A New Future for Concrete Masonry in Saudi Arabia?
December 2024

Spherical Block, LLC and Geopolymer International are working together to develop new concrete technologies and products for the construction industry. These two firms have been approached over the past few years by companies, individuals and investors fr

CITYPARK’s New Soccer Stadium in St. Louis Features Unique Masonry to Achieve Modern, Sleek Design
October 2024

Completed in Fall ahead of the 2023 Major League Soccer season, CITYPARK St. Louis is a state-of-the-art, soccer-specific stadium in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri. The new stadium features geometric lines and unique masonry, creating a contemporary yet

What Does Artificial Intelligence Offer Masonry Design?
March 2022

Artificial intelligence, or AI, may evoke ideas of “The Matrix” and “Minority Report” movies and the infiltration of “big brother” into all areas of our lives, but the reality (for today, at least) is a lot better than that.

A Look At Detroit Medical Center's Sinai-Grace Hospital
February 2021

A Look At Detroit Medical Center's Sinai-Grace Hospital

Masonry For Designers And Specifiers
July 2020

Masonry For Designers And Specifiers

Construction Is a Continuation of Design by Other Means
January 2020

Carl Von Clausewitz, Prussian general and military theorist, had many sayings, of which the most famous is "War is the continuation of politics by other means." The same may be said of building design: Construction is the continuation of design developme

From Abandoned Building to Modern Apartments: Pyramid Lofts
January 2020

From Abandoned Building to Modern Apartments: Pyramid Lofts

Masonry Software: Wall Systems Library for Designers
January 2020

Masonry Software: Wall Systems Library for Designers

Design Intent and Constructive Collaboration
July 2019

Designers are responsible for converting the design intent into specific indications and words in the construction documents; and it's the contractor's responsibility to interpret those indications and words to bid and construct the project. It's not the

The Mystery of the Wandering Drip Edge
May 2019

The Mystery of the Wandering Drip Edge

Technical Talk With David Biggs
August 2018

Columnist David Biggs answers industry-related questions he receives. This installment focuses on reinforcements, read more about this topic and more.

Anchor Bolt Provisions in the Masonry Code
July 2018

Anchor Bolt Provisions in the Masonry Code

Western Speciality Restores Masonry Facade of Glen Oak Towers
September 2017

Western Speciality Restores Masonry Facade of Glen Oak Towers

Hardscaping and Landscape Architecture: Better Living Through Masonry
July 2017

Everyone knows that Americans need to get outside and get active. Report after report shows that obesity and inactivity are making us sicker and shortening our lives. Despite all the studies and surveys, convincing us to shed our sedentary ways has prove