Sources: Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association, Herndon, Va.; CP staff Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association 2025 Hardscape Contractor Industry Report findings provide valuable insights into the operational, crew health & safety, workforce, and financial trends impacting paving stone, segmental retaining wall unit and concrete slab professionals across the United States and Canada. One of the most significant challenges it identifies…
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OLDCASTLE APG’S BERRY, ORCO’S MUTH EARN TOP CMHA HONOR
The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association has welcomed veteran Oldcastle APG executive Steve Berry and ORCO Block & Hardscapes Chairman Rick Muth to the CMHA Hall of Fame, recognizing leaders whose careers have been marked by significant contributions to the industry and unwavering dedication to the Association’s highest values. The honors were announced during the CMHA annual meeting, held in…
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Cambridge Pavers business plan paints bright hardscape product prospects as outdoor living areas garner a greater slice of the American Dream dollar A recent National Association of Home Builders Best of American Living Awards showcase leads off with “Emphasis on Outdoor Living,” where “winning designs highlight the importance of providing spaces to promote relaxation, communication, and entertainment. Cozy firepits, conversational…
Read MoreCMHA publishes indispensable Industry-Average EPD for CMU
The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) provides global warming potential (GWP) and other requisite metrics for seven light, medium or normal weight block classes in the premier Industry-Average Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Concrete Masonry Units in the United States. Leading EPD author Climate Earth Inc. factors data from 35 CMU producers in the ASTM International-verified document. The Industry-Average…
Read MoreCMHA Hardscape Report tracks minor drop from record 2022 shipments
Sources: Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association, Herndon, Va.; CP staff The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association 2024 Hardscape Production Report, reflecting hard figures or estimates of U.S. and Canadian plant output, finds 2023 segmental concrete pavement and retaining wall unit shipments respectively eclipsing 1 billion square feet and 280 million square feet for a third consecutive year. The report shows…
Read MoreCMHA, Checkoff schedule inaugural Block Promoters Conference
Sources: Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association, Herndon, Va.; CP staff The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association and Concrete Masonry Checkoff (CMC) are teaming up to host a first-of-its-kind Block Promoter’s Conference, March 4-5, in St. Louis, Mo. They bill Building Blocks of Success: Promoting Concrete Masonry with Confidence as providing “industry professionals the tools and techniques they need to truly…
Read MoreCMHA releases first U.S. Industry-Average EPD for concrete masonry units
Sources: Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association, Herndon, Va. The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) provides global warming potential (GWP) and other requisite metrics for seven light, medium or normal weight block classes in the premier Industry-Average Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Concrete Masonry Units in the United States. Leading EPD author Climate Earth Inc. factors data from 35 CMU…
Read MoreBesser ushers CMHA lab centerpiece to World Center
Sources: Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association, Herndon, Va. A small-scale block & paver production line installed in 2007 at the former National Concrete Masonry Association Research & Development Lab is being transferred to the World Center for Concrete Technology at Alpena Community College in northern Michigan. Besser Co., whose world headquarters borders the ACC campus, is supporting the move of…
Read MoreCMHA honors Hein for segmental pavement standards and LCA work
Sources: Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association, Herndon, Va.; CP staff The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association has presented David Hein, P.E. with its 2024 Industry Champion Award, a special recognition that extends beyond CMHA and the immediate concrete products industry. Now an independent practitioner, he spent nearly 20 years as transportation infrastructure division manager, principal investigator and principal engineer with…
Read MoreOrganizations – August 2024
The Concrete Masonry Checkoff has named Riley Dvorak as national design technical director. He is tasked with spearheading CMC’s visionary Design Assistance program, a virtual destination where architects and engineers can access complimentary concrete masonry design services. His first order of business will be helping to appoint program directors across five U.S. regions; together, they will collaborate to sculpt a…
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