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Founded in 1946, Angelus Block is Southern California’s largest privately owned producer of concrete masonry units (CMU) and paving stones. The company manufactures high-performance architectural and structural concrete masonry products across multiple regional facilities.
All CMU units are manufactured as CarbonKindâ„¢ Low Carbon CMU, delivering up to a 71% reduction in COâ‚‚ impacts compared to the 2021 Carbon Leadership Forum baseline. Angelus Block was also the first producer to publish Type III Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) under current North American PCRs.
It is the only producer in the greater Los Angeles area that sources 100% of its raw aggregates (cinder, rock, and sand) locally within California.
Angelus Block operates extensive production capacity servicing the Central California Coast, San Joaquin Valley, Low Deserts, Los Angeles, and San Diego regions.
The handbook is a stand-alone brick masonry inspection guide that provides details on materials, design, and construction techniques associated with the latest code requirements for brick masonry.Â
The handbook includes requirements for materials, installation, quality control, sampling, and testing, as well as a section on special topics.
The handbook is based on the requirements of the 2018 International Building Code and the 2016 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402) and the 2016 Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602).
Published in 2018
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Founded in 1962 in Tustin, California, Thompson Building Materials is a leading supplier of building materials in Southern California, servicing builders, contractors, architects, designers, and homeowners with over a million square feet of yard and retail space.
Extensive Product Selection: Offers hundreds of brick choices, thousands of square feet of stone, and miles of pavers to meet diverse construction and design needs.
With a dedicated and knowledgeable staff, Thompson features an extensive selection of hundreds of brick choices, thousands of square feet of stone, and miles of pavers to serve diverse construction and design needs.
Grown more than eightfold since its founding, operating extensive yard and display space to reliably supply major building demand in the southland.
703-18
$6
The handbook is a stand-alone brick masonry inspection guide that provides details on materials, design, and construction techniques associated with the latest code requirements for brick masonry.Â
The handbook includes requirements for materials, installation, quality control, sampling, and testing, as well as a section on special topics.
The handbook is based on the requirements of the 2018 International Building Code and the 2016 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402) and the 2016 Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602).
Published in 2018
$39.95
703-18
$6
Ron Bennett served 31 years as VP of E&S Masonry in Northern California and has been deeply involved in many facets of the industry for 47 years. His passion for masonry is rooted in its history as one of the oldest materials used by humankind that is also capable of contemporary engineering and design. Relying on his depth of experience, Ron has brought his expertise to many A/E/C firms, focusing especially on efficient/cost-effective design and constructibility issues, including specific methods for aesthetic and structural quality control.
John Chrysler has been active in the masonry industry for 50+ years. In the first half of his career, John worked in virtually every position — from yardman to contractor president — then pivoted to Executive Director of the Masonry Institute of America (MIA) in the 1990s. With MIA, John has participated in national masonry organizations, including The Masonry Society, where he served on the Board, Executive Committee, and President of TMS. He also chaired the Masonry Code Standard, TMS 402/602, from 2016 through 2022.
Josh Estrella started in the construction industry at age 14, working with his dad building and remodeling custom homes and as a soils technician. Prompted by the September 11th attacks, Josh joined the Army and served in Special Operations with six combat tours. After his military service, he returned to Sacramento to work for a Civil Engineering firm focusing on projects related to wastewater treatment plant operation, design, and construction management. Josh continued his education in business and project management at Penn State and Sacramento State Universities before taking ownership of PTS Masonry in 2019.
Greg Reid started his career as a field engineer for Swinerton, a general contractor, in 1989, then moved to Bratton Masonry from 1991 to 2006 as an estimator/project manager. Greg ran his own union masonry company for four years and then spent another 10 years working for Cooper Chase Construction, a non-union general contractor. He returned to Bratton Masonry as the General Manager in late 2020.
Brian Smith has been the Vice President of Frank S. Smith Masonry (FSM) in Pomona, CA since 2008 and has dedicated his career to the advancement of the trade. A third generation mason, Brian has worked in his family’s business since 1985, from apprentice bricklayer to foreman. In 1995, Brian moved to an office-based project manager and estimator position which remains his primary role today. He also serves as Chair of the Masonry Institute of America and Chair of Mason Contractors Exchange of Southern California.
Ken Tejeda is an active member of Southern California masonry organizations, serving as a board member of the Masonry Institute of America (MIA) for over 20 years and chair for seven years. He is also the current President of the MCAC and Regional VP of the MCAA (California & Hawaii Territories). Additionally, Ken is a Management Trustee for the Bricklayer Local 4 Trust Funds and a member of the Management Negotiating committee with regard to Union negotiations (Collective Bargaining Agreement) with both the Bricklayer’s and Laborer’s Unions. Ken has been involved with the formation of the CMC over the past two years, and is Co-Chair for the CMC board.
Founded in 1946, Angelus Block is Southern California’s largest privately owned producer of concrete masonry units (CMU) and paving stones. The company manufactures high-performance architectural and structural concrete masonry products across multiple regional facilities.
All CMU units are manufactured as CarbonKindâ„¢ Low Carbon CMU, delivering up to a 71% reduction in COâ‚‚ impacts compared to the 2021 Carbon Leadership Forum baseline. Angelus Block was also the first producer to publish Type III Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) under current North American PCRs.
It is the only producer in the greater Los Angeles area that sources 100% of its raw aggregates (cinder, rock, and sand) locally within California.
Angelus Block operates extensive production capacity servicing the Central California Coast, San Joaquin Valley, Low Deserts, Los Angeles, and San Diego regions.
The handbook is a stand-alone brick masonry inspection guide that provides details on materials, design, and construction techniques associated with the latest code requirements for brick masonry.Â
The handbook includes requirements for materials, installation, quality control, sampling, and testing, as well as a section on special topics.
The handbook is based on the requirements of the 2018 International Building Code and the 2016 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402) and the 2016 Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602).
Published in 2018
$39.95
703-18
$6
Founded in 1962 in Tustin, California, Thompson Building Materials is a leading supplier of building materials in Southern California, servicing builders, contractors, architects, designers, and homeowners with over a million square feet of yard and retail space.
Extensive Product Selection: Offers hundreds of brick choices, thousands of square feet of stone, and miles of pavers to meet diverse construction and design needs.
With a dedicated and knowledgeable staff, Thompson features an extensive selection of hundreds of brick choices, thousands of square feet of stone, and miles of pavers to serve diverse construction and design needs.
Grown more than eightfold since its founding, operating extensive yard and display space to reliably supply major building demand in the southland.
703-18
$6
The handbook is a stand-alone brick masonry inspection guide that provides details on materials, design, and construction techniques associated with the latest code requirements for brick masonry.Â
The handbook includes requirements for materials, installation, quality control, sampling, and testing, as well as a section on special topics.
The handbook is based on the requirements of the 2018 International Building Code and the 2016 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402) and the 2016 Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602).
Published in 2018
$39.95
703-18
$6
The handbook is a stand-alone brick masonry inspection guide that provides details on materials, design, and construction techniques associated with the latest code requirements for brick masonry.Â
The handbook includes requirements for materials, installation, quality control, sampling, and testing, as well as a section on special topics.
The handbook is based on the requirements of the 2018 International Building Code and the 2016 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402) and the 2016 Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602).
Published in 2018
$39.95
703-18
$6
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The handbook is a stand-alone brick masonry inspection guide that provides details on materials, design, and construction techniques associated with the latest code requirements for brick masonry.Â
The handbook includes requirements for materials, installation, quality control, sampling, and testing, as well as a section on special topics.
The handbook is based on the requirements of the 2018 International Building Code and the 2016 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402) and the 2016 Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602).
Published in 2018
$39.95
703-18
$6
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The handbook is a stand-alone brick masonry inspection guide that provides details on materials, design, and construction techniques associated with the latest code requirements for brick masonry.Â
The handbook includes requirements for materials, installation, quality control, sampling, and testing, as well as a section on special topics.
The handbook is based on the requirements of the 2018 International Building Code and the 2016 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402) and the 2016 Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602).
Published in 2018
$39.95
703-18
$6
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Pro Structural Inc is a family-owned masonry and concrete contracting company headquartered in Lake Elsinore, California. Founded in 2015 by brothers in law Rob Yowell and Trevor Frazier, PSI quickly made a name for itself in the Southern California market by working with a select group of general contractors and providing them with unmatched customer service. PSI’s willingness and ability to truly partner with customers has allowed the business to achieve sustained growth year after year and become the premier masonry contractor of Southern California.
Specializing in commercial masonry and concrete, Pro Structural performs work on a wide variety of projects to include Federal and State government projects, large retail developments and shopping centers, single and multi-level storage facilities, grocery stores, podium projects, parking structures, retaining walls, fence walls, site wall foundations, and more.
With vast design build experience and willingness to assist in the early planning stages, Pro Structural provides unparalleled value to the ultimate success of every project the company is a part of. PSI holds an impressive safety record, as proven by their Workers Compensation Experience Modification Rating. At PSI, safety is not just an idea, it is a way of life.
The handbook is a stand-alone brick masonry inspection guide that provides details on materials, design, and construction techniques associated with the latest code requirements for brick masonry.Â
The handbook includes requirements for materials, installation, quality control, sampling, and testing, as well as a section on special topics.
The handbook is based on the requirements of the 2018 International Building Code and the 2016 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402) and the 2016 Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602).
Published in 2018
$39.95
703-18
$6
RCP Block & Brick offers the largest available selection of hardscape and masonry supplies in San Diego and the Temecula Valley. With seven locations around town, RCP Block & Brick can conveniently serve homeowners and contractors, providing the products and services needed to get any hardscape or masonry projects started off on the right foot.
RCP Block & Brick’s vast product lines of both traditional masonry and hardscape products include the highest quality: Concrete masonry units (CMU) in countless shapes, sizes, colors, and architectural treatments; clay brick from leading manufacturers; full lines of retaining wall blocks for projects both big and small; concrete interlocking pavers in a variety of styles and colors; huge selections of decorative landscaping rock, stone veneer, and flagstones; decomposed granite, sands, and soils; outdoor fireplace and fire pit kits; and much more.
RCP Block & Brick also provides its customers with the added value of project support. If clients are unsure how to begin a project, or if they have questions about what products might suit their particular needs, they can speak directly with the knowledgeable sales staff to get suggestions, recommendations, or an understanding of proper product installation. RCP also provides standardized engineering manuals for many retaining wall styles in order to help in the permitting process; construction details to show exactly how certain projects should be built; and even contractor referrals when customers are looking for a licensed contractor in their area.
If there is anything customers need for a hardscape or masonry project, RCP Block & Brick has the resources to help.
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In business since 2003, Cornerstone Masonry is a performance and quality oriented commercial masonry subcontractor serving Southern California. The company specializes in the installation of a comprehensive range of commercial masonry products including CMU, brick, precast, natural stone and stone veneer.
Cornerstone Masonry takes its commitment to clients and building projects seriously. It is this company ethos that one must work diligently and persistently incorporating the best in the trade to provide the highest degree of professional construction services possible to contractors and customers. Making the most of all resources available with high quality, timely construction that is completed within the bid budget.
The team makes it its mission to work with the willingness to help, provide outstanding follow up support, and proficiency in the trade, creating an enhanced integrated construction effort. The result translates into earlier utilization of a completed quality facility. This steadfast commitment to cooperation, quality and excellence is fundamental.
The handbook is a stand-alone brick masonry inspection guide that provides details on materials, design, and construction techniques associated with the latest code requirements for brick masonry.Â
The handbook includes requirements for materials, installation, quality control, sampling, and testing, as well as a section on special topics.
The handbook is based on the requirements of the 2018 International Building Code and the 2016 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402) and the 2016 Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602).
Published in 2018
$39.95
703-18
$6
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The handbook is a stand-alone brick masonry inspection guide that provides details on materials, design, and construction techniques associated with the latest code requirements for brick masonry.Â
The handbook includes requirements for materials, installation, quality control, sampling, and testing, as well as a section on special topics.
The handbook is based on the requirements of the 2018 International Building Code and the 2016 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402) and the 2016 Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 602).
Published in 2018
$39.95
703-18
$6
The Inspector’s Handbook for Reinforced Grouted Brick Masonry, 16th Edition is a comprehensive, stand-alone resource for professionals who need to understand, inspect, and deliver quality reinforced brick masonry construction.
Based on the 2018 International Building Code and TMS 402/602-16 the handbook translates current code requirements into practical guidance on materials, design, installation, quality control, sampling, testing, and specialized construction topics.
Ideal for inspectors, contractors, designers, engineers, architects, and building officials, this trusted reference provides the technical insight needed to recognize proper construction, identify potential deficiencies, and support durable, code-compliant brick masonry projects. Whether used in the field or office, it is an essential addition to any masonry professional’s technical library.
$39.95
The ASTM Masonry Standards for the Building Industry, 9th Edition brings 123 essential masonry standards together in one authoritative, easy-to-reference volume.
Featuring 15 additional standards and more than 70 revised standards, this comprehensive collection covers masonry units, brick, lime, cement, mortar, facing tile, paving products, prefabricated masonry panels, and updated material testing procedures. By consolidating standards from three volumes of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, it gives professionals faster access to the specifications needed to select materials, evaluate products, prepare project requirements, and verify quality.
Ideal for architects, engineers, specifiers, contractors, manufacturers, inspectors, testing laboratories, and building officials, this indispensable reference belongs in every masonry professional’s technical library.
El Manual del Inspector de Construcción de MamposterÃa de Concreto Reforzado, 11.ª edición, cubre todos los aspectos de la construcción e inspección de mamposterÃa de concreto reforzado. Los materiales se basan en los requisitos de los códigos de construcción y en la experiencia práctica. La 11.ª edición incorpora los requisitos del Código Internacional de Construcción (IBC) 2021, asà como los del Código de Requisitos para Estructuras de MamposterÃa (TMS 402) y la Especificación para Estructuras de MamposterÃa (TMS 602), ambos publicados en 2016.
To be Published in 2026
$39.95
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