THE FRACO MODEL: A New Working Environment for the Bricklayer

Marvelous Masonry - Celebrating Masonry’s Heritage

Appreciating the Little Things

Cavity Wall Design, Air Barrier/Moisture Retarder Design, and Workmanship Part 2

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

DC, Maryland, and Virginia have a long tradition of beautiful masonry. Driving through many of their cities you’ll spot rowhouses, hospitals, schools and other institutional buildings constructed with molded brick. Clay deposits and other raw materials (

Tectura Designs has added an unparalleled four-color blending process to its portfolio of concrete rooftop, on-grade, and architectural pavers.

Recently opened Centro Plaza, a $16 million, multi-modal transit center for the VIA Metropolitan System of San Antonio, features an architectural design that celebrates the beauty of the natural landscape with a modern, illuminated twist. In addition to

The advent of the mast climbing work platform has brought about a reduction of the laborer-to- bricklayer ratio in the masonry industry. This has forced the identification of new ways to work with masonry equipment. The concept of division of labor may r

Based on the company’s award-winning Profit Through Knowledge (PTK) technical seminars, this e-le

On Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, the Masonry Advisory Council (MAC) will host a Continuing Education Breakfast in Oak Brook, Ill., where attendees can earn 2.5 AIA Credits. The event is sponsored by Brick Distributors of Illinois and the Illinois Concrete

Keep the Extra $60,000 in Your Pocket...

And That's Just the Beginning!

Just got that monster job so you're planning on shelling out $90,000 for a high-tech mast-climber? And why not? Mast-climbers keep your masons working waist-high a

Article 1: Introduction to Quantum Computing

Quantum computing is a revolutionary field that harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics to solve complex problems beyond the capabilities of classical computers. Unlike classical computers

Performance and Economy

THROUGH THICK AND THIN

Everyone wants more from less. ENERSHIELD® gives you exactly that. Premium polymer-based formulations allow optimized application thickness on sheathing and masonry, for fast, easy install

Masonry Anchors and Ties by the Code

By Paul Curtis

Masonry anchors and ties are to be designed and installed based on the Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 402-11/ACI 530-11/ASCE 5-11). This arti

Masonry walls

Masonry walls tied to concrete columns: Typically dovetail anchor slots are cast into the concrete column, and anchors are installed into the masonry walls. Channel Slot Systems or various two-piece systems can be used on columns