The Pacific Trails Middle School received an award from the Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada (CMACN) and the American Institute of Architects, California Council’s (AIACC) 2017 Concrete Masonry Design Awards. As a new and growing community, the Pacific Highlands Ranch neighborhood in northern San Diego, was ready for a …
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Saint Albert the Great School’s addition received an award from the Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada (CMACN) and the American Institute of Architects, California Council’s (AIACC) 2017 Concrete Masonry Design Awards. Saint Albert the Great School was in desperate need of a secure and pronounced entry. The existing school …
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The Junior/Senior High Calistoga School received an award from the Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada (CMACN) and the American Institute of Architects, California Council’s (AIACC) 2017 Concrete Masonry Design Awards. At Calistoga Junior/Senior High School a new gymnasium, along with a modern and flexible Multi-Purpose Building for dining, performance …
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The Stanislaus County Day Reporting Center received an award from the Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada (CMACN) and the American Institute of Architects, California Council’s (AIACC) 2017 Concrete Masonry Design Awards. Located within the larger Public Safety Center campus, the Day Reporting Center is a public safety facility that is …
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Eliza Pierce Elementary School received an award from the Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada (CMACN) and the American Institute of Architects, California Council’s (AIACC) 2017 Concrete Masonry Design Awards. Meeting Community Needs Inside and Out Located in the mining community of Battle Mountain, Nevada, a small rural town in …
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In June, the Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada (CMACN) and the American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC) announced their 2017 Concrete Masonry Design Awards. NCMA will be honoring these winners in a continuing series. This week’s honoree is Eagle Valley Middle School. Carson City School District requested a …
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[ The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catherines, ON, is a recipient of an award from SMART Dynamics of Masonry’s recent awards program, “Designing Masonry for All It’s Worth.” The Centre was recognized for Acoustic Design. Beauty to the Eye and to the Ear FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre incorporates …
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Segmental Retaining Wall Research While the concept behind Segmental Retaining Walls (SRWs) is nothing new, in fact, gravity walls have been in existence for over 4,000 years, SRWs reflect decades of advancement with the use of manufactured concrete units and geosynthetic soil reinforcement. The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) and …
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Segmental Retaining Wall Systems – What SRW specifications cover Specifications are legal contract documents forming an agreement between the owner and the contractor regarding labor, material, costs, installation, equipment costs, inspections, and management. It is a document defining the scope of work for the contractor. The specification defines what …
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“We never want to use the center as a FEMA structure. However, if we do have winds up to 250 mph, this is where I would want to be,” said Kim Johnson, principal, Truman Learning Center. “One of the most important factors when we were making plans for the new …
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