There's a bond that's stronger than mortar linking block producers to the design community. This bond of confidence is an important link needed to develop and expand the concrete block market. More
Fire sprinkler mandates will be part of the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) and will be required in all one- and two-family homes and townhouses that build to the code as of Jan. 1, 2011. More
The International Code Council and the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) are publishing the third edition of Inspection and Testing of Concrete Masonry Construction. More
Masonry/concrete does a better job and is often cost effective from both initial and life cycle points of view. More
Project specific stone anchor testing not only provides a documented measurement of performance, but also can give some peace-of-mind to the installer, as well as the design and development teams. More