Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association

CMHA is once again teaming up with The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) for the 2025 Concrete Masonry Design Student Competition! This year’s challenge: design a cutting-edge fire station that prioritizes civic engagement while showcasing the strength, resilience, and versatility of concrete masonry. 💰 $20,000 in cash prizes available! 📅 Registration Deadline: April 9, 2025 📅 Submission Deadline: June 4, 2025 Open to students from ACSA Member Schools in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Don’t miss this opportunity to push design boundaries, gain recognition, and compete for cash prizes! Learn more and register today ➡️ https://bit.ly/40B2OIk #ConcreteDesign #StudentCompetition #Architecture #MasonryInnovation #FutureArchitects

#TBT to another impactful PICP training led by CMHA’s Divisional Engineer Segmental Pavements, William (Bryan) Horr, P.E.!🏗️ For 10 years, RiverSmart Homes has trained contractors and partnered with CMHA this year to train PICP contractors on installation - ensuring top-quality work for D.C. residents receiving rebates. Last week Bryan led a one-day training at the Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) with 12 contractors in attendance for RiverSmart projects—supporting 672 installations since 2008! 👏 #ThrowbackThursday #PICPTraining #Contractors

CMHA recently hosted its first-ever Contractor Meet-up Event during the Annual Meetings in Indianapolis, and it was a huge success! This exciting new initiative brought together local contractors for an evening of networking, industry discussions, and valuable insights into CMHA’s offerings. In a laid-back setting, contractors, CMHA members, and staff exchanged ideas, shared best practices, and explored industry trends, challenges, and opportunities. Events like these highlight the power of community and the many benefits of becoming a CMHA contractor member! https://lnkd.in/eS9HW8Hx #ContractorMeetup #Networking #ConstructionIndustry #BuildWithCMHA

#MemberMonday Spotlight: Honoring Excellence in the Industry 🌟 CMHA proudly welcomes Rick Muth, Chairman of ORCO Block & Hardscape, and Steve Berry, Oldcastle APG Senior Executive and former COO, as the newest inductees into the CMHA Hall of Fame! 🏆 Recognized for their outstanding leadership and lifelong dedication, Rick and Steve were honored during CMHA’s Annual Meeting in Indianapolis on February 3. This prestigious award is reserved for those who have made a lasting impact on the industry and exemplify CMHA’s highest values. Join us in celebrating their achievements and read their stories: 🔹 Rick Muth’s Story ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Xcntla 🔹 Steve Berry’s Story ➡️ https://bit.ly/4biRFRu #HallOfFame #IndustryLeaders

Share Your Expertise—Become a CMHA Instructor! Are you passionate about the industry and eager to inspire the next generation of professionals? Becoming a CMHA instructor is a rewarding way to share your knowledge, shape future careers, and enhance your own professional growth. ✅ Deliver high-quality, industry-relevant courses ✅ Empower students with essential skills & career guidance ✅ Join a network of experts making a lasting impact Don’t just take our word for it! 🎥 Hear from Chris Ebbesen, Sales Manager, Commercial Hardscapes, Oldcastle APG, on why getting involved as an instructor is so valuable. Learn how to get involved! 👉https://bit.ly/3EOQ4Xk https://lnkd.in/eTHqDRtC

🚨 Happening Tomorrow! 🚨 Professors, don’t miss CMHA’s SRW Curriculum for Professors webinar on February 20 at 1 PM EST! 📚 Learn how to integrate geogrid-reinforced and gravity segmental retaining walls (SRWs) into your undergraduate and graduate engineering courses with ready-to-use materials developed through the NCMA Foundation Grant with Prof. Walter Schneider. ✅ Enhance your curriculum ✅ Prepare students for real-world challenges ✅ Incorporate SRW principles into Foundations Design & more! 🔗 Register now! https://bit.ly/3ZWt5R0

📢 Attention Producer Members! Your Input Matters! 📊 Are you a hardscape production manufacturer in the U.S. or Canada? Now’s your chance to share valuable insights on industry production levels and contribute to critical research and benchmarking. Your feedback helps shape the future of the hardscape industry! 🗓 Survey closes March 15—don’t wait! 🔒 100% Confidential | Big Industry Impact 📩 Take the survey today! 👉 https://bit.ly/3Qi8vpC #HardscapeIndustry #CMHA #IndustryInsights #HardscapeProduction #Survey

📸 #FlashbackFriday to an incredible 2025 CMHA Annual Meeting in Indianapolis! In Robert Thomas' Message from the President, we celebrated industry successes, strengthened relationships, and looked ahead to an exciting future. It was a week filled with valuable insights, collaboration, and record-breaking attendance! https://bit.ly/4gw17l9 🎥 Check out the video highlights and relive the moments that made this event unforgettable! #AnnualMeeting #IndustrySuccess #Networking #Hardscaping #Masonry

📢 Producer Members: Make Your Voice Heard! 📊 If you're a hardscape production manufacturer in the U.S. or Canada, this is your chance to provide valuable insights on industry production levels. Your participation helps support critical industry research and benchmarking. 📝 Survey closes March 15—don’t miss out! 🔒 Confidential & impactful Take the survey today and help shape the future of the hardscape industry! 👉https://bit.ly/3Qi8vpC #HardscapeIndustry #IndustryInsights #HardscapeProduction #survey #members

🏗️ CMHA Hosts the 2025 Argos Masonry Technical School! 🧱 We’re excited to have welcomed 15 students to our Virginia headquarters for the 2025 Argos Masonry Technical School! For two days, participants will dive into a hands-on and classroom-based learning experience, mastering the essentials of: ✅ Mortar ✅ Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) ✅ Brick ✅ Adhered Veneer Stone ✅ Grout We're proud to shape the future of masonry with training opportunities that build skills and confidence. #Masonry #Education #Training