Kocon Masonry & Design specializes in the design and installation of professional, creative masonry solutions for residential and commercial properties in the Cleveland metropolitan area. For more ...

In late 2016, there were initial owner reports of water infiltration and façade distress at a five-story mixed retail-office facility at a highly visible public plaza area, referred to herein as “the ...

With a new school year underway, districts across the country are grappling with a familiar challenge: striking the right balance of schools that are safe for students, affordable for taxpayers and ...

AMES, Iowa – An innovative way to cool buildings using 3D-printed ceramics has earned an Iowa State University architecture team an award in masonry design and construction. A team of four faculty and ...

A building’s façade is much more than a pretty face. Exterior cladding plays a dual role as the architecture’s primary aesthetic and the building envelope’s first layer, making it one of the most ...

MI’s JBC Masonry Innovation Competition wants your ideas for transformative masonry design. We’re challenging practicing and aspiring architects and engineers to advance the future of masonry design ...

There is an increasing trend for structural engineers to limit their role to the design of key structural members (typically beams and columns) and not other structural aspects. This can be concerning ...

The MIW awards honors the best in masonry design and construction in Washington state. Masonry materials include brick, CMU, stone, tile, marble and terrazzo. These projects represent the finest ...

Update reflects increased homeowner investment in outdoor spaces and growing demand for licensed, locally established ...