Masonry Industry Links
American Concrete Institute
A technical and educational society dedicated to improving the design, construction, maintenance and repair of concrete structures.
www.concrete.org
American Institute of Architects
Through a culture of innovation, The American Institute of Architects empowers its members and inspires creation of a better built environment.
www.aia.org
American Society for Testing and Materials
A global forum for the development of consensus standards.
www.astm.org
Arizona Masonry Contractors Association
The Arizona Masonry Contractors Association is working to build a better future for the masonry industry.
www.azmasonry.net
Associated Builders and Contractors
A national association representing more than 23,000 merit shop construction and construction related firms in 80 chapters across the United States.
www.abc.org
Associated General Contractors of America
An organization of qualified construction contractors and industry related companies dedicated to skill, integrity, and responsibility.
www.agc.org
Brick Industry Association
National trade association representing distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products and services.
www.bia.org
Brick SouthEast
Brick SouthEast is a trade organization representing brick manufacturers in the southeast region of the United States. Their mission is to promote brick as the preferred building material for home and commercial construction.
www.gobricksoutheast.com
Building Information Modeling for Masonry
The National Building Information Modeling for Masonry Initiative (BIM-M) is identifying barriers to and strategies for the full implementation of masonry materials and systems into BIM software for the design and construction industries.
www.bimformasonry.org
Building Stone Institute
Dedicated to serving its member firms while at the same time educating the consumers on the uses and benefits of natural stone.
www.buildingstoneinstitute.org
Canada Masonry Centre
Provides managerial, technical, accounting and financial, promotional and marketing, and other services to the three joint venturers and external masonry industry related clients.
www.canadamasonrycentre.com
Cast Stone Institute
The Cast Stone Institute, founded in 1927, is an organization of certified Cast Stone Manufacturers and related professionals committed to developing standards and promoting the use of cast stone.
www.caststone.org
Ceramic Glazed Masonry Institute
Dedicated to promoting the beauty, durability, and enduring qualities of our products and informing architects, designers and engineers about and their use.
www.cgmi.org
Construction Industry Safety Coalition
The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) is made up of 25 trade associations, representing all sectors of the construction industry.
www.buildingsafely.org
Construction Specifications Institute
An individual membership technical society whose core purpose is to improve the process of creating and sustaining the built environment.
www.csinet.org
Construction Users Roundtable
An individual membership technical society whose core purpose is to improve the process of creating and sustaining the built environment.
www.curt.org
Contractor's License Reference Site
See license requirements or find out if a contractor is licensed in that state.
www.contractors-license.org
Expanded Shale, Clay, and Slate Institute
Learn more about the advantages and uses of ceramic structural lightweight aggregate.
www.escsi.org
Indiana Mason Contractors Association
Representing over 100 of the finest mason contractors from across the state of Indiana, IMCA is committed to bringing superior masonry work to every construction project they manage.
www.indmasoncontractors.com
International Code Council
A nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes.
www.iccsafe.org
International Masonry Institute
IMI is a labor/management cooperative of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers and the Contractors who employ its members.
www.imiweb.org
Laborers-AGC
Laborers-AGC Education and Training Fund is a partnership between the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
www.laborers-agc.org
Laborers' International Union of North America
Fighting for more opportunities for workers and employers, and for better wages, good benefits and safe jobsites.
www.liuna.org
Marble Institute of America
Serving as the authoritative source of information on standards of natural stone workmanship and practice and the suitable application of natural stone products.
www.marble-institute.com
Mason Contractors Association of California, Inc.
Find information on: industry education, industry trends, legislative updates, association events, chapter meetings and special opportunities.
www.mca-ca.org
Mason Contractors Association of Massachusetts
The main objective of the Mason Contractors Association of Massachusetts is to increase market share and advance the business interest of Union Mason contractors engaged in the construction industry.
www.mca-m.com
Mason Contractors Association of Michigan
A Union supporting organization with collective bargaining agreements with Bricklayers Local # 1, Bricklayers Local # 9, Laborers (Mason Tenders) Local # 334 and Local # 1076.
www.mcamichigan.org
Mason Contractors Association of Northeast Ohio
Promoting the general welfare of its members, encouraging efficiency in the art of masonry construction, and assisting in the uplift and elevation of the standards of our trade.
www.mcaneo.com
Mason Contractors Association of San Diego
The Mason Contractors Association of San Diego represents the needs of mason contractors throughout southern California.
www.sandiegomca.com
Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis
Chartered in 1896, the Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis is one of the area's oldest construction industry trade associations.
www.masonrystlouis.com
Mason Contractors of New Jersey
The Mason Contractors of New Jersey is actively promoting the advantages of quality union masonry craftsmanship throughout the state of New Jersey.
www.masonrycontractorsofnj.org
Masonry & Ceramic Tile Institute of Oregon
The Masonry and Ceramic Tile Institute of Oregon is the technical resource center and promotional voice of the local masonry and ceramic tile industry.
www.mioctio.org
Masonry Advisory Council
Over 300 pages of technical documents dealing with masonry details and information.
www.masonryadvisorycouncil.org
Masonry Association of Florida, Inc.
The Masonry Association of Florida, Inc. (MAF) is a corporation dedicated to the promotion of better masonry workmanship and material in the State of Florida.
www.floridamasonry.com
Masonry Association of Georgia
Encouraging efficiency in the art of masonry construction, supporting the education and training of future masons, promoting masonry as an honorable trade.
www.masonryassocga.com
Masonry Contractors Association of New South Wales
Dedicated to improving the quality, reliability and integrity of the Masonry Industry.
www.masonrycontractors.com.au
Masonry Foundation
The Masonry Foundation provides high quality education, conducts research for the industry, promotes masonry careers, provides grants and conducts other industry activities.
www.masonryfoundation.org
Masonry Industry Training Association
MITA promotes masonry and is an apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Labor, and the State of California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Apprenticeship Standards.
www.trainmason.org
Masonry Institute of America
A promotion, technical and research organization established to improve and extend the use of masonry.
www.masonryinstitute.org
Masonry Institute of British Columbia
The mandate of the MIBC is to enhance the development of masonry in British Columbia through technical support to designers, educators and building officials.
www.masonrybc.org
Masonry Institute of Iowa
The institute is committed to service, leadership, and manpower training that best advances the interests of its members and the masonry association.
www.masonryinstituteofiowa.org
Masonry Institute of Michigan
Dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the masonry industry; providing information to the industry and public, indiscriminately.
www.mim-online.org
Masonry Institute of St. Louis
Promoting the use of masonry, mason contractors and union bricklayers by serving as an educational and promotional resource for the use of brick, stone, glass and concrete masonry products.
www.masonrystl.org
Masonry Institute of Tennessee
Assists those involved in construction to accurately evaluate the many strengths of masonry, provides technical data on the economics of masonry and it's advantages and many uses.
www.masonryinsttn.com
Masonry Institute of Washington
Develops and promotes confidence in the design and use of wall systems through education and information.
www.masonryinstitute.com
Masonry Magazine
The official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America covers every aspect of the mason contractor profession - equipment and techniques, building codes and standards, business planning, promoting your business, legal issues and more.
www.masonrymagazine.com
Masonry Standards Joint Committee
An organization composed of volunteers who through background, use, and education have acquired experience in the manufacture of masonry, or in the design and construction of masonry structures.
www.masonrystandards.org
MasonrySystems.org
Determine which masonry wall system is right for your next building, learn why masonry structures outlast and outperform every other building system, and discover the beauty and versatility of brick, block and stone.
www.masonrysystems.org
Michigan Mason Contractors Association
Working together to educate, promote and enhance the Mason Industry throughout the state of Michigan.
www.mmca-mi.com
Mid-Atlantic Masonry Association
The Mid-Atlantic Masonry Association (MAMA) was formed to disseminate information and promote the use of masonry in all aspects in the market area. It services Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, New Jersey and Delaware.
www.midatlanticmasonryassociation.org
Minnesota Concrete and Masonry Contractors Association
Masonry and Concrete Contractors, working with their allied Industry Members, to build a strong Minnesota.
www.mcmca.com
National Association of Women in Construction
Enhancing the success of women in the construction industry.
www.nawic.org
National Center for Construction Education and Research
NCCER is a not-for-profit education foundation created to develop standardized construction and maintenance curricula and assessments with portable, nationally-recognized credentials.
www.nccer.org
National Concrete Masonry Association
Offers a variety of technical services and design aids through publications, computer programs, slide presentations and technical training.
www.ncma.org
National Masonry Instructors Association
The National Masonry Instructors Association is a national association representing masonry instructors and promoting masonry as a career choice.
www.masonryinstructors.com
Natural Stone Council
The Natural Stone Council is a collaboration of businesses and trade associations that have come together to promote the use of Genuine Stone in commercial and residential applications.
www.genuinestone.com
New England Concrete Masonry Association
The New England Concrete Masonry Association is a professional association of dynamic vision, united and committed to the growth and success of our industry through promotion, education and innovation.
www.necma.com
North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association, Inc.
Dedicated to serving the Masonry Contractors of the Carolinas and to promoting masonry as the building material of choice and as a career option.
www.ncmca.com
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers.
www.osha.gov
Ohio Masonry Association
The Ohio Masonry Association is a solid source of support for masonry products and services for architects, planners, constructors, and even students who will make up the future of masonry.
www.ohiomasonry.org
Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Association
The Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Association was formed in 1969 as a trade association dedicated to support, promote and expand the use of concrete masonry and other related products within the state.
www.pacma.com
Portland Cement Association
Improving and expanding the uses of cement and concrete.
www.cement.org
Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute
A consortium of nearly 100 brick and concrete masonry manufacturers, contractors, suppliers and associate members located throughout Colorado.
www.rmmi.org
San Antonio Masonry Contractors Association
An association committed to providing quality products, services, and workmanship; promote masonry as a preferred construction method; and develop knowledge, education and experience.
www.samca.net
Scaffold & Access Industry Association
A non-profit organization which promotes scaffold safety and education through its publications, conventions, tradeshows and training programs.
www.saiaonline.org
SkillsUSA
A national organization serving a quarter-million high school and college students and professional members who are enrolled in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations.
www.skillsusa.org
Texas Masonry Council
An organization of diverse people to protect and strengthen the masonry industry.
www.texasmasonrycouncil.org
The Masonry Society
An international gathering of people interested in the art and science of masonry.
www.masonrysociety.org
U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council is a non-profit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
www.usgbc.org
Utah Masonry Council
Increasing the use and understanding of masonry products, systems and professionals in building design and construction throughout Utah.
www.utahmasonrycouncil.org
Virginia Masonry Association
An association serving as a resource to builders, design professionals and homeowners in the use of masonry as a superior option in construction and design.
www.virginiamasonry.org
Washington State Conference of Mason Contractors
A statewide association of mason contractors and affiliates.
www.masonconf.com
Western States Clay Products Association
The premier location for information on structural brick, or just to see where to find quality materials that last a lifetime.
www.brick-wscpa.org
Wisconsin Masonry Alliance
The Wisconsin Masonry Alliance (WMA) was formed to unite the industry and promote the knowledge and use of masonry products and techniques in design and construction.
www.wma-online.org