Architectural cast stone has long served as a cornerstone of American commercial, residential, and hardscape construction, blending timeless aesthetics with modern engineering. Defined by its capacity to replicate natural stone with unmatched precision, c

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

You can minimize the potential for efflorescence if you pay special attention to the materials that are being used and jobsite procedures.

With four days of business-boosting benefits and opportunities to connect with the industry’s top pros, you’ll see why World of Concrete is the masonry industry’s flagship event.

Different masonry types will require different installation and moisture management techniques.

The introduction of factory pre-blended mortar is one of the most significant developments impacting masonry projects.

A new ASTM International standard will help with efforts to enhance the cement content in concrete while also reducing CO2 emissions during production.

The masonry industry has established guidelines for masonry grout, which allows contractors to produce quality materials and deliver them efficiently to where they are needed.

Ozinga Chicago pumped Riverlite® lightweight concrete straight up for a 54-story project on Lake Street in Chicago.

Beginning April 1, 2015 the Carolinas Concrete Masonry Association (CCMA) will become the Southeast Concrete Masonry Association (SCMA).

Cultured stone has been around for a long time, and many of us have become quite proficient in installing the “lick-and-stick” products as part of an adhered veneer wall.

Why do we care about protecting newly built masonry from the cold? Simply put, cold temperature slows down the strength gain of mortar and grout.

A workshop on Methods for Investigation of Unexpected Performance and Properties of Cementitious Mixtures will be held Dec. 7, 2014.

Grace has introduced a portfolio of value-added concrete admixtures, fiber reinforcement and products for architectural concrete.

Cresco Concrete Products’ Premocoat Bonder is used as an adhesion promoter for cement based coatings and an admixture to enhance UV and moisture resistance.

When the mortar color does not meet expectations, the designer’s vision is compromised. One undesirable color variation in masonry mortar joints is surface “mottling.”