can sometimes be a telltale of larger issues.

Well-designed and well-installed weep vents in modern masonry are integral to the function of cavity wall veneers.

Cleaning is usually carried out as the final step when building new masonry, removing mortar smears, grout spills, and other construction-related stains.

When mortar is not properly batched and mixed, things can quickly go wrong.

Nearly all masonry projects have some type of reinforcement installed in horizontal bed joints.

Self-consolidating grout is becoming more available and more widely used. However, self-consolidating grout is still somewhat mysterious.