National Concrete Masonry Association

Last Chance to Register for Basic Block and Hardscape Sales School
Wednesdays - Sept 22 to Nov 17
2-4 pm eastern
http://ow.ly/p9oG50GdXnL

Last Chance to Register for Basic Block and Hardscape Sales School
Wednesdays - Sept 22 to Nov 17
2-4 pm eastern
http://ow.ly/p9oG50GdXnL

Mississippi State University takes first place in National Unit Design Competition during NCMA’s Midyear Event - NCMA

Mississippi State first place in 2021 Unit Design Competition
https://ncma.org/updates/2021-udc-press-release/

Mississippi State University takes first place in National Unit Design Competition during NCMA’s Midyear Event - NCMA Two college teams presented their unique, fresh concrete masonry unit (CMU) designs at the 2021 Unit Design Competition (UDC) during NCMA’s Midyear event at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Judges reviewed and scored the designs prior to the event and the results were announced during th...

Concrete Masonry Lab Technician - Herndon, VA 20171 - Indeed.com

We are hiring! Come work in the lab with us!
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Register for Hardscape North America 2021

Do not forget to visit NCMA and ICPI in booth 28020 during Hardscape North America Oct. 20-22 in Louisville, KY. If you haven't registered yet, you can register online with a 50% Off Admission with this link: http://ow.ly/YOUY50GavHC
Do not forget to also look at the education offerings during the event.

Register for Hardscape North America 2021 The 2021 Hardscape North America (HNA) trade show is co-located with GIE+EXPO, the Green Industry and Equipment Expo. This combined mega industry event will take place October 21-23 at the state-of-the-art Kentucky Exposition Center located in Louisville, KY. HNA will have a dedicated area of the fl...

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Register Here: http://ow.ly/ahrg50G9Mck

Tornado Shelters in Schools

#TechTipTuesday
https://youtu.be/b2AlaW0NIKY

Tornado Shelters in Schools https://ncma.org/resource/concrete-masonry-storm-shelter-design-guide-and-commentary/

Pat Sauter receives Emerging Leadership Award - NCMA

Pat Sauter receives Emerging Leadership Award
https://ncma.org/updates/sauter-ela/

Pat Sauter receives Emerging Leadership Award - NCMA Patrick J. Sauter, Vice President of King’s Materials, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was presented with NCMA’s Emerging Leadership Award on August 3 at the association’s Midyear meetings held at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Register Today for the YPG Workshop in San Diego, CA September 28th & 29th!
https://ncma.org/event/ypg-workshop/

Register Today for the YPG Workshop in San Diego, CA September 28th & 29th!
https://ncma.org/event/ypg-workshop/

Daniel Zechmeister inducted into NCMA’s Hall of Fame - NCMA

Daniel Zechmeister inducted into NCMA’s Hall of Fame
https://ncma.org/updates/dan-zechmeister-hof/

Daniel Zechmeister inducted into NCMA’s Hall of Fame - NCMA Daniel Zechmeister, retired Executive Director of the Masonry Institute of Michigan, Southfield, Michigan, was presented with NCMA’s Hall of Fame award on August 5 at the association’s Midyear meetings held at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Kevin Curtis inducted into NCMA’s Hall of Fame - NCMA

Kevin Curtis inducted into NCMA’s Hall of Fame
https://ncma.org/updates/kevin-curtis-hof/

Kevin Curtis inducted into NCMA’s Hall of Fame - NCMA Kevin L Curtis, retired CEO of the Besser Company, Alpena, Michigan, was presented with NCMA’s Hall of Fame award on August 5 at the association’s Midyear meetings held at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Episode 9 of Just* Mason Around
This is Part 2 of the Family Business/Small Business round table with Mike Finch of RCP Block and Brick, Rocky Fizzano of Fizzano Brothers, and Rich Solomon of Solomon Colors.
https://ncma.org/podcast/

Episode 9 of Just* Mason Around
This is Part 2 of the Family Business/Small Business round table with Mike Finch of RCP Block and Brick, Rocky Fizzano of Fizzano Brothers, and Rich Solomon of Solomon Colors.
https://ncma.org/podcast/

Jim Weber bestowed with NCMA Lifetime Achievement Award - NCMA

Jim Weber bestowed with NCMA Lifetime Achievement Award
https://ncma.org/updates/jim-weber-lta/

Jim Weber bestowed with NCMA Lifetime Achievement Award - NCMA James L. Weber, retired from Oldcastle Architectural, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, was presented with NCMA’s Lifetime Achievement Award on August 5 at the association’s Midyear meetings held at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Pete Hoyt bestowed with NCMA Lifetime Achievement Award - NCMA

Pete Hoyt bestowed with NCMA Lifetime Achievement Award
https://ncma.org/updates/pete-hoyt-lta/

Pete Hoyt bestowed with NCMA Lifetime Achievement Award - NCMA Peter B. Hoyt, retired from Oldcastle Architectural, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, was presented with NCMA’s Lifetime Achievement Award on August 5 at the association’s Midyear meetings held at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

NCMA's Office will be closed today. Have a wonderful and safe Holiday!

NCMA's Office will be closed today. Have a wonderful and safe Holiday!

Register now for Basic Block and Hardscape Sales Course
This course will be offered in an instructor-led, virtual format Wednesday, September 22–November 17, 2021, the attendees will meet from 2-4 pm eastern time. Register here: https://ncma.org/education_course/basic-block-and-hardscape-sales-course/

Register now for Basic Block and Hardscape Sales Course
This course will be offered in an instructor-led, virtual format Wednesday, September 22–November 17, 2021, the attendees will meet from 2-4 pm eastern time. Register here: https://ncma.org/education_course/basic-block-and-hardscape-sales-course/

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Midyear Meeting Recap Now Available!
This written recap provides a summary of the meetings, special events, networking and more. If you missed the meeting, check it out to see what was missed!https://ncma.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NCMA-2021-MIDYEAR-RECAP-FINAL.pdf

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Register Here: http://ow.ly/P6b450G2xiy

Register Here: http://ow.ly/P6b450G2xiy

Hardscape North America - HNA Hardscape Project Awards

Don't Forget to Submit your project!
Hardscape North America is accepting entries for the Annual HNA Hardscape Project Awards to be presented during the HNA 2021 show. Submit your project and brag about your work. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, September 3, 2021. https://hna.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/home

Hardscape North America - HNA Hardscape Project Awards The HNA Awards recognize outstanding hardscape projects by teams building residential and commercial walkways, patios, driveways, and commercial plazas, parking lots, streets and more. Award winners will be recognized during the 2021 HNA Awards Recognition Presentation at the Kentucky Exposition Ce...

Thank you to Nick Lang and National Concrete Masonry Association for presenting at the Southeast Concrete Masonry Association 2021 Annual Conference! #SCMA2021 #concretemasonry

NCMA is happy to be able to participate in and present at the Southeast Concrete Masonry Association Summer Meeting

NCMA is happy to be able to participate in and present at the Southeast Concrete Masonry Association Summer Meeting

NCMA is proud to be a sponsor of the Portland Cement Association Promoter's Forum, working with local and national groups to get our message out.

NCMA is proud to be a sponsor of the Portland Cement Association Promoter's Forum, working with local and national groups to get our message out.

Tech Tip Tuesday SRW Height Considerations

#TechTipTuesday - SRW Height Considerations
http://ow.ly/aMnE50FX8G9

Tech Tip Tuesday SRW Height Considerations FAQ 7-14 Link: https://ncma.org/resource/faq-07-14/

ICPI hybrid 2021 Summer Meeting off to a great start with Meetings, Membership and Trade Show Committee !

ICPI hybrid 2021 Summer Meeting off to a great start with Meetings, Membership and Trade Show Committee !

Register Today for the YPG Workshop in San Diego, CA September 28th & 29th hosted by RCPBlock and Brick. More information to come!
https://ncma.org/event/ypg-workshop/

Register Today for the YPG Workshop in San Diego, CA September 28th & 29th hosted by RCPBlock and Brick. More information to come!
https://ncma.org/event/ypg-workshop/

Concrete masonry veneers

#TechTipTuesday
https://youtu.be/rT7AHUSpJ9s

Concrete masonry veneers https://ncma.org/resource/concrete-masonry-veneers/

Commercial Sales Course – SRW & ACB
NCMA has an instructor-led, virtual commercial sales course for hardscape sales personnel. The Commercial Sales Course – SRW and ACB professionals that specialize in selling ACBs and SRWs to the commercial market. Offered Thursdays, September 30–November 18, 2021, for two hours, via Zoom. Register Here:
https://ncma.org/education_course/chsc/

Commercial Sales Course – SRW & ACB
NCMA has an instructor-led, virtual commercial sales course for hardscape sales personnel. The Commercial Sales Course – SRW and ACB professionals that specialize in selling ACBs and SRWs to the commercial market. Offered Thursdays, September 30–November 18, 2021, for two hours, via Zoom. Register Here:
https://ncma.org/education_course/chsc/

Block Sales School

NCMA Basic Block and Hardscape Sales Course for sales personnel that have been in the industry less than three years. Held virtually, instructor-led for 2 hours on Wednesdays, September 22 – November 17, 2021. Register Here: https://ncma.org/education_course/basic-block-and-hardscape-sales-course/

Block Sales School

NCMA Basic Block and Hardscape Sales Course for sales personnel that have been in the industry less than three years. Held virtually, instructor-led for 2 hours on Wednesdays, September 22 – November 17, 2021. Register Here: https://ncma.org/education_course/basic-block-and-hardscape-sales-course/

Episode 8 of Just* Mason Around is now available. In this episode, you will hear Mike Finch of RCP Block and Brick, Rocky Fizzano of Fizzano Brothers, and Rich Solomon of Solomon colors share stories of their companies origins in this fascinating discussion.
https://ncma.org/podcast/

Episode 8 of Just* Mason Around is now available. In this episode, you will hear Mike Finch of RCP Block and Brick, Rocky Fizzano of Fizzano Brothers, and Rich Solomon of Solomon colors share stories of their companies origins in this fascinating discussion.
https://ncma.org/podcast/

Control joints in fire-rated walls

#TechTipTuseday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZciOGJz83Q

Control joints in fire-rated walls https://ncma.org/resource/fire-resistance-ratings-of-concrete-masonry-assemblies/

Thank you to all the members of the NCMA Board of Directors for their time reviewing the actions of this week's meetings.

Thank you to all the members of the NCMA Board of Directors for their time reviewing the actions of this week's meetings.

Family Business/ Small Business meeting is packed!

Family Business/ Small Business meeting is packed!

Starling presents Pat Sauter the Emerging Leadership Award.

Starling presents Pat Sauter the Emerging Leadership Award.

Town Hall! We are excited to see so many of our members together!

Town Hall! We are excited to see so many of our members together!

MSV MEETING kicking off Midyear!

MSV MEETING kicking off Midyear!

Iowa State & Mississippi State will present their innovative block designs at NCMA's Midyear Meeting, 8/4 at 5 pm. One will be named winner of this year’s Unit Design Competition Presentation. Funded by the NCMA Education & Research Foundation. www.ncma.org

Iowa State & Mississippi State will present their innovative block designs at NCMA's Midyear Meeting, 8/4 at 5 pm. One will be named winner of this year’s Unit Design Competition Presentation. Funded by the NCMA Education & Research Foundation. www.ncma.org