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June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season. Vulnerable areas of the United States, from the Gulf Coast to Maine, brace themselves for potential impact until November 30th, when the […]

Some of the world’s most powerful people are working to make concrete and concrete products greener.  According to a story by the Wall Street Journal, concrete production contributes 7% of global […]

Local Fires in Structures Under Construction Deadly fires in structures under construction happen close to home more often than you think. Recently, a wooden apartment complex structure that was under […]

It’s no secret that insurance companies charge much higher rates to cover wood frame buildings than buildings made with masonry, concrete, or other non-combustible materials. In fact, they typically charge […]

Concrete masonry units (CMU) are some of the most durable, cost-efficient, fire-safe and non-combustible building materials in the world. And a new program connecting block producers, contractors, consumers and other […]

Each year, families and businesses along America’s Atlantic coast brace for hurricane season. Between June 1 and November 30, conditions are right for generating these destructive storms— and as we’ve […]