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A new IndexBox market analysis projects global demand for hollow blocks will accelerate through 2035, fueled by ongoing construction activity. For U.S. mason contractors, that kind of outlook is a reminder that concrete masonry units remain a core materia

A new technical committee tied to a masonry trade group is raising concerns about “zero-compression” cavity fire barriers, a detail that can affect how brick, block, and stone veneer wall assemblies are built and inspected. For US teams, the discussion is

A Cleveland.com “House of the Week” feature spotlights a 1932 brick home near Lake Erie with a $1.59 million asking price. For mason contractors, it is another reminder that brick exteriors can be a premium selling point, but only when the masonry is care

A new IndexBox market update says demand for stone cladding panels is expected to accelerate through 2035, fueled by a broader construction upswing. For US mason contractors who install stone veneer, that points to more opportunity, but also more pressure