Masonry Principles Podcast

Masonry Principles was created to make masonry easier to use and give a voice to experts in our industry all while being informative and share different points of view.

Building Beyond: Navigating Generations in Masonry Construction 02/21/2024

Building Beyond: Navigating Generations in Masonry Construction Join us as we dive into the intersection of business and culture in the world of masonry construction. In this episode, we're joined by Noah Lupini, a seasoned industry expert, to explore the generational dynamics shaping the field. From discussing why entering the construction industry is a smart decision to unpacking the value of real-world experience versus academic knowledge, we uncover valuable insights that resonate across generations. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of masonry construction and the diverse perspectives driving its success. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/30043738

Two Lenses - One Topic - RESTORATION 08/29/2023

Two Lenses - One Topic - RESTORATION MASONRY RESTORATION COMES IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES - THIS EPISODE DIVES INTO THE DETAILS! WE LOOK AT RESTORATION THROUGH TWOLENSES - CONTRACTOR AND ENGINEER. WE DISCUSS SSD AND THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING IT'S ROLE ON A JOB SITE. WE ALSO GET CANDID ON HOW WE CAN BUILD BETTER BUILDINGS IN THE BELOVED CITIES, TOWNS AND VILLAGES THAT HOUSE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE STRUCTURES. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/27881997

Leading a Horse to Water 06/22/2023

Leading a Horse to Water We talk all things marketing in the world of masonry with Laura Merritt, Senior Account Manager, aoe - a marketing firm out of Michigan. We have a candid conversation as to why marketing is important to masonry construction, how sharing the story of masonry can impact the bottom line, as well as tips to creating a strategic and effective marketing campaign. We've got you covered! /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/27235119

Let's Talk About It 03/22/2023

Let's Talk About It We have a great round table discussion between Amy Baker, Architect and Paul Cantarella, Contractor. We discuss ways to bridge the gap between specs and contractor as well as getting candid about the sometimes frustrating, always educational and certainly challenging aspects of building better buildings using masonry. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/26310729

GFRP | What you need to know 01/24/2023

GFRP | What you need to know We are kicking off the new year talking about GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforcement Polymer)! Learn about the GFRP provisions in our current edition 2022-TMS 402 Standard. We get into applications and where to GFRP is best suited /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/25714650

Workforce Development 12/07/2022

Workforce Development Workforce Development: Not a problem for the trades, a characteristic of the industry. We discuss what the masonry industries are doing in Michigan and New York to get tomorrow's workforce excited about joining the construction industry. This isn't just about joining a trade, it is about creating a career. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/25256343

Build Green with Portland Cement 11/01/2022

Build Green with Portland Cement Techincal Service Engineer, Claude Bergeron with Holcim talks Portland Limestone Cement. We go over short term goals and strategies the cement industry is taking to promote sustainability as well as the long term sustainability strategies and insight into the industry. Visit www.holcim.com for more infomation! /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/24871560

Innovation in Masonry 06/08/2022

Innovation in Masonry In this episode we focus on construction innovations such as MULE, a lift assist device for masons. Invented and created by Construction Robotics, a New York based Company. We talk with Matt Oklevitch, Construction Robotics (New York) and Edgar Boettcher, Bay Masonry (Michigan) about MULE, how it works, where it works and why it works. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/23364950

Masonry for the Future 05/11/2022

Masonry for the Future Meet SolaBlock - A company that is Keeping masonry in the future. We talk with Jason Laverty, Co-Founder and Chief Construction Officer at SolaBlock who introduces the next best thing in masonry, a solar panel cmu unit. In this episode we cover the history of how SolaBlock was created, how it solves carbon neutral footprints in design and how SolaBlock will change the masonry industry. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/23068817

internal wall bracing or to not? That is the question. 04/14/2022

internal wall bracing or to not? That is the question. In this episode we talk to Kyle Lochonic with Davenport Masonry and Todd Dailey with Dailey Engineering about internal wall bracing. A great discussion covering the Advantages, as well as the history and why internal wall bracing is a good choice when designing new construction for both design and job site safety. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/22798796

Build Better Buildings 03/30/2022

Build Better Buildings DAGOSTINO BUILDING BLOCKS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS! Meet Jeff Orvis with Dagostino Block, learn about the company and why concrete masonry units are a superior building material! /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/22616354

Let's Talk About It 02/16/2022

Let's Talk About It In this episode we really dive into the superiority of masonry as well as what we can to do to keep the masonry legacy alive. Paul Cantarella, Owner of Cantarella & Sons, shares his thoughts as a contractor in the industry and what works for him to stay relevant in the ever changing climate that is construction. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/22154048

Show me the Masonry! 01/12/2022

Show me the Masonry! Amanda and Phil cover a lot! From how 2021 went to what 2022 will look like, flipping of projects and a workforce development initiative. They chat about the next steps for check off and everything in between. A super informative, yet candid conversation to kick off the New Year! /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/21752006

Meet Masonry Advocate, Amy Baker Architect 12/15/2021

Meet Masonry Advocate, Amy Baker Architect Meet Amy Baker, owner of Amy Baker Architect out of Michigan. A masonry advocate, she shares with us her favorite tools to use, one of her most memorable masonry projects as well as a special trick that makes planning on coursing so much easier! /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/21483332

Retrofitting and repairs of masonry buildings 11/16/2021

Retrofitting and repairs of masonry buildings We interview Peter Babaian, Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger out of Chicago. This conversation covers retrofitting old masonry buildings and bringing them to the 21st century standards. We cover everything from tools and resources available to the types of mortar preferred when working with older buildings. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/21183428

Making Things Happen 10/13/2021

Making Things Happen Arizona has created there own in state check off program. We talk with Dawn Rogers, Executive Director of Arizona Masonry Council and learn more about their program as well as the four pillars that Arizona Masonry Council has created to better advocate, educate and promote masonry. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/20778212

The More You Know 08/04/2021

The More You Know Meet Brian Trimble, PE*, LEED AP, Director of Industry Development and Technical Services at the International Masonry Institute. In this episode we dive into the world of masonry codes and brick details. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/20035529

Getting down to the details - The entire building envelope 07/21/2021

Getting down to the details - The entire building envelope Allison Verley, Building Envelope Specialist with Construction Innovations discusses the building envelope as a whole and reminds us that details are everything. She covers the four layers of the building system. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/19884047

Adapt or Die 07/07/2021

Adapt or Die Phil and Amanda take over the mics! In this episode they share what each organization is working on, the market as a whole and plans for the future. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/19731749

The Just In Time Market 06/17/2021

The Just In Time Market Curious what the trends are in the masonry marketplace? This episode is for you! /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/19512371

Register and Vote YES! Your voice and vote are needed as we are in the final push toward the CMU Checkoff. This vote is our one chance to change the trajectory of our industry and take back the markets and customers we’ve lost. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/19318979

A Masonry Design Solution for Architects 05/05/2021

A Masonry Design Solution for Architects Masonry iQ™ is a REVIT Plugin that makes designing with masonry easier than ever. Now users can quickly design custom patterns, render with local producers product, perform modularity studies, locate control joints and field cuts, and have plan view and section view details automatically drawn. Masonry iQ gives the freedom to embrace the endless creative potential that masonry has to offer without being bogged down by the details. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/18987509

A solution you can trust 04/07/2021

A solution you can trust We jump right into a conversation with Brent Jacobs, Commercial Account Manager at DuPont Performance Building Solutions. We discuss Insulating multi wythe walls, options of meeting the energy code with single wythe walls and why dewpoint seems to be less of a concern with masonry walls vs steel stud construction. Don't miss this episode, we cover a lot in a little bit of time. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/18622922

If You Build It, They Will Come. 03/03/2021

If You Build It, They Will Come. If you want to learn more about masonry as an industry, this conversation is for you. We talk all things masonry with Brandon Hartsell, Project Manager with Gates Construction out of Mooresville, North Carolina. From getting candid about the sometimes frustrating aspects of building buildings using masonry to workforce development. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/18158141

Sustainability Slice 02/03/2021

Sustainability Slice There are many benefits to designing with masonry; one that may get overlooked is the contributions to carbon neutrality. While we /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/17778791

The Resiliency Pie 01/05/2021

The Resiliency Pie How do we integrate proven materials like masonry into the bigger spectrum of what we are trying to accomplish in resilient construction? We interview Jason Thompson of NCMA and take a dive into answering this question and how masonry accomplishes a more resilient footprint. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/17420729

Meet Your Hosts 12/23/2020

Meet Your Hosts Get to know your hosts of Masonry Principles, Phil Ledent and Amanda Bedian. In this brief episode you will learn a little bit of who they are and why they started this podcast. /episode/index/show/masonryprinciples/id/17249099

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