The Construction Index

MAY 22, 2024

A concrete products manufacturer has been fined after placing its employees at risk. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 24, 2023

Insulation and air barriers One premise of the original article is that the bearing walls of many government and school buildings across North America, built in the last century with solid masonry, are now experiencing moisture intrusion. This is a follow-up article speaking to additional questions in this system type.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2023

Photos courtesy Echelon Masonry. By Dave Jackson In North Carolina’s Research Triangle area, which includes cities such as Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, local architects choose masonry as the preferred building material to achieve a modern, clean look for the pharmacological and, bio-research, and technological firms flocking to the region.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 13, 2020

Understanding material qualities and resultant performance is the core of good masonry construction. Common misunderstandings about the basic material of masonry, clay masonry, or brick can be better understood by reading ASTM C216-19, Standard Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale).

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Specification Product Update

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Overview IG Masonry Support supplied 65m of mechanically-fixed B.O.S.S.+, This was provided by a secondary support structure, devised by IG Masonry Support, and utilised to the rear of a down stand to reduce the amount of unsightly steel used. IG Masonry Support’s capability to prefabricate each B.O.S.S

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Specification Product Update

JANUARY 16, 2024

Overview IG Masonry Support supplied 65m of mechanically-fixed B.O.S.S.+, This was provided by a secondary support structure, devised by IG Masonry Support, and utilised to the rear of a down stand to reduce the amount of unsightly steel used. IG Masonry Support’s capability to prefabricate each B.O.S.S

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Masonry Flooring Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems 52

Learn Civil Engineering

APRIL 12, 2020

If you want to be a successful civil engineer, then you need to know all about the technical terms used in brick masonry, i hope this article will definitely help you. Definition of Masonry Masonry may be defined as the art of construction in which building units, such as clay bricks, sand-lime, bricks, stones, Precast […].

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 22, 2020

What Is Composite Masonry? Composite masonry is the one that is constructed out of two or more types of building units or of different types of building materials. The composite masonry may be adopted due to two reasons : i) Improvement in the appearance of walls, etc., Stone-Composite Masonry. Cement Concrete Masonry.

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Specification Product Update

MAY 30, 2024

Within their exterior masonry paint range, the multi-purpose KEIM Soldalit (and the ME air purifying version), KEIM Granital and KEIM Concretal (Black, W, and Lasur) and within their interior range KEIM Optil (ultra matt finish), KEIM Innostar (one coat paint system) and KEIM Ecosil-ME (air purifying paint).

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 15, 2021

Wet flood-proofing, on the other hand, involves an intentional design process to allow water to enter a structure built with flood-resistant materials like masonry. Figure 2: All masonry materials are classified as Class 5 flood damage-resistant materials. These maps establish the base flood elevation (BFE). Solid elevated walls.

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CivilJungle

MAY 16, 2020

What Is Brick Masonry? There are a number of types of bricks and mortars that can be used to manufacture brick masonry. Bonding in brick masonry, which adheres to bricks simultaneously , is constructed by filling the joints between the bricks with suitable mortar. What Is Stone Masonry? 4 Source Artifical Natural.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

What Is Brick Masonry? There are a number of types of bricks and mortars that can be used to manufacture brick masonry. Bonding in brick masonry, which adheres to bricks simultaneously, is constructed […].

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CivilJungle

MAY 14, 2020

Masonry means construction of buildings utilizing building blocks such as stone, bricks, and concrete blocks , etc. Masonry is used for the construction of foundation , plinth, walls, and columns. What Is Stone Masonry? The construction of stones bonded together with mortar is termed as stone masonry. Rubble Masonry.

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Civil Manage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This craft is masonry, and its practitioners, the masonry contractors, are the unsung heroes of architectural beauty and structural strength. The post Mastering the Age-Old Craft: Masonry and the Craftsmen Behind It appeared first on Civil Manage.

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Learn Civil Engineering

DECEMBER 26, 2020

In this article, we are going to discuss different things like Introduction, definition, types of brick bonding, technical terms used in brick masonry, etc.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

Jack arches are a structural element in masonry construction that builders have used for centuries. Also known as flat or straight arches, they are structural elements that provide support at openings in masonry. At some point, masonry contractors may need to incorporate a jack arch into their work. By Steven Fechino.

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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The post How to Repair Spalling Brickwork | Tips for Maintenance and Fixing Masonry appeared first on UK Construction Blog. These include: Aesthetic damage to the brick wall Structural damage Water infiltration Potential safety hazards due to crumbling masonry Mold growth caused by excessive moisture.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 16, 2023

Louis, MO) Western Specialty Contractors – Indianapolis, IN Branch has the honor of restoring the masonry facade of The Stutz, the historic Stutz Motorcar Company factory in Downtown Indianapolis, as part of a multi-million-dollar renovation project. Phase One is expected to be completed in 2023.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 25, 2023

For nearly 75 years, the MCAA has served as a focal point for the $33 billion masonry industry by connecting and empowering business decision makers around the country. One of these offerings, aimed at masonry industry suppliers, will be the Masonry Alliance Program.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 31, 2021

Joints of Stone Masonry: The construction which is done with the help of stones and bonded together with mortar is known as Stone Masonry. Stone Masonry is widely used where the stones are available in abundance. The stone masonry is the type of masonry construction which is done with stones and cement mortar.

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Masonry Ceiling Systems Painting/finishing Piping Installation 52

CCE Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Traditional Brick & Stone’s leading products are matched by its service and solutions It’s been a year since Construction and Civil Engineering last featured Traditional Brick & Stone (TBS).

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For Construction Pros

JANUARY 29, 2024

The OPCMIA provides concrete contractors, plasters, and cement masons a path on training and apprenticeship programs throughout the country - directly addressing the challenge of finding skilled labor.

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Learn Civil Engineering

JUNE 14, 2022

Definition Pointing in simple terms is a mechanism to dig the damaged mortar from the joints in stone or brick masonry and replace them with freshly prepared mortar followed by a proper surface finish to the joints. the joints are either built of cement mortar or lime mortar. Damaged mortar is removed either by hand […].

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

Photo courtesy Echelon Masonry. Water, sun, wind, and temperature damage are among the greatest enemies to a building’s structural integrity, even when encased in precast or exterior masonry. Engineered wall assemblies, known as rainscreen, have emerged that replicate the look of full bed masonry. By Michael Vaughn.

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Masonry Wall Systems Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 9, 2020

“I always knew I would go into the business,” recalled Zack Zuidemas, vice-president for Jimmy’Z Masonry , located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, about 80 km (50 mi) north of Chicago. Founded by his father James in the early 1990s, the company has continued to expand into one of the area’s most highly regarded masonry contractors.

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CivilJungle

MAY 15, 2020

What Is Stone Masonry? The construction of stones bonded together with mortar is termed as stone masonry. Stone-masonry being stronger, durable, and weather-resistant, when compared with brick masonry , is used in the construction of piers, docks, dams lighthouse, and other marine structures. Rubble Masonry.

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Masonry Building Standards Public Works Building Materials 52

Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Masonry work is one of the many demanding jobs in the world. There are cement masons, concrete finishers, brick masons, block masons, stonemasons, and terrazzo workers, all of which come under masonry work. Hence, if you are looking for one pair of gloves that will be suitable for all kinds of masonry work, there is none.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

It is the first masonry support system combining four critical components in one easy-to-fit design – meaning it is over 40% faster to install. Intex combines wall tie, masonry support and cavity tray in one, with an added open state fire barrier mechanically fixed to the cavity tray for exceptional fire protection.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Older masonry structures from many eras, including libraries, town halls, commercial blocks, and school buildings, stand at the geographic center of many communities, holding symbolic meaning and serving varied needs and purposes. Successful applications hinge largely on having a sound masonry wall beneath. By Albert Aronov, AIA.

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Masonry Wall Systems Renewable Energy Systems Flooring Systems 52

Construction Dive

JULY 31, 2023

The new 215,000-square-foot school will offer construction trades such as plumbing, architecture and masonry as part of its curriculum.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Rate analysis of brick masonry used of reference book IS Code 1200 part 3(IS Code 1200 part 3 used for measurement), IS Code 2212, and CPWD Part 1. All calculations of brick masonry for rate analysis. This calculation calculates of brick and mortar (mortar = Cement + Sand past this call mortar) for materials. Mortar […].

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BIM & Beam

MARCH 3, 2016

The Building Information Modeling for Masonry Initiative has created a guide to provide architects, engineers, and mason contractors with tools for developing Autodesk Revit models for modeling masonry buildings. This guide, which was published through The Masonry Society, is available for free download here.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 9, 2023

3, 2023) Western Specialty Contractors – Minneapolis Branch is nearing completion of a project to restore a masonry wall section of the historic Wesley Church located at 101 E. Louis, MO, Aug. in downtown Minneapolis, MN. Dennis Batty & Associates Group is the architect on the project.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As the nation’s leader in the restoration of commercial, institutional and industrial concrete and masonry structures and buildings, Western has been helping businesses recover from natural disasters on the Gulf Coast for over 50 years.

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Prodyogi

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Blockwork is a type of masonry construction technique using large concrete or cement blocks. The blocks used here are larger than normal brick and are mostly hollow to make them lighter and easier to work with. Blockworks have been in use since the 1930s, from ordinary cement.

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Masonry Sustainability Building Materials 130

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 27, 2020

What Is Reinforced Brick Masonry? The Reinforced brick masonry is totally different from the normal method of the brick masonry. The reinforced brick masonry consists of brick masonry which has Steel reinforcement embedded in the morta r. It will help to protect the Reinforcement against the corrosion.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 27, 2024

The first five floors are the podium level and are made of concrete masonry units (CMU) masonry. The 27,406 m 2 (295,000 sf) building comprises 271 residential units and is LEED silver certified. The remaining 29 floors form a glass and steel tower with horizontal bands divided into four vertical quadrants.

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