Masonry Principles Podcast

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!

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.

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!

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!

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. We cover everything from tools and resources available to the types of mortar preferred when working with older buildings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Curious what the trends are in the masonry marketplace? This episode is for you!

Meet Jeff Snyder of Masonpro, a tenured resource with a passion for masonry. Take a dive with us from a masonry product perspective while learning about the benefits along with what is going on in the market.