Concrete masonry units (CMU) have long earned the trust of designers and builders for their strength, fire resistance and unmatched durability. Whether anchoring key civic buildings like fire stations ...

Participants will examine mini-LCA wall comparisons that demonstrate CMU's carbon benefits, then explore a prototype mixed-use building case study that scales these advantages to the structural level.

In the Twin Cities, where building performance expectations are high and budgets are tightly managed, it’s not just about delivering strong design. It’s also about doing it faster, providing more ...

The MIW awards honors the best in masonry design and construction in Washington state. Masonry materials include brick, CMU, stone, tile, marble and terrazzo. These projects represent the finest ...

Few cities test a building’s limits like Chicago. From frigid winters and scorching summers to lake-driven winds and dense urban conditions, it’s a proving ground for materials. That’s why architects, ...

With a new school year underway, districts across the country are grappling with a familiar challenge: striking the right balance of schools that are safe for students, affordable for taxpayers and ...