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Monthly Archives: December 2018

Collapse at Oregon State project trouble for CLT industry

December 31, 2018

NCMA eNewsDecember 27, 2018 The new Peavy Hall at Oregon State University was supposed to symbolize the rebirth of the state's timber industry by showcasing its signature innovation: cross-laminated timber. But the general contractor saw significant risks in using an untested CLT manufacturer, and wanted financial cover. School officials, instead, moved forward with a new…
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TMS Journal Volume 36, No. 1 Published

December 21, 2018

TMS News BriefDecember 19, 2018 The Masonry Society has completed TMS Journal, Vol. 36, No. 1 with the papers listed below. TMS Members can access the Journal online at no charge. Nonmembers may purchase the Journal at a nominal fee, and the printed Journal will be sent to Subscribers in January. TMS Journal is being…
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NCMA Solutions Center: Are there details for residential construction options for concrete masonry?

December 21, 2018

NCMA eNewsDecember 20, 2018 Details available for residential construction with concrete masonry includes the use of single wythe walls that can be built using conventional masonry or architectural masonry units. Masonry walls can be assembled with different finishes (veneer, wood siding etc.), or can be built with exposed surfaces. For more information on details of…
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2013: Manufactured Stone Veneer

December 21, 2018

NCMA eNewsDecember 20, 2018 In 2013, the Masonry Veneer Manufacturers Association (MVMA) merged with NCMA. The MVMA/NCMA goals were to advance the quality, durability, aesthetics and perception of Manufactured Stone Veneer Products and installation systems for all producers, and to advocate for their role in the marketplace. Since those early beginnings, the manufactured stone veneer…
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ABC predicts construction sector will remain strong in 2019

December 21, 2018

NCMA eNews December 20, 2018 Associate Builders and Contractors (ABC) Chief Economist Anirban Basu forecasts another strong year for construction sector performance, yet warns about inflationary pressures according to a 2019 economic outlook recently published in Construction Executive magazine. Job growth, high backlog, and healthy infrastructure investment all spell good news for the industry. However,…
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