When it comes to maintaining the durability of brick masonry wall systems, moisture control is perhaps the most crucial design consideration. Unwanted moisture can cause masonry to experience ...

Looking to spice up a dilapidated building with a fresh new brick face? Consider these valuable recommendations from the Brick Industry Association's technical guru, Brian Trimble. 1. Make sure the ...

The global construction industry has been experiencing a remarkable shift toward materials that combine aesthetic appeal with ...

Engineers developed a new kind of reconfigurable masonry made from 3D-printed, recycled glass. The bricks could be reused many times over in building facades and internal walls. What if construction ...

There is no doubt that buildings have an enormous impact on the environment, with some estimating that they contribute up to 40% of global emissions, split quite evenly between the construction and ...

While performing a preplan survey or conducting crew familiarization in your district, it’s wise to take a second look at brick buildings, particularly downtown. You might be surprised at what you ...

Two workers from Arete General Construction Group were re-bricking near the roof on the front of an old brick building in the 400 block of East Broadway in Alton on Thursday, May 22. The property, ...

What if construction materials could be put together and taken apart as easily as LEGO bricks? Such reconfigurable masonry would be disassembled at the end of a building’s lifetime and reassembled ...