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Vancouver Mixed-Use Tower Links High-Rise Living With Historic Church Masonry Restoration

· 9/2/2026

A new 57-story development in Vancouver pairs a residential tower and affordable rental housing with the restoration and expansion of the 1911 First Baptist Church, a designated heritage landmark. The conservation scope includes seismic upgrading, foundat

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Glasgow Bricklaying Apprentice Receives £1,000 Toolkit To Start On Site

· 9/2/2026

A 20-year-old Glasgow bricklaying apprentice received more than £1,000 worth of tools and PPE as he starts work with Persimmon Homes West Scotland. The support, presented at the City Chambers, is aimed at removing upfront costs for young people entering t

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SLU Highlights Biochar Geopolymer Hollow Block Research At Concrete Engineering Conference In Kuala Lumpur

· 9/2/2026

Saint Louis University in Baguio, Philippines engineers brought concrete masonry research to an international conference in Malaysia, including work on rice husk biochar in geopolymer hollow blocks. The school also earned a best paper award for research u

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Five Indian Stone Homes That Show Why Real Masonry Ages Well

· 9/2/2026

Architectural Digest India rounds up five remote homes where stone masonry shapes the architecture, from parallel random rubble walls in Himachal Pradesh to raw Dhrangadhra stone in Gujarat. The projects highlight how local material choices, wall layouts,

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Local Stone Masonry Frames New Cultural Center In Vaison-la-Romaine

· 9/2/2026

A new cultural center in Vaison-la-Romaine, France, uses a 55-by-55-meter perimeter of locally sourced stone to create a durable enclosure with strong thermal mass. Designed by Tectoniques, the project pairs the stone boundary with timber volumes arranged

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Ipswich Plans Target Graffiti Removal And Masonry Repairs At Former St. Clement's Church

· 9/2/2026

A planning application has been submitted to restore and refurbish the former St. Clement's Congregational Church in Ipswich, including removing graffiti from interior masonry. The listed building consent also covers repairs to a leaded-light window and a

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$50 Million Rehab Extends Life Of Cincinnati’s Marquette Manor Tower

· 9/2/2026

Cincinnati’s Marquette Manor, once discussed as a demolition prospect, has been fully renovated in a $50 million project. The 15-story, 140-unit building in English Woods underwent a 20-month gut rehab that housing leaders say resets the building for year

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Harrisburg Secures $13.75 Million To Rebuild Broad Street Market Brick Building

· 9/2/2026

Harrisburg has reached a $13.75 million insurance settlement to support reconstruction of the Broad Street Market after a 2023 fire damaged its historic brick building. City officials say most costs are covered when combined with $2.25 million in state fu

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Vacaville Prison Program Trains Students In Bricklaying And Construction Trades

· 9/2/2026

At California State Prison, Solano, incarcerated students are learning hands-on construction skills, including masonry, in classes designed to feel like a real job site. State officials say career technical education connects students to industry-recogniz

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Roman Brick Facade Climbs Toward The Top At 175 E. 82nd Street

· 9/2/2026

Facade masonry is now up to the penthouse levels at 175 E. 82nd Street, a 35-story residential tower rising on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The 492-foot-tall project will include 73 condominiums, retail space, and a completion target of fall 2027.