Building Beyond: Navigating Generations in Masonry Construction

Join us as we dive into the intersection of business and culture in the world of masonry construction. In this episode, we’re joined by Noah Lupini, a seasoned industry expert, to explore the generational dynamics shaping the field. From discussing why entering the construction industry is a smart decision to unpacking the value of real-world …

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Let’s Talk About It

We have a great round table discussion between Amy Baker, Architect and Paul Cantarella, Contractor. We discuss ways to bridge the gap between specs and contractor as well as getting candid about the sometimes frustrating, always educational and certainly challenging aspects of building better buildings using masonry.  Check out this episode!

GFRP | What you need to know

We are kicking off the new year talking about GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforcement Polymer)! Learn about the GFRP provisions in our current edition 2022-TMS 402 Standard. We get into applications and where to GFRP is best suited  Check out this episode!

Workforce Development

Workforce Development: Not a problem for the trades, a characteristic of the industry. We discuss what the masonry industries are doing in Michigan and New York to get tomorrow’s workforce excited about joining the construction industry. This isn’t just about joining a trade, it is about creating a career.  Check out this episode!

Build Green with Portland Cement

Techincal Service Engineer, Claude Bergeron with Holcim talks Portland Limestone Cement. We go over short term goals and strategies the cement industry is taking to promote sustainability as well as the long term sustainability strategies and insight into the industry. Visit www.holcim.com for more infomation! Check out this episode!

Innovation in Masonry

In this episode we focus on construction innovations such as MULE, a lift assist device for masons. Invented and created by Construction Robotics, a New York based Company.  We talk with Matt Oklevitch, Construction Robotics (New York) and Edgar Boettcher, Bay Masonry (Michigan) about MULE, how it works, where it works and why it works.  …

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Masonry for the Future

Meet SolaBlock – A company that is Keeping masonry in the future. We talk with Jason Laverty, Co-Founder and Chief Construction Officer at SolaBlock who introduces the next best thing in masonry, a solar panel cmu unit. In this episode we cover the history of how SolaBlock was created, how it solves carbon neutral footprints …

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