Business Briefs: Thornton Tomasetti hires Edward Peck

NovemberDecember 2008
Industry News

Business Briefs: Thornton Tomasetti

Thornton Tomasetti has hired Edward Peck, AIA, as a senior associate in the firm’s Chicago office. Peck has extensive experience in innovative building skin materials, including previous work as a design director for Vector-Foiltec in Albany, N.Y., where we was involved with the skin design of the National Aquatic Center in Beijing, China that was used for the 2008 Olympics. MD

Vibing Masonry #10: Clay Brick Masonry Development from Ancient Roots to Future Innovation

February 2026

Clay brick, one of humanity’s oldest building materials, has shaped civilizations for millennia. Its inherent durability, versatility, and accessibility made it a basic component of architecture. The material's history is one of continuous technological i

Steve Blye

Technical Talks

Masonry in the Media: Fenway Park, Trim Castle, & More

February 2026

The settings of films influence the atmosphere of a scene and immerse the viewers in their movie-going experience. From Parisienne train stations to Boston baseball parks, these four masonry-made structures set the scene in the films they were featured in

Lily Burger

Masonry in the Media

2026 Masonry Hall Of Fame Nominations Are Open

February 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Masonry Hall of Fame, brought to you on behalf of the MCAA's Cornerstone Partners. Nominations will close on March 31, 2026.

Dan Kamys

News and Events

Outreach Outlook: Celebrating CTE Month and the Madness of Masonry

February 2026

As we settle into February, the masonry industry turns its focus to a celebration that lies at the very heart of our mission: National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. For the Outreach & Education Division, this isn't just a date on the calen

Robert Melgaard

Outreach Outlook

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