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AIA/Deltek ABI: Architecture Firm Billings Weaken Further as Economic Uncertainty Slows Projects

WASHINGTON – June 24, 2026 Business conditions at architecture firms weakened further in May. The AIA/Deltek ...

Honoring History Through Masonry: The PLK Corporate Office

Case Study: PLK Corporate Office Preserving Architectural Character Through Custom Masonry Design

Support, Solutions, and Service: Meet the Tri-County Customer Service Team

The Friendly Faces Behind the Counter Get to know the team behind the customer experience at our headquarters office ...

Turning Plans into Possibilities: Meet the RockCast Estimating Team

AIA/Deltek ABI: Billing activity at Architecture Firms moderates

WASHINGTON – May 20, 2026 Architecture firm billings declined modestly in April as broader economic instability ...

Not a Problem—A Process: Efflorescence 101

What Is Efflorescence on Pavers? If you’ve ever noticed a white, chalky film appearing on your pavers, brick, or stone ...

Supporting the Next Generation of Masonry Design

The Beauty of Block is empowering architects, engineers, contractors, and designers with the tools and knowledge to ...

Cumberland Ashlar in Action: Modern Contrast Meets Timeless Stone

What makes a home instantly stand out on the block? In this case, it’s the bold contrast of rich, dark Cumberlander ...

Wet vs. Dry Cast Stone: What’s the Real Difference?

When it comes to cast stone, one question comes up again and again: Should I choose wet cast or dry cast? The answer ...

AIA/Deltek ABI signaling market stabilization with near flat billing activity

WASHINGTON – April 22, 2026 Architecture firm billings held steady in March, indicating market stability despite global ...