Vibing Masonry #5 - The Evolution of Concrete Masonry Units: From Ancient Foundations to Modern Innovations
April 2025

Early Development: The Genesis of Concrete Blocks (early Rome to 1900s) The history of concrete masonry units (CMUs) or concrete blocks begins with humanity’s earliest binding materials, notably the Romans’ remarkable concrete. Around AD 125, structures l

Steve Blye
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General Education Residential Restoration
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North Dallas Chamber of Commerce Building Survives Devastating Tornado After Remodel with Reinforced Concrete Masonry
January 2024

North Dallas Chamber of Commerce Building Survives Devastating Tornado After Remodel with Reinforced Concrete Masonry

Bob Kilduff Bobby Ray
Block Brick Masonry Cement Mortar Restoration
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Cementing A Working Capital Foundation In Masonry
January 2024

Cementing A Working Capital Foundation In Masonry

Finance Funding Masonry Cement Restoration
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The Smartest Way To The Top: Job Site Plans
January 2024

The Smartest Way To The Top: Job Site Plans

Clint Bridges
Erection and Dismantling Hoists Restoration Safety Scaffolding
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Brick Staining - Not Painting
December 2023

Brick Staining - Not Painting

Don Foster
Brick Brick Staining Historic Restoration Masonry Staining Restoration
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GEN NXT: Jessie Demler
December 2023

GEN NXT: Jessie Demler

Aaron Roby Casey Spackman Chad Demler Christina Demler Jarrod Spackman Jessie Demler John Anderson Robert Buttars Shane Demler Sokun Dy Troy Nielsen Tyson Roby
Commercial Masonry Cement Restoration
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Fechino Files: Hydrofluoric Acid
November 2023

Fechino Files: Hydrofluoric Acid

Steven Fechino
Fechino Files
Cleaners and Polishing Cleaning Masonry Restoration
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2023 Hall of Fame Inductee: Bill McConnell
October 2023

2023 Hall of Fame Inductee: Bill McConnell

Bill McConnell
Commercial Estimating Masonry Cement Masonry Heaters Residential Restoration
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2023 Hall of Fame Inductee: Stephen Getz
October 2023

2023 Hall of Fame Inductee: Stephen Getz

Mario Catani Stephen Getz
Anchors and Ties Historic Restoration Restoration
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Grit Leads to Greatness: Mason the Mason
October 2023

Grit Leads to Greatness: Mason the Mason

Chris Eccleston Jenny Schroen
Educational (K-12) Marketing Media Masonry Cement Restoration
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Case Study: Old Joliet Prison
September 2023

Case Study: Old Joliet Prison

Greg Peerbolte Michael Kucynda
Historic Restoration Limestone Restoration
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EPDs: Helping You Meet Masonry Sustainability Goals
July 2023

EPDs: Helping You Meet Masonry Sustainability Goals

John Cicciarelli Nick Lang
Carbon Reduction Compliance Assistance Masonry Cement Residential Restoration
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Brick Specifications
July 2023

Brick Specifications

Clement Peiffer Leslie Seaton
Brick Compliance Assistance Restoration
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Marvelous Masonry - Celebrating Masonry’s Heritage: The Medieval City of Guimarães, Portugal
July 2023

Marvelous Masonry - Celebrating Masonry’s Heritage: The Medieval City of Guimarães, Portugal

Ana Fonseca Catherine Coats Courtney Indart David Biggs Dora Arenga Dr. Barontini Dr. Bernardo Dr. Oliveira Dr. Poletti Paulo Lourenco
Granite Historic Restoration Masonry Heaters Restoration
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Chairman’s Message: July 2023
July 2023

Chairman’s Message: July 2023

Dick Dentinger Jeff Buczkiewicz Kent Huntley Larry Vacala
Chairman’s Message
Brick Compliance Assistance Masonry Cement Restoration
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2023 Masonry Hall of Fame Inductees
June 2023

2023 Masonry Hall of Fame Inductees

Bill McConnell Calvin Brodie Daniel Hiltebeitel Stephen Getz
Educational (K-12) Educational (University) Restoration
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