2018 CMU Sales Survey Released, 2.6% Increase Reported
Compared to sales in 2016 and 2017, the overall sales of concrete masonry units (CMU) increased 2.6% in the United…
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NCMA/ICPI 2018 Safety Awards Program Winners Announced
150 plants were honored for their commitment to keeping safe manufacturing environments. [HERNDON, Va. – May 23, 2019] The National…
2018 SRW Sales Survey Released, 2.5% Increase Reported
Compared to sales in 2015, the overall sales of segmental retaining wall (SRW) units increased 3% in 2016 and -1.5%…
Manufactured Stone Veneer Proves its Curb Appeal, Tops List in Cost Vs. Value Study
It’s no secret that the overall value of a home begins with how people view it. Their initial impression is…
Construction Study Says Concrete Masonry is as Affordable as Wood, Steel, Others
One of the biggest perceptions about building with concrete masonry is its cost — that other common building materials like…
Concrete Masonry Checkoff Program Authorization Passes US Congress
[Herndon, VA – October 3, 2018] The U.S. Senate passed the Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education and Promotion Act, providing…
GRS-IBS: Solutions to Bridge Construction Challenges
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) finds the Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System (GRS-IBS) is becoming an economical and ease-of-construction…
Florida Manages Orange Avenue Bridge With GRS-IBS
An old, deteriorating trestle bridge above an historic trail in Tallahassee, FL, was scheduled for replacement. Orange Avenue Bridge sits…
Concrete Masonry Provides Solution for Sound Wall
You often see noise barriers or sound barriers (as referenced in other parts of the country) that line busy roadways…
Living in Stone
The owners of this new home along Lake Tapps, in Bonney Lake, WA, had a demanding construction for Architect Mat…
