Concrete Masonry Checkoff

?Celebrating two of our industry's greatest leaders! Congratulations to Rick Muth with ORCO Block & Hardscape and Steve Berry with Oldcastle APG on their well-deserved induction into the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association Hall of Fame. Their leadership, dedication and impact on our industry have set the standard for excellence. Honoring the past while building the future — thank you, Rick and Steve, for your lasting contributions!

Last week, Glenwood Mason Supply Company Inc. was on-site at the New York Build Expo, the largest construction & design show for New York and the Tri-state region. Thanks Jeff Hansen and the Glenwood team for showing up and representing our industry in front of over 40,000 attendees!

The search is on for the Region 4 Technical Director! This role is all about supporting architects, engineers, and contractors by connecting them with the resources they need for successful designs. As Technical Director, you’ll lead the charge in building out design assistance capabilities across a diverse region that includes: TX, LA, AR, MO, OK, KS, NM, AZ. Sounds like you, or maybe you know the perfect fit? Check out the full description here to apply: https://lnkd.in/gvzX8Emr

Masonry education is well underway at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where 23 students are enrolled in CE443: Design of Masonry Structures. This course gives students an in-depth look at structural masonry, preparing them to integrate masonry into their future designs. Students were introduced to The Beauty of Block by Bruce Augustin, showcasing masonry’s versatility through beautiful structures across the U.S. and Europe. With this being an approved program, this course is fully supported, covering the instructor’s salary and providing textbooks to ensure students have the resources they need.

Collier County’s Build My Future event brought together nearly 700 students exploring careers in the trades, and the masonry booth was a standout! Students got hands-on experience working with trowels, mud tables, blocks and bricks. Events like these are key to inspiring the next gen of builders, giving them the tools (literally) to consider a future in the trades. Great to see so much interest in masonry! Watch the recap here: https://bit.ly/4bnEBdB

Our regional in-person meetings are ramping up, and we're excited to see everyone at the local level! Kicking off our first meeting is RAC 5 next week, March 11-12, in Portland. If you're interested in attending your RAC meeting, check out our events calendar for more information! https://bit.ly/4jTyVMa

Kicking off the first day of the Block Promoters Conference today! This 1.5-day event is designed for producers to connect, learn, and grow alongside the brightest minds in masonry and hardscapes.?Excited for what's to come out of the next two days. Let's do this, Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association!

Robert Thomas said it best —"What you get out of it is what you put into it." Stronger relationships form when we come together with a shared mission. Industry events like the CMHA Annual Meeting create the space for just that, and we're grateful to be a part of this impactful partnership.

Q4 2024 assessments are due today! This includes all units sold from October 1 — December 31, 2024. For more information, visit our newly redesigned website: https://bit.ly/3WDgEZq

We’re one week away from the first-ever Block Promoters Workshop. In case you didn’t hear, registration is FREE for all block producers (and their teams) so don’t delay. Sign up before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/40JeOZu