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Our Keystone Compac III retaining wall system was used to construct four retaining walls for “The Edge at Middleton” project in Aberdeen, MD. More than 4,950 SF of wall area was installed in 2022 by Live Green Landscape Associates (Reisterstown, MD) for Chesapeake Contracting Group (Owings Mills, MD). This development includes 3 multi-story buildings with 237 residential units. The retaining walls were essential to balancing the site and maintaining the grade along the adjacent roadway, with a sound wall constructed above the largest wall.

In recent years, a growing trend in architectural design has been the use of multiple colors, textures, and sizes of masonry blocks for exterior walls. This "ashlar" style enhances a building’s visual appeal in a cost-effective way, demonstrating how masonry can create stunning, award-winning structures. Pictured here is a selection of buildings showcasing this style, using our colored architectural masonry units.

“The Business Case for Calcined Clay Production in the U.S.” will be presented at the Cementitious Materials Congress Americas in Atlanta on April 2nd and 3rd by YBP’s Vice President of Growth & New Business Development, Lucas Moreno Kristiansen. The rapidly changing demand and supply for supplementary cementitious products (SCMs) support the case for investment production of SCMs. Register now to attend! https://lnkd.in/dMbD-Q9J

The Clarksburg Fire Station project in Montgomery County, MD, demonstrates the adaptability of the MagnumStone Retaining Walls big block gravity wall system. Spanning 294 feet in length and reaching a maximum height of 14 feet (including embedment with seven block courses), the wall covers an impressive 2,778 square feet. Designed for a constrained cut scenario with limited excavation space, the project employed 2-foot and 4-foot concrete extenders in place of geogrid reinforcement. This approach minimized wall depth and ensured no encroachment beyond the property line. The tallest section of the wall features an 8-foot base depth, combining a 2-foot block with both 4-foot and 2-foot extenders. This project underscores the benefits of big block gravity wall systems, offering a robust and space-efficient solution for challenging construction environments. Project Team: General Contractor: Keller Brothers and Keller Construction Management Installer: BARTENFELDER LANDSCAPE SERVICE INC Designer: ELA Group, Inc. Civil Engineer: ADTEK Engineers #WednesdayWallWonder

Kyle Hoffman, YBP's Director of Engineering for our Maryland sand & gravel plants, took part in a “Teacher For A Day” event, spending the afternoon at Charlestown Elementary School with teachers and students from 3rd to 5th grade. This initiative is organized by the Education Foundation of Cecil County Public Schools (EFCCPS). YBP is proud to sponsor both Charlestown Elementary and Elk Neck Elementary through this valuable program.

Today we are celebrating National Employee Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize each and every one of our York Building Products team members for the incredible work you do. You all truly rock in every sense of the word! Whether it’s your dedication, your teamwork, or the energy you bring every day, you make a lasting impact on our company and our culture. Each of you is a key part of the amazing team we’ve built together. Keep rocking, and know that your contributions don’t go unnoticed. Wishing you a fantastic day, and thank you for everything you do!

Stevenson University, Owings Mills, MD, acquired the 117-acre Rosewood property adjacent to its north campus. To integrate this new land, a new road, Mustang Way, was built to cross an active stream. Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (Sparks, MD) designed the segmental retaining walls using our Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC Compac III block system, which were reinforced with Mirafi geogrid. Griffith Brothers (Fallston, MD) installed 14,679 square feet of wall area in Fieldstone color for site contractor RLO Contractors (Jessup, MD). The walls reached a maximum height of 20 feet. Construction began in late fall 2022 and concluded in spring 2023, overcoming challenges like working in an active waterway and winter weather. The project also required extensive coordination between the concrete contractor--who built the headwalls and structures--and the wall contractor, resulting in multiple mobilizations. #WednesdayWallWonder

York Building Products and Chaney Enterprises are excited to announce a new partnership in Heritage Concrete, a Stewart and Chaney Company. Heritage Concrete is the premier producer and supplier of ready-mix concrete in the Delaware region, with an incredible network of four state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional quality and a reputation for superior customer service. Chaney Enterprises will be contributing three additional Delaware operations, namely facilities in Seaford, Lincoln and soon Harbeson, to the Heritage business. This combination of assets will provide customers with an exceptional network and decades of experience in supplying ready-mix concrete. It will also provide great opportunities for the collective team members of the new Heritage Concrete. Michael Petrillo and his team will continue to lead Heritage Concrete into the future with his continued commitment and dedication to customer service and Heritage’s continued growth. “Chaney Enterprises could not be more excited about our partnership with Heritage Concrete, The Stewart Family, and to have Michael Petrillo leading the business. This opportunity brings a great service network to our collective customers and continues our long-term construction material growth strategy,” said Francis Hall Chaney III, CEO of Chaney Enterprises. Dave Stewart, CEO of The Stewart Companies, commented: “we are excited to add these Chaney operations into the Heritage Concrete family. This combination creates a strong platform for the future growth of Heritage Concrete.”

A recent SkillsUSA regional competition took place at Cecil County School of Technology (CCST). Zach Holbrook, a heavy equipment mechanic at York Building Products and a CCST alumnus, participated as a competition judge. In the image, Zach is seen evaluating a student's progress during the event. York Building Products provides financial support to the school and actively participates in the advisory committee for the Commercial Vehicle & Heavy Equipment Repair program, along with other industry-related programs. Thanks Zach, for your commitment and dedication to helping students on their career path in this exciting industry!

The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg, MD is a remarkable example of the versatility and strength of the MagnumStone Retaining Walls big block gravity retaining wall system. The project utilized 15,288 SF of MagnumStone, installed for creating stable retaining walls that were crucial given the site's limitations. The MagnumStone system was chosen because traditional segmental block with geogrid wasn't feasible due to site constraints, such as limited excavation space and existing utilities. Five walls were constructed, with the tallest section reaching an impressive 26 feet and featuring a base depth of 10 feet using the MagnumStone blocks and two 4' extenders. For more information on the MagnumStone wall system, go to https://lnkd.in/gZhwpcyd #WednesdayWallWonder