The Technical Manufacturing of Architectural Cast Stone
February 2025

Architectural cast stone has long served as a cornerstone of American commercial, residential, and hardscape construction, blending timeless aesthetics with modern engineering. Defined by its capacity to replicate natural stone with unmatched precision, c

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

Vibing Masonry #2: Masonry for Sustainability & Energy Saving
November 2024

Welcome to the second installment of our “Vibing Masonry” series on the benefits and functionality of masonry in modern construction, with a focus on its environmental and sustainability advantages. The Environmental Case for Masonry Masonry is a sustain

Heidelberg Materials Joins the Masonry Alliance Program at Platinum Level
September 2024

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Heidelberg Materials North America has joined the Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) at the Platinum Level.

Masons First with Lightweight Concrete Masonry Units
January 2024

Masons First with Lightweight Concrete Masonry Units

A Look At How CMU Is Produced
July 2021

A Look At How CMU Is Produced

The Quarry Story
August 2018

The Quarry Story

Crushing Rock or Crushing Rocks
August 2018

Crushing Rock or Crushing Rocks

ESCSI Honors Its 2017 Holm Award Recipient
June 2017

The Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute honored its 2017 Holm Award recipient at the ESCSI Midyear Meeting held May 15-18, 2017 in Park City, Utah.

ESCSI Honors Its 2017 Erskine Award Recipient
June 2017

The Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute honored its 2017 Erskine Award recipient at the ESCSI Midyear Meeting held May 15-18, 2017 in Park City, Utah.

Gold Hill Masonry Day
November 2016

Some 200 masonry students, instructors and school administrators from surrounding counties participated in High School Masonry Day at Gold Hill.

North Carolina's High School Masonry Day 2016 a Success
November 2016

Some 200 masonry students, instructors and school administrators from surrounding North Carolina counties participated in the High School Masonry Day at Gold Hill in mid-November.

New ASTM Standard Will Help Improve Concrete Production
October 2016

A new ASTM International standard will help with efforts to enhance the cement content in concrete while also reducing CO2 emissions during production.

New ASTM Standard Will Help Improve Concrete Production
October 2016

A new ASTM International standard will help with efforts to enhance the cement content in concrete while also reducing CO2 emissions during production.

Ash Grove Cement Co. Appoints New Personnel
September 2016

Ash Grove Cement Company, the largest American-owned producer of cement and the sixth largest producer of cement in the United States, has appointed a new communications director and technical center director.

ESCSI Honors its 2016 Holm Award Recipient
June 2016

The Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute honored its 2016 Holm Award recipient, Charles Newsome, at the ESCSI Midyear Meeting.