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Concrete masonry sales pace cement consumption trend line
Sources: National Concrete Masonry Association, Herndon, Va.; CP staff
Year-over-year concrete masonry unit sales for 2017 increased 2.6 percent in the U.S. and 1.9 percent in Canada, according to gray or architectural block and masonry veneer data collected from 44 producers operating 210 plants, and analyzed in the inaugural National Concrete Masonry Association CMU Sales Survey.
Read MoreNCMA Hall of Fame opens with Rinker’s Watson, Atlas’ Gordon
The National Concrete Masonry Association launched a Hall of Fame with Karl H. Watson, Sr. and Don Gordon during last month’s 2019 Convention and Icon-Xchange gathering in Orlando.
Read MoreYoung Professionals drive new NCMA branding, logo, messaging
A new National Concrete Masonry Association brand identity includes logos, colors and core messaging, highlighted with a website launched late last month. The effort was facilitated by the NCMA Young Professionals Group, representing some of the industry’s brightest and most promising up-and-coming business leaders.
Read MoreNCMA Young Professionals compel new branding, logo, messaging
Sources: National Concrete Masonry Association, Herdon, Va.; CP staff
The just-launched www.ncma.org site exhibits an evolved NCMA brand identity, with new logos, colors and core messaging. A rebranding effort announced at the association’s 2019 convention in Orlando was facilitated by the NCMA Young Professionals Group. Born over the course of several YPG meetings and gatherings, it centered on the belief that a new brand identity, coupled with a revamped and user-friendly website, will allow the association to communicate better with all audiences, from concrete masonry producers and sales personnel to architects and designers.
Read MoreRinker’s Watson, Atlas Block’s Gordon charter NCMA Hall of Fame
Sources: National Concrete Masonry Association, Herndon, Va.; CP staff
The National Concrete Masonry Association inaugurated a Hall of Fame with Karl H. Watson, Sr. and Don Gordon during its 2019 Convention and Icon-Xchange gathering, February 14-16 in Orlando.
Read MoreICPI rolls out workforce program to combat contractor, installer labor shortage
Source: Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute, Chantilly,Va.
Expedited by the Board of Directors, ICPI has launched a workforce development program in response to wide-spread contractor needs for new and better skilled employees. It includes a new Hardscape Installer/Contractor Career Path, in partnership with the National Concrete Masonry Association, that aligns the two groups’ certifications and education courses in a clear, achievable process for those entering the industry.
Read MoreORGANIZATIONS – OCTOBER 2018
The National Concrete Masonry Association has launched a free continuing education course for design professionals hosted by AEC Daily. “Concrete Masonry: The Energy Efficiency Solution” educates users on the thermal benefits of concrete masonry assemblies and energy code compliance options. It qualifies for continuing education credits through the AIA/CES system, and is U.S. Green Building Council-approved for Green Building Certification Institute CE hours.
Read MoreLaw authorizes Concrete Masonry Check-Off referendum
Sources: National Concrete Masonry Association, Herndon, Va.; CP staff
The Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education and Promotion Act, providing Congressional authorization for concrete block and brick stakeholders to pursue an industry-wide referendum on a national commodity check-off program supporting industry initiatives, was signed into law October 5 as part of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018.
Read MoreNCMA begins second century equal to challenges new and old
Congratulations to members and staff are the order of the month as the National Concrete Masonry Association observes a 100-year anniversary. One of the oldest groups in building and construction, it shares a century mark with businesses and organizations no less than Ash Grove Cement, Besser Co. and Lehigh Portland Cement, as well as the American Concrete Institute, American Concrete Pipe Association and Portland Cement Association.
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