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Home » Keywords: » CMU (Concrete Masonry Unit)

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Detroit Catholic Central High School, Novi, Michigan

Concrete Masonry: Resilient by Nature. Smart by Design.

Why more designers are turning to CMU for performance, predictability and long-term value
Tino Kalayil
Tino Kalayil, P.E.
November 19, 2025

For years, concrete masonry wasn’t really part of that conversation. But that’s starting to change. Masonry has typically been part of the engineer of record scope.


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Concrete Masonry Checkoff Seeks Experts for Design Collective

Block Design Collective is a destination where architects and engineers can access free CMU project support and design assistance
April 18, 2025

The Concrete Masonry Checkoff has issued a request for proposal seeking qualified design professionals and firms for its Block Design Collective, a destination where architects and engineers can access free CMU project support and design assistance.  


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Constructing Facilities to Prompt Next-Level Athletic Performance

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Cory Wood
April 20, 2022

Safer, more versatile and more durable than ever before, these top-tier athletic centers help teams perform at their highest abilities.


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Masonry Helps Reflect Local Culture for Regional Airport Terminal

February 28, 2022

The Alpena County Regional Airport plays a crucial role in keeping this majestic getaway accessible to leisure and business travelers from other parts of the country. Dedicated in 1931, the airfield served as a training facility for fliers throughout WWII and remains home to one of only four National Guard Combat Readiness Training Centers in the United States.


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Murphysboro

Replacing an Old Building with CMU Walls

October 14, 2020
In 2016, the roof of the performing arts center at Murphysboro High School collapsed under the weight of heavy equipment, causing the exterior walls to buckle
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InsulTech

Insulated Concrete Masonry Units Save Construction Time

October 2, 2019
The system has the structural and thermal properties all in one system—block, insulation, air & moisture barrier and finished face—making them ideal for working from the inside of a structure
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Parapet Wall Flashing

Roofing Detail: High, Single-Wythe CMU Parapet Wall Flashing

August 7, 2018
This detail is intended to be used where wall heights are greater than 24 inches above roof surface.
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Fluid Applied Air and Water Weather Barrier System

DuPont
July 18, 2012
DuPont™ Tyvek® Fluid Applied Air and Water Weather Barrier System is the latest innovation in the trusted portfolio of DuPont™ weatherization products.
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