Registration for Hardscape North America (HNA) is open! Join us October 16-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, for the chance to experience new products, interactive exhibits, top-notch education, industry networking and more. With a jam-packed exhibit hall and enhanced attendee experiences lined up, this year’s show is a can’t-miss event. Take advantage of early-bird savings and register for only $25 through May 31. Be sure to book your travel arrangements early and reserve your hotel room at the Hyatt Regency Louisville now – rooms sell out fast!
The TCC Group Companies® has acquired the VERSA-LOK® family of companies. Established in 1987, the VERSA-LOK® companies include VERSA-LOK Retaining Wall Systems and Willow Creek Concrete Products. “I am pleased to welcome VERSA-LOK into our TCC Group, and we are excited to expand our national footprint in Hardscapes,” stated Brian DiGrado, Senior Vice President & General Manager of TCC Group Companies.
In March, the Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) receded by 8.6% to 164.0 (2000=100) from the revised February reading of 179.5. Much of the decline on the institutional side is credited to lower levels of education planning. On the commercial side, slower growth in office and hotel planning pulled down this portion of the Index once again. Year over year, the DMI was 12% lower than in March 2023.
Andrew G. Kireta Jr. will take the helm of ASTM International on May 1. Kireta succeeds Katherine Morgan, who served as president since 2017. Kireta's standards development background and familiarity with the organization uniquely position him well for this role.
Colorado’s new state law voids homeowner association rules that prevent residents from using more fire-resistant building materials. The new law references several building codes and design standards that were used to determine which fire-resistant material would be legally protected. The legally protected materials include concrete, masonry, and other composite materials.
According to the Department of Labor, job growth accelerated in March. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 303,000. Employment in the overall construction sector increased by 39,000. Residential construction gained 14,400 jobs, and non-residential construction employment added 24,600 jobs last month. March’s jobs report shows that the labor market remains resilient despite elevated interest rates.
At Masa, we think of nothing but concrete – and how to shape it for the building materials industry. The machines we design and build are used for the production of masonry and hardscape products, sand-lime bricks and AAC products. In other words, we are real concrete heads with a passion for reliable, high-performance machines.
The NCMA Foundation funds two $5,000 student scholarships each year. The John and Marlene Heslip Architecture Student Scholarship Program is for full-time students pursuing an architecture undergraduate or graduate degree. The Paul and Helen Lenchuk Engineering Student Scholarship Program is for students pursuing an engineering (structural, architectural engineering, or related field) graduate degree. If you know students going to school for architecture or engineering, encourage them to apply before the June 1 deadline.
Our Diamond Mesh Sheet Lath—a common choice for thin stone applications—is ASTM C847- compliant and available with or without asphalt kraft paper. Structa Wire Welded Wire Rolls are a versatile solution—allowing seamless installation across walls, over windows and doors, and with efficient cutouts for thin stone applications.
The deadline for submitting a grant application to the NCMA Foundation is May 1. Grant proposals will be reviewed by the NCMA Foundation committee at the CMHA Midyear Meeting, August 12-15. All qualified scientists, engineers, educators, and other professionals associated with the manufactured concrete masonry and hardscapes industries are encouraged to apply.
Perfect for rustproofing stone veneer and stucco installations, 1/4" self-furred Ultra-Lath Plus® plastic lath is safer, easier to use than metal. It lowers installed costs, meets ASTM - And NOW the FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (FBC and FRC) including HVHZ. Unaffected by moisture/chemicals available in sheets, rolls, strips.
Experience Networking at its Finest at the CMHA Midyear Meeting's Night Out – Ottawa Event
This summer, the Midyear Meeting heads to Ottawa, ON. Planning is underway for Night Out-Ottawa, a special networking event sponsored by CMHA's Associate Members. Night Out-Ottawa will be held at the National Gallery of Canada on August 14 beginning at 7 pm. The event will bring the excitement of Canada's favorite pastime, hockey, to the iconic National Gallery of Canada for an evening celebrating all the best things of the Great White North.
Sponsorship opportunities for this event are available. Associate Members looking to showcase their company as part of this unique networking reception at the Midyear Meeting should contact Erin Hobson for more information.
Register Now for the CPI and SRW Academic Instructor Training
Registration is open for CMHA's CPI and SRW Academic Instructor Course, June 13-14 in Herndon, VA. This two-day course is for high school and postsecondary faculty to learn more about the CMHA Concrete Paver Installer (CPI) and Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) installer courses and how to incorporate them into their classes. As a participant, you’ll gain invaluable insights into the latest installation methods and best practices for teaching CPI and SRW course material. For more information or to register for the course, contact Lee Krinzman.
The April edition of the Checkoff Check-in showcases the education programs coming to life through Checkoff funding.
Interested in hearing more about their funded programs? Join the next Checkoff Board meeting on April 23-24 in Chicago. Details are on the Checkoff events page.
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