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 discus

Two Lenses - One Topic - RESTORATION

Aug 29th, 2023 31m 22s

MASONRY RESTORATION COMES IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES - THIS EPISODE DIVES INTO THE DETAILS! WE LOOK AT RESTORATION THROUGH TWOLENSES - CONTRACTOR AND ENGINEER. WE DISCUSS SSD AND THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING IT'S ROLE ON A JOB SITE. WE ALSO GET

Leading a Horse to Water

Jun 22nd, 2023 30m 37s

We talk all things marketing in the world of masonry with Laura Merritt, Senior Account Manager, aoe - a marketing firm out of Michigan. We have a candid conversation as to why marketing is important to masonry construction, how sharing the sto

Let's Talk About It

Mar 22nd, 2023 38m 10s

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 an

GFRP | What you need to know

Jan 24th, 2023 25m 42s

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

Workforce Development

Dec 7th, 2022 32m 49s

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 i

Build Green with Portland Cement

Nov 1st, 2022 22m 47s

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

Innovation in Masonry

Jun 8th, 2022 31m 18s

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 Edga

Masonry for the Future

May 11th, 2022 30m 4s

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 cov

To internal wall brace, or to not? That is the question.

Apr 14th, 2022 29m 40s

In this episode we talk to Kyle Lochonic with Davenport Masonry and Todd Dailey with Dailey Engineering about internal wall bracing. A great discussion covering the Advantages, as well as the history and why internal wall bracing is a good ch

Build Better Buildings

Mar 30th, 2022 24m 26s

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!

Let's Talk About It

Feb 16th, 2022 30m 43s

In this episode we really dive into the superiority of masonry as well as what we can to do to keep the masonry legacy alive. Paul Cantarella, Owner of Cantarella & Sons, shares his thoughts as a contractor in the industry and what works for

Show me the Masonry

Jan 12th, 2022 24m 56s

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 c

Meet Masonry Advocate, Amy Baker Architect

Dec 15th, 2021 31m 3s

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 easie

Retrofitting and repairs of masonry buildings

Nov 16th, 2021 22m 58s

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 t

Making Things Happen

Oct 13th, 2021 31m 16s

Arizona has created there own in state check off program. We talk with Dawn Rogers, Executive Director of Arizona Masonry Council and learn more about their program as well as the four pillars that Arizona Masonry Council has created to better

The More You Know

Aug 4th, 2021 26m 58s

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.

Getting down to the details - The entire building envelope

Jul 21st, 2021 26m 24s

Allison Verley, Building Envelope Specialist with Construction Innovations discusses the building envelope as a whole and reminds us that details are everything. She covers the four layers of the building system.

Adapt or Die

Jul 7th, 2021 30m 35s

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.

The Just In Time Market

Jun 17th, 2021 32m 36s

Curious what the trends are in the masonry marketplace? This episode is for you! Meet Jeff Snyder of Masonpro, a tenured resource with a passion for masonry. Take a dive with us from a masonry product perspective while learning about the bene

Jun 1st, 2021 26m 16s

Concrete masonry products are superior building products, and as an industry, we take pride in that. Their use creates safe, warm, energy-efficient spaces – key reasons that these are timeless products in construction. Known for its structural

A Masonry Design Solution for Architects

May 5th, 2021 28m 49s

Masonry iQ™ is a REVIT Plugin that makes designing with masonry easier than ever. Now users can quickly design custom patterns, render with local producers product, perform modularity studies, locate control joints and field cuts, and have pla

A solution you can trust

Apr 7th, 2021 21m 20s

We jump right into a conversation with Brent Jacobs, Commercial Account Manager at DuPont Performance Building Solutions. We discuss Insulating multi wythe walls, options of meeting the energy code with single wythe walls and why dewpoint seems

If You Build It, They Will Come.

Mar 3rd, 2021 24m 56s

If you want to learn more about masonry as an industry, this conversation is for you. We talk all things masonry with Brandon Hartsell, Project Manager with Gates Construction out of Mooresville, North Carolina. From getting candid about the s

Masonry Pie: Sustainability slice

Feb 3rd, 2021 23m 55s

There are many benefits to designing with masonry; one that may get overlooked is the contributions to carbon neutrality. While we understand sustainability is a forever evolving topic, we take an in-depth view with professional engineer, Chri