The next in the series of webinars for and by IMS members will cover the topic of: ‘Why Masonry is the solution to address Climate Change and Building Safety’ The webinar will take place on Tuesday 16th September at 3pm GMT and will be delivered by Mike...
The Masonry Association of Great Britain (MAGB) was launched in early 2025 under the leadership of industry expert Eve Livett, with a mission to unite the masonry supply chain under a common banner, deliver cutting-edge training, and represent the sector in key...
IMS proudly announces the new editorial board of the International Masonry Society: Executive Editor: Prof. G.A. Parsekian (Brazil) – parsekian@ufscar.br Commissioning Editor: Prof. G. Milani (Italy) Associate Editors: Prof. A. Formisano (Italy) Dr. B....
The Masonry Society is finalizing a new issue of TMS Responds focused on practical ways to design lower carbon masonry buildings. From smarter material choices to innovative design techniques, this upcoming resource highlights actionable strategies to support...
The International Masonry Society congratulates Phil Samblanet on receiving the James A. Rossberg Award for Collaboration from the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of ASCE. This award recognizes individuals who advance the structural engineering profession...
Further details have now been released for the 11th International Masonry Conference, due to be held in Lübeck, Germany between 12th and 15th July 2026. A draft flyer is available for download with additional information available in the 11IMC section of the...
Forterra, a leading manufacturer of concrete and clay building products, has recently established an exciting partnership that reduces carbon emissions while making a substantial contribution to the UK’s circular economy through the innovative reuse of its...
Researchers from Newcastle University, UK, have developed a novel mortar mix by substituting silica aerogel and recycled PET plastic, taken from shredded plastic bottles, in place of traditional natural sand. This approach is said to be environmentally sustainable...
The International Masonry Society Student Project Awards 2025 is now open for entries. The International Masonry Society invites submissions of work in which the principal focus of the work is masonry. The Ken Fisher Postgraduate Student Award would be for a project...
Masonry Magazine has published two articles concerning the sustainability and energy benefits of masonry as a construction material. The first article, ‘Masonry for Sustainability & Energy Saving’ covers topics such as durability, carbon sequestration...
The Hotel Leo, located in the garden of the Villa Wiesental, St. Gallen, Switzerland, makes use of unfired clay bricks in its internal areas. The material is described as ‘earthy’ and boasts good acoustic properties. Further information is available in...
The International Masonry Society are running a series of webinars for and by members, the first of which will cover the topic of The Prince of Wales Fort, National Historic Site of Canada and will take place on Wednesday, 15th January 2025 at 3pm GMT. The speaker...
The deadline for the 2024 IMS Student Project Awards has been extended until midnight on 31st January 2025. For details on the awards and how to submit an entry please refer to the Education page.
As part of its ‘GreenBricks’ project, Wienerberger has recently opened its modernised brick plant in Uttendorf, Austria. The factory now boasts the world’s largest industrial electric kiln and includes on-site green electricity generation to reduce...
FBR’s ‘Hadrian X’ brick-laying robot has started a site acceptance test at a facility in Fort Meyers, Florida with a view to progressing to work on five to ten single-story homes if successful. This is part of a joint venture between FHR and CRH...
RICS have released the Second Edition of their Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) standard which is in effect from 1st July 2024. The updated standard provides members and assessors with the skills and knowledge to complete consistent and accurate carbon measurements...
British stone suppliers Albion Stone and Hutton Stone have recently launched their Heritage Portland Stone Range. The bricks are cut from slabs of limestone and sandstone rather than being heated to high temperatures like traditional clay fired bricks, which means...
The Masonry Society has announced the appointment of Ann Guiberson as its next Executive Director. Ann will officially succeed the retiring director, Phillip Samblanet, on 15th May. To find out more, please visit the TMS website here.
The International Masonry Society Student Project Awards 2024 are now open for entries. The International Masonry Society invites submissions of work in which the principal focus of the work is masonry. The Postgraduate Student Award would be for a project comprising...
