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

You’ve heard the definition of insanity, haven’t you? It’s doing something the same way, over and over, yet expecting different results. Full story

Boral Limited has obtained merger clearance for the previously announced North American Bricks joint venture with Forterra Brick. Full story

Arch Masonry, Inc. of Pittsburgh is the latest company to have earned certification through the Masonry Certification program, sponsored by the MCAA. Full story

LEED is a rating system designed to evaluate buildings in the areas of energy use, water use, materials use, indoor environment, the building site and location. Read at MASONRY

Rainscreens can be designed with products and configurations that assist in creating both pressure-equalized and non-equalized or drained/back ventilated systems. Read at MASONRY

Proper residential masonry wall construction is required for meeting the 2015 International Building Code. Read at MASONRY

The sun is shining on the Mason Contractors Association of America, and the future is bright. Full story

The MCAA recently sat down with Brian Grant to discuss the history of Grant Contracting Co., Inc., challenges he’s faced, and the future of the masonry industry. Full story

To align with company expansion and the increased variety of equipment, the EZ Grout team collaborated to come up with the new company name, EZG Manufacturing. Full story

As I often tell members who have not attended a Midyear event before, this is where friendships are made and renewed each year. Full story

Masonry Magazine has put together information on the latest in saws, saw blades, hammer drills and grinders — so you can know what tool to choose for the job. Read at MASONRY