Build Better Buildings

DAGOSTINO BUILDING BLOCKS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS! Meet Jeff Orvis with Dagostino Block, learn about the company and why concrete masonry units are a superior building material! Check out this episode!

Show me the Masonry!

Amanda and Phil cover a lot! From how 2021 went to what 2022 will look like, flipping of projects and a workforce development initiative. They chat about  the next steps for check off and everything in between. A super informative, yet candid conversation to kick off the New Year!  Check out this episode!

Meet Masonry Advocate, Amy Baker Architect

Meet Amy Baker, owner of Amy Baker Architect out of Michigan. A masonry advocate, she shares with us her favorite tools to use, one of her most memorable masonry projects as well as a special trick that makes planning on coursing so much easier! Check out this episode!

Retrofitting and repairs of masonry buildings

We interview Peter Babaian, Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger out of Chicago. This conversation covers retrofitting old masonry buildings and bringing them to the 21st century. We cover everything from tools and resources available to the types of mortar preferred when working with older buildings.  Check out this episode!

Making Things Happen

Arizona has created there own in state check off program. We learn more about their program as well as the four pillars that Arizona Masonry Council has created to better advocate, educate and promote masonry. Check out this episode!

The More You Know

Meet Brian Trimble, PE*, LEED AP, Director of Industry Development and Technical Services at the International Masonry Institute. In this episode we dive into the world of masonry codes and brick details.  Check out this episode!

Adapt or Die

Phil and Amanda take over the mics! In this episode they share what each organization is working on, the market as a whole and plans for the future. Check out this episode!