| ABOUT CONCRETE BLOCK |
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When were concrete blocks first made? |
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Click on the question above to find out! |
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| INDUSTRY LINKS |
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Besser Company |
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This site links the Besser Family of Companies together and provides information regarding concrete products and machinery. Included are several service areas whereby visitors to the site can have frequently asked questions answered and receive service information regarding the wide range of products offered. |
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Canadian Standards Association |
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CSA is a world leader in the field of standards development, product certification, quality and environmental management systems registration and information products. |
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Greater Toronto Home Builders Association |
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This site is dedicated mainly towards the consumer that is choosing renovators and equipment for personal projects. Included are consumer tips and information, as well as a deep listing of industry links and access to several links for new homes and condos. |
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Homes Ontario |
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This site promotes the organization and its efforts to provide its members with information regarding a variety of topics. It includes the presentation of ongoing economic reviews as well as information regarding land development and health and safety. Technical assistance is also provided along with marketing and sales support. |
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Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute |
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The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) is a self-governed, self-funded, autonomous association representing the interlocking concrete pavement industry in North America. Membership is open to producers, contractors, suppliers, consultants and others who have an interest in the industry. As the industry voice, the membership represents a majority of the concrete paver production in North America. |
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MasonryWorx |
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MasonryWorx is an association of professionals committed to creating beautiful communities that will increase in value and stand the test of time. Our membership includes product manufacturers, suppliers and skilled professionals from across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We're united in our commitment to providing homebuyers, homeowners, architects, engineers, builders and municipal leaders with accurate, timely information about the use and benefits of brick, block and stone masonry products. |
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McMaster University - Department of Materials Science and Engineering |
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This is the main page for the university's department of Materials Science and Engineering. Evident is both their strength in research, as well as in their ties to industry. With varying research groups, the university provides materials research to a broad spectrum of industries in the attempt to find engineering solutions. |
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Ontario Association of Architects |
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The Ontario Association of Architects is a self-regulating organization governed by the Architects Act, which is a statute of the Government of Ontario. The Association is dedicated to promoting and increasing the knowledge, skill and proficiency of its members and administering the Architects Act, in order that the public interest may be served and protected |
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Home Builder Magazine |
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Home BUILDER Magazine - the official magazine of the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA). Home BUILDER Magazine is published bi-monthly and delivered to 28,000 new homebuilders, renovators, contractors, designers, architects and other hands-on professionals working in residential construction, home improvement from coast-to-coast. |
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Ontario Masonry Contractors Association |
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The OMCA provides technical information and design assistance for masonry projects through discussion and comment and various publications. The association also participates in presenting architectural masonry project design competitions and award presentations to recognize outstanding examples of design and quality workmanship in the masonry construction field. |
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Masonry Systems |
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MasonrySystems.Org is the brainchild of the Masonry Executives Council (MEC), a coalition of professionals from more than two dozen masonry associations. Our goal is to provide a unified source of inspiration and information about masonry design and construction. By working together, we're striving to make it easier for architects, engineers, developers, school boards, and city officials to choose to use masonry for their buildings. |
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Portland Cement Association |
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This site serves as a resource for Association members, as well as guests. It provides information regarding markets, materials and services the Association provides. The wide array of services range from education and training courses to market research and is available to both members and guests alike. |
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Why Masonry? |
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Four reasons your next building should be built with concrete masonry: It's Green, It's Affordable, It's Flexible & Attractive, It's Safe. |
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World Centre for Concrete Technology |
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WCCT strives to provide leadership, advancement and mastery of concrete technology through education, training, research, testing, information management and communications. This is accomplished by securing shared participation, cooperation, assistance and support of all those interested in concrete technology worldwide. |
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| CONCRETE THINKING FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD |
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Concrete Thinking |
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Portland Cement Association demonstrates how concrete can help produce a sustainable world. |
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| NCMA STATE ASSOCIATION ALLIANCE A-M |
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ALABAMA Concrete Industries Associaton |
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Alabama Concrete Industries Associaton |
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ARIZONA |
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Arizona Masonry Guild Inc |
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CALIFORNIA |
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Concrete Masonry Association of CA & NV |
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COLORADO |
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Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute |
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CONNECTICUT |
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New England Concrete Masonry Association |
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA |
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Concrete Masonry Promotions Council |
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FLORIDA |
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Florida Concrete & Products Association |
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HAWAII |
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Cement & Concrete Products Industry of Hawaii |
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HAWAII |
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Masonry Institute of Hawaii |
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ILLINOIS |
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Illinois Concrete Products Association |
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INDIANA |
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Indiana Concrete Masonry Association |
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IOWA |
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Masonry Institute of Iowa |
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KENTUCKY |
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Kentuckiana Masonry Institute |
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MAINE |
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New England Concrete Masonry Association |
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MARYLAND |
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Masonry Institute of Maryland Inc. |
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MASSACHUSETTS |
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New England Concrete Masonry Association |
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MICHIGAN |
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Masonry Institute of Michigan |
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MINNESOTA |
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Minnesota Concrete Masonry Association
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MISSISSIPPI |
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Mississippi Concrete Industries Association |
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| NCMA STATE ASSOCIATION ALLIANCE N - R |
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NEVADA |
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Concrete Masonry Association of CA & NV |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW HAMPSHIRE |
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New England Concrete Masonry Association |
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NEW YORK |
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New York State Concrete Masonry Association |
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NORTH CAROLINA |
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Carolinas Concrete Masonry Association |
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NORTH DAKOTA |
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Minnesota Concrete Masonry Association |
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OHIO |
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Ohio Concrete Masonry Association |
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OREGON |
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Northwest Concrete Masonry Association |
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PENNSYLVANIA |
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Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Associaton |
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RHODE ISLAND |
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New England Concrete Masonry Association |
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| NCMA STATE ASSOCIATION ALLIANCE S - W |
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SOUTH DAKOTA |
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Minnesota Concrete Masonry Association |
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SOUTH CAROLINA |
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Carolinas Concrete Masonry Association |
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TENNESSEE |
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Masonry Institute of Tennessee |
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TEXAS |
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Texas Masonry Council |
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UTAH |
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Utah Masonry Council |
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VERMONT |
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New England Concrete Masonry Association |
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WASHINGTON |
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Northwest Concrete Masonry Association |
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WISCONSIN |
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Wisconsin Concrete Masonry Association |
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