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…
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…
EPG Spotlight: Starling Johnson Kaklamanos
Name: Starling Johnson Kaklamanos Company: Johnson Concrete Company Title: Vice President of Sales Location: North Carolina How did you get…
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…
Standard Specification for Adhered Concrete Masonry Units Released
ASTM standards are key in testing, specifying and assessing the basic materials and units used in masonry construction. Recently, the…
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…
SRW History Articles Series: SRW Design
SRW Design: At the end of this article, participants will be able to: Understand how masonry gravity segmental retaining walls…
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…
