In 2011, the Homer, Mich., school district began to construct a new school, which included the replacement of the existing brick veneer with masonry matching the new high school. Full story

The EZ Scaffold Compact Mast Climber provides an alternative to using frames in areas where mast climbers would not traditionally have been considered. Full story

Have you ever searched for something, not knowing what you were looking for, and found it? No? Me neither. Full story

The Mercedes High School athletic stadium in Texas required an unusually tall, 71-foot wall. As a result, special load-bearing concrete blocks would be needed. Full story

Properly waterproofing a structure's facade plays an important role in preserving every aspect of a structure's construction. Full story

Architects for the BBVA Compass bank envisioned a modern façade, clad mostly with metal panels. However, the city of Kingwood, Texas, rejected the plan. Full story

Fraco has conducted several analyses with masonry contractors to fully understand the sources of productivity for these businesses. Full story

If I asked each of your construction project managers, field superintendents and crew foremen exactly what they were accountable and responsible for, would they know? Full story

I see masonry contractors installing fluid-applied air barrier systems. I’d like to see us move toward keeping that in-house. Do you have any advice to help us be successful? Full story

Come and see live examples of BIM-M modeling by contractors, software demonstrations, and more during the World of Concrete. Full story

In the spring of 2015, University of Notre Dame officials took on the task of restoring the exterior of the Golden Dome to its original beauty. Full story

In 2014–15, Chickasaw Nation officials funded a complete restoration of the historic Chickasaw Nation Boarding School for possible use as a museum. Full story

Drainage in a masonry cavity wall is something we deal with each and every day as we construct our walls. But drainage can be complicated. Read at MASONRY

We answer some common questions to Chapter 12 of the TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5 2013 Building Code requirements. Full story

ThermaPANEL is a new and sustainable technology that assists in the design, installation and functionality of spaces. Read at MASONRY

The MCAA recently sat down with Jaime Alvarez and Josh Cronholm, owners of Ammex Masonry, Inc., to discuss challenges they’ve faced and the future of the masonry industry. Full story

The MCAA announced today that it enthusiastically supports the nomination of Elaine Chao for Secretary of Transportation. Full story

I just returned from Washington, D.C., having met with our BIM-M partners. BIM-M will allow those in the design community to easily include masonry in their designs. Full story

The Salisbury Cathedral’s Major Repair Programme (MRP) began nearly 30 years ago. Comprehensive fabric repairs were needed. Full story

Even the toughest, most durable structures can become weakened and weathered in due course, leading to expensive and disruptive repair or replacement work. Full story