Cost-Competitive Concrete Masonry
A hardening up of the property and casualty insurance market and new data showing the true economy of concrete masonry…
Industry News
ICPI and NCMA Approve Unification
The results are in, and by an overwhelming margin, the members of both ICPI and NCMA have voted to unify the two associations.
CueCareer Recognizes HardscapingIs and ICPI for Workforce Development Excellence
Cue Career whose mission is to provide students with an easy and effective way to access information about careers and professional development opportunities has chosen ICPI as the top industry association for 2021.
Mississippi State University Takes First Place in National Unit Design Competition During NCMA’s Midyear Event
Two college teams presented their unique, fresh concrete masonry unit (CMU) designs at the 2021 Unit Design Competition (UDC) during…
Kevin Curtis Inducted Into NCMA’s Hall of Fame
Kevin L Curtis, retired CEO of the Besser Company, Alpena, MI, was presented with NCMA’s Hall of Fame award on…
Daniel Zechmeister Inducted Into NCMA’s Hall of Fame
Daniel Zechmeister, retired Executive Director of the Masonry Institute of Michigan, Southfield, MI, was presented with NCMA’s Hall of Fame…
Keeping 2017 Tax Reform in Place is Essential for CMU Producers
Tax provisions enable CMU producers to invest in their companies, creating economic benefits. Ask Rick Muth, president of ORCO Block…
NCMA/ICPI 2020 Safety Awards Program Winners Announced
160 plants were honored for their commitment to keeping safe manufacturing environments. [HERNDON, Va. – June 3, 2020] The National…
Manufactured Stone Veneer One of Top Projects in 2021 Cost vs. Value Study
In this annual study of return on investment for remodeling projects, MSV again tops 90% return. The return on investment…
Sales Continue to Increase Among Concrete Paver Contractors Despite Significant Workforce Shortage
Gross sales for concrete paver contractors in the United States and Canada increased by 7.8% during 2020, while four of every five contractors reported difficulty in recruiting and hiring quality employees, according to a new survey soon to be released by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI).
