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Spring Virtual Meeting Report
Productive Meetings with Highest Attendance to Date
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Held virtually from April 10 through 26, the Spring Meetings of The Masonry Society were productive with most TMS Committees meeting (several met earlier this year). More than ¼ of TMS’s membership participated in the meetings, along with many non-members. These virtual meetings were the most attended spring meetings to date. The Virtual meetings allowed more individuals to participate. A short report on the meetings and major actions taken is posted here. | |
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Existing Masonry Standards Committee Formed
Applications for Membership open until August 1, 2024
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Based on a highly successful Existing Masonry Summit held earlier this year, the Existing Masonry Committee and the Technical Activities Committee recommended the creation of a new Committee to develop and maintain standard requirements for the assessment, repair, rehabilitation, restoration, retrofit, and preservation of existing masonry buildings for the betterment of the public, while balancing economy to preserve, where possible, the heritage of existing masonry. The Board of Directors enthusiastically approved this recommendation creating the Existing Masonry Standards Committee. Heather Sustersic of Colby Company has been appointed to lead the new Committee as Chair. Members are solicited and will be considered through August 1, 2024. However, because of balance requirements, voting membership may be limited.
The Committee will be formed late this summer, and will meet at TMS's Annual Meeting for the first time.
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TMS 402/602-22 Available Online
Masonry Standards Online Now Features both the 2016 and 2022 TMS 402/602-16
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The Masonry Society (TMS) has recently posted the 2022 edition of TMS 402/60, Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures on its new Masonry Standards Online (MSO).
The MSO platform offers easy access to TMS’s masonry standards, enhanced commentary, complete internal linking, deep searching capabilities, and numerous other features and options. TMS 402/60216 is also available on the MSO platform and additional standards will be offered this soon. Read more about special features here!
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Annual Meeting, Join Us in Portland, Maine!
Save October 16-19 to Meet New Director, Celebrate Award Winners and Learn
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Preparations are underway for an enjoyable and productive 2024 Annual Meeting from October 16-19. Currently a task group is reviewing a number of excellent presentation proposals to select those likely of most interest to attendees. A number of special events are being planned, including a special "Meet and Greet" session for TMS's new Executive Director, as well as a full Awards Luncheon celebrating Richard M. Bennett as TMS's newest Honorary Member, and Ece Erdogmus as TMS's newest Fellow Member. In addition, TMS Committees will meet to further their work, and the new Existing Masonry Standards Committee will be meeting for the first time. A special happy hour is being hosted by Colby Company prior to our Member/Guest Reception.
Plan to come join us for these important and what will certainly be enjoyable meetings!
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Plan to join TMS in Portland Maine from October 16-19 for our Annual Meeting
Registration will open this summer.
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15th NAMC to be Held in San Antonio, TX
June, 2027
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The Masonry Society is pleased to announce that a strong proposal for the 15th North American Masonry Conference (15NAMC) from University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), University of Houston (UH), University of Texas at Austin (UT) and Texas A&M University (TAMU) has been accepted so that the Conference will be held June 2027 in San Antonio, Texas. The conference will be led by Arturo E. Schultz* (UTSA), Dimitrios Kalliontzis (UH), Cisco Gomes (UT), Greg Luhan (TAMU), Julie Ann Hartell (TAMU), and Donna Coussons (TAMU). The conference theme “The Evolving World of Masonry” conveys the rich and varied history of masonry, its breadth in contemporary buildings, and possible future scenarios as masonry continues to evolve in response to human ingenuity, societal needs, and natural challenges.
San Antonio features multi-cultural heritage, warm weather, southwestern charm, and has a rich tradition of stone, brick and block masonry buildings. Specific dates for the conference will be selected in the coming weeks to try to avoid industry conflicts.
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Upcoming Awards & Scholarship Deadlines
The Masonry Society (TMS) is now accepting applications for the following awards and scholarship (click the titles for additional information and to for applications):
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TMS Members receive:
- TMS Journal
- TMS Responds
- Access to the Paper Database
- Free Recorded Webinars
- Free Listing in the Consultant and Speaker Database
- Discounts of 25% or more on TMS Publications, Meetings, Seminars, Webinars, and more!
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Sergio M. Alcocer received the 2023 National Award in Engineering by the Colegio de Ingenier Civiles de Mexico. This award recognizes significant contributions to the advancement and improvement of civil engineering in Mexico. Alcocer was noted to have made substantial contributions to the understanding of structural and earthquake engineering, advancement in seismic evaluation and rehabilitation of buildings, development of building codes and standards, execution of disaster prevention programs, and more.
Thomas DiBlasi, of DiBlasi Associates in Monroe, CT was given the James Delahay Award from NCSEA. This award is given to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the development of building codes and standards.
Dave Echternach of ORCO Block and Hardscape has been named as successor to Rick Muth as CEO. Ecternach has been with ORCO for nearly 20 years and previously served as their manager of Sales and vice president.
James A. (Jamie) Farny is one of ACI's newest Fellows. Farny has served with PCA for 31 years and has been a member of TMS for 21 years. He has authored or co-authored more than 75 technical papers and reports. Farny has also chaired and participated on several ACI and TMS committees.
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Welcome New Members of TMS! | |
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Affiliate Members
Library, Burns & McDonald
Joshua Smyser, TNT Tuckpointing & Building Restoration, LLC
Gabriel Wathne, VoidSpan Technologies, LLC.
Mike Wilson, DCI Engineers
Junior
Ramez Barakat, Degenkolb
Micah Heide, Atkinson-Noland & Associates
Conner Jewell, The Bastion Group
Amanda Marshall, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc.
Member
Bruce Augustin, Masonry Institute of St. Louis
Jadyn Breien, California Polytechnic State University
Daniel Chrzczonowski
Logan Clements, Masonomics Inc.
Jim Conklin
Neon Cruz, B&B Precision Masonry
Mark A. Daigle, Daigle Structural Engineering
Sean Delp, PK Delp Structural Engineering LLC
Bridgette Dodge, Masonry Institute of Washington
Juan Carlos Esquivel, JCE Structural Engineering Group
Daniel Feeney, RKM Inc,
Raka Goyal, Division of Engineering & Buildings, Virginia
Dipayan Jana, Construction Materials Consultants, Inc.
Robert Johnson, Johnson Broderick Engineering, LLC
Christian Kelly, Stonegate Masonry, LLC
Barry King
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Kathryn Kurzawa, Masonry Advisory Council
Hung Le
Kanoknart Leelardcharoen, HOK.
Eric Matyskiela, M&G Architects & Engineers
Sean Mullin
Todd Niemiec, SMNG A Ltd.
Ryan O'Hearn, R.E. Warner & Associates, Inc.
Paul Oldham, Ollier Masonry Inc
Theodore Pruess, TAP Engineers LLC
Mark Riffey, ENERCALC
John Schwarz, Schwarz Engineering Group
Paul S. Stevens, Stevens Design Group
Akia Weaver, Brick Industry Association
Student
Richard Asiimwe, Rico Engineering Group
Daniil Bushumad
Calvert Bystroff, Colorado School of Mines
Justin Dunn, Utah State University
Ryan R. Harris, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ruihan He, The University of Sydney
Dina Helmy
Gabriel Houston, Colorado School of Mines
Shreedhar K C, Clemson
Omer Mahmood, University of Sulaimani
Munireach Nannory
Lindsey Nenne, Colorado School of Mines
Allison Poe, Missouri S & T
Lucas Reidel, Iowa State University
Nicolas Tortora, Portland State University
Reinaldo Velazquez, MATC
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