National Concrete Masonry Association

Take time today to review ICPI-NCMA technical resources. From one-page Frequently Asked Questions to design manuals to software packages and more, ICPI-NCMA has the resources you need to ensure success on concrete masonry, segmental retaining walls, and manufactured stone veneer projects. https://hubs.la/Q01zbMxK0

ICPI-NCMA wishes Nitterhouse Masonry Products congratulations as the company celebrates 100 years as a family-owned and operated business. Check out their anniversary video. https://hubs.la/Q01zbSsC0

ICPI-NCMA wishes Pathfinder Systems congratulations as the company marks its 25th anniversary. Since 1998 Pathfinder Systems has offered its customers cutting-edge equipment with innovative technology designed to provide high-quality concrete products.

ICPI-NCMA members can showcase their best projects on the ICPI-NCMA website by submitting entries through our project profiles google form. Submit your company’s best hardscaping project or several in less than ten minutes with our guided questions. https://hubs.la/Q01z5H450

Today is the early-bird deadline for the Annual Meeting! Register and book your room. https://hubs.la/Q01yPb180

Yesterday, ICPI-NCMA staffers Bryan and Gabriela attended the first day of Techo-Bloc's Hardscaper Showcase in Herndon, VA. They had a great time catching up with ICPI-NCMA members Pete Baloglou and Rick Bischoff.

We are excited to celebrate International Education day by hosting our first of six courses at our ICPI-NCMA office in Herndon, VA. The first course we are hosting is the Concrete Paver Installer Course. Interested in attending an upcoming course? Check out the ICPI-NCMA course calendar. https://hubs.la/Q01z6s390

You can still renew your expired SRW certificate by take an ICPI-NCMA online course to fulfill your 8 counting education hours while earning a higher designation. Learn more about our advanced courses. https://hubs.la/Q01yP8XX0

Four days left to register for the Concrete Paver Installer Course and the PICP Specialist Course taking place at our headquarters in Herndon, VA.

There are only a few spots left to attend the CPI and PICP Courses so register now before it's too late. https://hubs.la/Q01yP29c0

Concrete Paver Installer Course
Jan. 24-25
9 AM - 5 PM

PICP Specialist Course
Jan. 26
9 AM - 5 PM

Today is the last day you can submit your response to the ICPI-NCMA 2023 Contractor Business Survey.

This survey is very important to the industry it helps the ICPI-NCMA association committees direct time and resources toward issues highlighted from the results.

If you cannot find the survey link in your inbox email Bryan Horr, PE at [email protected] to resend your survey link.

We appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey!

Did you know you can access detailed drawings to answer questions related to SRW or CMU products? Visit our website for more information. https://hubs.la/Q01y7v8V0

Today is Day 2 of !

ICPI-NCMA members are proudly demonstrating their association affiliation at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas this week, as a tune-up to The Precast Show next month.

We’d love to see more photos of our members at , tag us in your posts!

This week ICPI-NCMA President and CEO Bob Thomas is attending in Las Vegas.

Today, he was interviewed with ICPI-NCMA member Kendall Anderegg, President and CEO of Mutual Materials, during the fastest trowel competition at Masonry Madness. He is also pictured with master of ceremonies, Tom Clark.

If you are at , be sure to tag us in your photos!

Are you local to Northern Virginia? Or do you live within driving distance to Northern Virginia? If yes, you'll want to read further.

Next week, we will host a Concrete Paver Installer Course and the PICP Specialist Course at our headquarters in Herndon, VA.

Spots are filling up fast. Register now to save your spot.

Concrete Paver Installer Course
Jan. 24-25
9 AM - 5 PM

PICP Specialist Course
Jan. 26
9 AM - 5 PM

Learn more and register today! https://hubs.la/Q01yw8Bd0

Register by January 25 to take advantage of the early bird rates for the 2023 ICPI-NCMA Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH! https://hubs.la/Q01y7p7-0

Friday is the deadline to participate in the ICPI-NCMA 2023 Contractor Industry Survey. A link to the survey was sent to contractors from [email protected] with the subject line: 2023 ICPI-NCMA Contractor Industry Survey.

Each company that submits a completed survey will receive a FREE copy of the final report.

Our education team is hard at work getting ready for our first Concrete Paver Installer course of the year in our Herndon, VA office.

There is still time to rgister for the course. Register today! https://hubs.la/Q01xy1x00

Friday is the deadline to participate in the ICPI-NCMA 2023 Contractor Industry Survey. A link to the survey was sent to contractors from [email protected] with the subject line: 2023 ICPI-NCMA Contractor Industry Survey.

If you cannot find the survey in your inbox please email Bryan Horr, PE at [email protected] and he will have the link resent.

The survey helps ICPI-NCMA committees direct time and resources toward issues highlighted from the results.

There are only a few sponsorships left for the ICPI-NCMA Annual Meeting. Today is your last chance to acquire a sponsorship for your company. Secure your sponsorship now! https://hubs.la/Q01y7hFf0

ICPI-NCMA wishes TEKA congratulations as the company marks its 50th anniversary in North America as a supplier of high-performance mixers for the manufactured concrete products industry. Cheers!

2023 Concrete Masonry Competition - Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture

The NCMA Foundation partnered with the of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) to sponsor the 2023 Concrete Masonry Design Competition. Students will design community common spaces with concrete masonry products and be challenged to explore design problems related to masonry construction for a multi-functional community space. The deadline for student registration is April 5. Visit ACSA’s page to learn more about the competition and the registration process. https://hubs.la/Q01xfP9j0

2023 Concrete Masonry Competition - Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture The competition focuses on design issues related masonry construction for a Community Commons for gathering, play and shelter.

ICPI-NCMA is pleased to announce two new additions to the Engineering Department.

Craig Walloch will join ICPI-NCMA as Director of Materials Science on July 1.

Earlier this month, Shoaib Yosoufzai joined ICPI-NCMA as the Structural Engineering Projects Manager, Masonry.

“Technical expertise is incredibly important for the staff of ICPI-NCMA,” said Bob Thomas, President and CEO. “It is included as one of the six overarching goals of our strategic plan. Craig’s 30 years of experience in the concrete masonry and hardscapes industry is extremely valuable to our organization moving forward. With a background in civil/structural engineering and experience in project management, Shoaib will be able to contribute immediately to the association and meeting our strategic goals.”

Learn more about their background before joining ICPI-NCMA. https://hubs.la/Q01xWtzQ0

Did someone say Annual Meeting?

It will be here before you know it! February 20 – February 24 to be exact.

This week, staffers Merry Beth Hall, CAE and Erin Hobson, CMP were in Columbus to finalize details for the upcoming ICPI-NCMA Annual Meeting. In this picture, they were checking out the location for our social event. It will be held at Lower. com Field--home of the Columbus Crew Major League Soccer team.

Stay tuned for more details.

If you still haven't registered for the meeting, you can do so now. https://hubs.la/Q01xWC1s0

This week, Rob Bowers, P. Eng., Vice President of Engineering, Hardscapes is attending Landscape Ontario Congress.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Landscape Ontario Congress is Canada's largest and longest running trade show and conference for landscape professionals.

Yesterday, Rob participated in Terry Child’s presentation on Interlock Basics Using ICPI Standards.

ICPI-NCMA is a Supporting Organization for the Geosynthetics Conference which will be held Feb. 5-8 in Kansas City, MO organized by the - Advanced Textiles Association.

Our own Gabriela Mariscal, PE, will be moderating the panel discussion titled Best Practices for the Inspection of Segmental Retaining Walls.

She'll be joined by panelists Glenn Herold, P.Eng., M.ASCE, Brampton Brick Limited; Don Armstrong, PE, Oldcastle Architectural Products Group; Scott Miller, Scott Miller DesignBuild Consulting Services LLC.

Make plans now to join them in Kansas City to learn more about the best practices for the inspection of gravity and reinforced soil segmental retaining walls (SRWs). The panel will discuss the industry recommendations for design, detailing, materials, construction sequence, and testing necessary at every step when completing earth retaining SRW projects.

Early bird rates end this week! Register today. https://hubs.la/Q01xKgC80

Download a request form from your membership dashboard https://hubs.la/Q01xfP2H0 and email our membership team at [email protected] to receive a copy of the new Safety Manual Template.

Our staff enjoyed today's Fireside Chat with U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg and U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer M. Granholm at The Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) 102nd Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

And yes, Secretary Pete Buttigieg But started by announcing that the Federal Aviation Administration situation from this morning has been resolved. If you were waiting for a flight this morning, you can relate!

Be sure to join the conversation on social media with .

If you didn't submit your CPI or SRW renewal application before December 31 it is not too late to renew. Submit an application to get your certification reinstated. Request a renewal application from [email protected].

News — ICPI-NCMA Unification

We’re kicking off the New Year with some exciting news. The vote to change the name of the association to Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association (CMHA) has passed by a vote of 114-8. Many thanks to all of our voting members that took the time last month to participate in this important vote. The rebrand rollout will take time and will not happen overnight. You can expect to see some changes right away but others will take more time. Stay tuned for more details. https://hubs.la/Q01xKkLW0

News — ICPI-NCMA Unification News Results of the ICPI-NCMA Member VoteWe’re kicking off the New Year with some exciting news. The vote to change the name of the association to Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association (CMHA) has passed by a vote of 114-8. Many thanks to all of our voting members that took the time last mont...

This week, Bryan Horr, P.E., Division Engineer, Segmental Pavements is attending The Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) 102nd Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. If you see him, be sure to say hello.

attracts thousands of transportation professionals from around the world and the meeting program covers all transportation modes, with sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions.

This year, a number of sessions and workshops focus on the spotlight theme for the 2023 meeting: Rejuvenation Out of Disruption: Envisioning a Transportation System for a Dynamic Future.

Be sure to join the conversation on social media with .

One week left to secure your company sponsorship! Check out the Annual Meeting page to see what sponsorships are still available. https://hubs.la/Q01xfxnG0

Do you get FAQs for masonry products? Check out the TEK Solutions Center for answers. https://hubs.la/Q01wBplP0

Kick off the new year by registering for an in-person installer course near you. Check out the ICPI-NCMA course calendar https://hubs.la/Q01wBp3Y0 to see all our upcoming CPI and SRW courses.

ICPI-NCMA wants to feature our members in E-News! If you have news about your company or have been featured in another publication, please send information to [email protected].

Happy 2023 to our members! Have you registered for the ICPI-NCMA Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH yet? https://hubs.la/Q01wBp3R0

ICPI-NCMA staff would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

The ICPI-NCMA office will be closed tomorrow for the holiday. We will resume normal hours of operation January 3.

Last Call for Voting! Today is your last chance to vote on the new name for the association. Last month, the ICPI-NCMA Board considered the recommendations from the Branding Task Group and approved a new name for our Association: Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA). Voting members are invited to cast their ballots before today’s deadline. Thank you for participating.

Last chance to renew CPI or SRW installer certifications before they expire tomorrow December 31. Make sure you renew today!

ONLY 3 days left to vote on the new name for the association. Last month, the ICPI-NCMA Board considered the recommendations from the Branding Task Group and approved a new name for our Association: Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA). Voting members are invited to cast their ballots before the deadline. Vote today!

Sponsorship opportunities available for ICPI-NCMA Annual Meeting. Sponsors who commit by noon EST on December 30 will be included in The Precast Show industry partner's promotion.

To complete the form, please visit: https://hubs.la/Q01wrwk00.