Brick/Masonry

• New data shows low construction prices may soon be coming to an end

  Jeffrey Yoders, December 21, 2009
  New federal data released recently shows sharp increases in the prices of key construction materials like diesel, copper and brass mill shapes likely foreshadow future increases in construction costs, the Associated General Contractors of America said. The new November producer price index (PPI) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics provide the strongest indication yet that construction prices are heading up, the association noted.  More

• Test-Nasiri-CTBUH changes height criteria; Burj Dubai height increases, others decrease

  Mary Nasiri, December 7, 2009
  December 7, 2009 — The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)-the international body that arbitrates on tall building height and determines the title of "The World's Tallest Building"-has announced a change to its height criteria, as a reflection of recent developments with several super-tall buildings.  More

• Award-Winning Brick Structures

  November 1, 2009
  The Brick Industry Association recently announced the winners of its 2009 Brick in Architecture Awards Competition. The winning submissions represent the best of the best in brick design and construction. Here’s a recap of the 2009 “Best in Class” winners in the commercial, institutional, and multifamily residential building categories.  More

• Historic Masonry: Restoration and Renovation

  September 22, 2009
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• Brick pavers made of scrap tires and plastic containers

  September 1, 2009
  Brick pavers from Vast Enterprises are composed of 95% recycled car tires and plastic containers, providing a lightweight, ultra-green alternative to traditional concrete pavers for parking lot, driveway, sidewalk, and patio applications. For every 5,000 sf of installed composite pavers from Vast, approximately 2,500 scrap car tires and 75,000 gallon-size plastic containers are diverted from la...  More

• 29 Great Solutions for the AEC Industry

  August 18, 2009
  AEC firms are hotbeds of invention and innovation to meet client needs in today's highly competitive environment. The editors of Building Design+Construction are pleased to present 29 "Great Solutions" to some of the most complex problems and issues facing Building Teams today. Our solutions cover eight key areas: Design, BIM + IT, Collaboration, Healthcare, Products, Technology, Business Management, and Green Building.  More

• AIA Course: Historic Masonry — Restoration and Renovation

  By C.C. Sullivan and Barbara Horwitz-Bennett, August 1, 2009
  Historic restoration and preservation efforts are accelerating throughout the U.S., thanks in part to available tax credits, awards programs, and green building trends. While these projects entail many different building components and systems, façade restoration—as the public face of these older structures—is a key focus. Earn 1.0 AIA learning unit by taking this free course from Building Design+Construction.  More

• 70% of Qualified Trade Association Members Attain “Green Brick Specialist” Designation in Comprehensive Training Program

  July 27, 2009
  The Brick Industry Association (BIA), the national trade group representing distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products and services, has announced that 70% of its eligible members have passed the industry’s first-ever online training program, “Sustainability/Green Building Design and Brick.”   More

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