Call for Applications: The Masonry Society's Haller Award

Words: Dan Kamys

26 May 2016 — Applications for The Masonry Society's Haller Award are being accepted until June 30, 2016.

The Haller Award is given to an individual engineer or an engineering firm that has enhanced the knowledge of masonry in practice. This award recognizes the beauty, elegance, and economy of structural masonry projects. The Award may be presented yearly, although no award needs to be given in a year.

The award's namesake, Professor Paul Haller, was a dynamic engineer who helped revolutionize the design of structural masonry.

Details on submitting packets for consideration for future Haller Awards are included in the application.

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