The Beauty of Block is an initiative of the Concrete Masonry Checkoff and provides a wealth of resources for consumers, architects and engineers.  The Block Design Collective can provide technical design assistance to architects and engineers. 

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Homepage: 

https://www.beautyofblock.com

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Technical Resources: 

https://beautyofblock.com/block-design-collective/

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) is the national trade association representing distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products and services. Since its founding in 1934, the association has been the nationally recognized authority on clay brick construction.

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Homepage: 

https://www.gobrick.com/

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Technical Resources:
https://www.gobrick.com/resources/technical-resources

The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) represents the unified Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) and National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA). It serves as the authority for segmental concrete products in the US and Canada, supporting producers, suppliers, and contractors. CMHA promotes resilient pavement and structures through research, education, and development of guides, codes, and standards.

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Homepage: 

https://www.masonryandhardscapes.org/about/ 

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Technical Resources: 

​https://www.masonryandhardscapes.org/technical-resources/#concrete-masonry-tech

The Masonry Society (TMS) is a non-profit organization focused on advancing knowledge in masonry science, engineering, architecture, and construction. It develops standards and resources, and provides educational programs such as seminars and workshops. TMS collaborates with industry and design professionals to improve the design, construction, and maintenance of masonry products and structures.

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Homepage: 

https://masonrysociety.org/about-tms/
 

Technical Resources:

​https://learn.masonrysociety.org/

The Natural Stone Institute, with over 2,000 members worldwide, offers technical resources, professional development, regulatory advocacy, and networking for the natural stone industry. Formed in 2018 from merging the Marble Institute of America and the Building Stone Institute, it sets safety and technical standards. The association's major publications include the Dimension Stone Design Manual and Building Stone Magazine. 

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Homepage:

https://www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/

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Technical Resources: ​https://pubs.naturalstoneinstitute.org/resources/library/index.cfm

The Cast Stone Institute® is an organization of Cast Stone Manufacturers, Associates, and Concrete Technologists formed for the purpose of improving the quality of Cast Stone and disseminating information regarding its use. The activities of the Institute are designed to benefit both the industry and its patrons.

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Homepage:

https://caststone.org/

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Technical Resources:

https://caststone.org/Technical_Resources

The International Masonry Institute (IMI) is a partnership between members of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) and the contractors who employ them.

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Homepage:

https://imiweb.org/#

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Technical Resources:

https://imiweb.org/designer-services/