Revitalization of a Runoff Canal With ACBs
With neighborhoods being threatened with flooding and erosion, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) used articulating concrete blocks to redirect stormwater…
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…
Creating a Tranquil Outdoor Living Space With SRWs
Two-Wall System Tames a Steep Slope The landscape designer’s client wanted an outdoor living space where friends and family could…
Versatility is the Point in Highway Construction
A UDOT Widening Project Using Segmental Retaining Walls… Segmental retaining walls (SRWs) played a crucial role in the rebuilding of…
Living in Stone
The owners of this new home along Lake Tapps, in Bonney Lake, WA, had a demanding construction for Architect Mat…
Dignified and Durable; CMUs Offer Affordable Senior Housing
While there are many active living communities for resident over 55 years of age, and high-end housing for seniors in…
Keeping Spirit in Chapel Design With CMU
Varied Textures in a Single Wall System Grace Chapel was built at the heart of the Lenoir- Rhyne University Campus…
A Harmonious Connection Thrives With CMU
After six years of construction, El Do is finally complete. This house is a one-level structure with a garage loft,…
A Big Statement With a Little Carbon Footprint
The Morgantown Marriott in Morgantown, WV, is a recipient of an award from SMART Dynamics of Masonry’s recent awards program,…
