National Concrete Masonry Association
The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), established in 1918, is the national trade association representing the concrete masonry industry. For more information visit www.ncma.org.
7 articles by National Concrete Masonry Association:
In Memoriam: John A. Heslip
Previous NCMA President Mr. John Heslip has passed away. Read more about his efforts in the industry and more. Full story
Mason Contractors Stand with the Concrete Block Industry
Organizations representing our industry’s most critical partner, the contractors and masons who install our product, continue to lend their support to the national concrete masonry checkoff effort. Full story
CMU Checkoff Overview Video
A new short video describing our industry's efforts to establish a national checkoff program for concrete masonry products is now online. Full story
MCAA, PCA Pledge Support at Critical Campaign Phase
As our industry moves closer to establishing a national Concrete Masonry Checkoff, two key partners are pledging their support during this vital phase of our campaign. Full story
Status of Tall Wood Buildings and Next Steps
We wanted to share a few key actions coming out of the hearings related to the proposal to incorporate high-rise, cross-laminated timber buildings into the next edition of the International Building Code. Full story
Keep the Public Safe From Tall Wood Buildings
The ICC soon will vote on proposed code changes that among other things would allow tall wood buildings to be built up to 18 stories, despite a lack of rigorous scientific or in-the-field fire and structural testing. Full story
Concrete masonry product rules released
ASTM International, with stakeholder input from the NCMA and other manufactured concrete product companies, has developed new Product Category Rules for concrete masonry. Full story