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Remembering Rolly Cox
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our longtime colleague and friend, Rolly Cox, who passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Rolly

A Brief History of Masonry
Masonry is one of humanity’s oldest conversations with gravity and weather. Long before blueprints and permits, people stacked what the earth gave them and learned,

From Mud to Mastery: The Evolution of Bricklayers and Their Time-Honored Craft
The art of bricklaying stands as a testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship. Spanning centuries and cultures, bricklayers have played a pivotal role in shaping

A short history of the cinder block
In the 1930s, the popularity of cinder blocks exploded as they became the go-to building material for construction projects of all kinds.

When to use a grade 8 bolt over a grade 5
Bolts are graded based on their material properties, including tensile strength, yield strength, and hardness.

A short history of the brick
These simple bricks were used by ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, who used them to build their pyramids, and the Mesopotamians, who used them to construct their cities.

See you in three years CON-EXPO! What is CON-EXPO?
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the largest international trade show in the construction industry

What to do when your Honda stops and there is gas in the oil.
Oh no! Theres gas in the oil of my Honda GX240.

A short history of the pressure washer
In the 1960s, a Swedish inventor named Alfred Kärcher revolutionized the industry by developing the first portable, high-pressure washer.

Mixing mortar by hand
With the right tools and technique, you can create a strong and durable mixture that will help to hold bricks, stones, or other building materials together.