Concrete Masonry Checkoff Board populates Learning Hub

The Concrete Masonry Checkoff has launched a free-to-access, dynamic educational platform dedicated to equipping design professionals with the resources needed to deliver resilient, sustainable, high-performance buildings. The Block Learning Hub is accessible at www.beautyofblock.com/learn and premiers with Core Performance, Embodied Carbon Resiliency Series offerings. They span a variety of architecture and engineering courses on structural masonry, aesthetic and functional applications, plus technical detailing and best practices. New courses will be continually added, building series content to foster expertise and ensure a unique educational experience. BLH offers architects and engineers the ability to earn AIA and PDH continuing education credits.

“Concrete masonry plays a critical role in structural integrity, energy efficiency and material resilience, yet navigating its full potential in architectural design requires specialized knowledge,” says CMC CEO Kim Spahn. “The Block Learning Hub is unique in that its focus is on building with concrete masonry—core performance, structural specifications and the inherent resiliency you achieve.”

“With on-demand courses, expert-led webinars and an expansive reference library, the Block Learning Hub offers educational content designed in collaboration with national and regional associations,” adds CMC National Design Director Riley Dvorak. “It will also facilitate peer collaboration and industry networking for architects, engineers and masonry professionals.”

A CALL FOR BLOCK-WISE A/E TALENT

A Concrete Masonry Checkoff Board request for proposals, posted at www.beautyofblock.com, seeks qualified design professionals and firms for the Block Design Collective (BDC), a destination where architects and engineers can access free CMU project support. CMC aims to equip the BDC to handle a broad spectrum of concrete masonry related inquiries in every state. Realizing that objective will require partnering with consultants across the country to deliver high-quality technical support in a timely manner.

“We want to be fully prepared to meet the influx of inquiries that come in through the Block Design Collective as we look to actively promote the availability of these services and take a very exciting step for the concrete masonry industry,” says CMC National Design Director Riley Dvorak. “Our goal is to make things as simple as possible for our clients: engineers, architects, and builders. If they have a question, wherever their project may be located, we will have access to a deep pool of subject matter experts to find the answer.” Designers will have one place to call for a wide array of services—from energy modeling to moisture management to structural design support, he adds.