Masonry Industry Resources & Opportunities

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1 Masonry Industry Resources & Opportunities Presented by: Phillip J. Samblanet, Executive Director The Masonry Society (TMS) 2018 Masonry Educators Workshop University of South Florida

2 The Masonry Industry Here to Help, Here to Provide It has been estimated that 85% of the world s population lives in, or works in masonry buildings We want those buildings to perform! To keep occupants, safe, comfortable, and happy In 2014, it was estimated that $23 Billion of Masonry was Constructed in the U.S. and Over 500,000 People were Employed by the masonry industry Our goal is to make a good thing even better

3 The Masonry Industry Who we are? And Many Other Groups All wanting and willing to help

4 Masonry Industry Organizations & Website Resources National Concrete Masonry Association, Brick Industry Association, Mason Contractors Association of America, Portland Cement Association, National Lime Association, International Masonry Institute, Cast Stone Institute, The Masonry Society, Regional, Local Promotion Groups

5 Resources for you & your students? Online Resources Technical Notes, Details, & much more! Assistance in the Classroom guest lecturers, materials, tours, etc. Sponsorships and Scholarships Research assistance Awards

6 Guest Lecturers? Ask us, we love to work with students! Local producers, masons, and designers

7 Assistance with Books & Resources for your classes? Many materials are now freely available online BIA, NCMA, IMI Technical Notes Details Technical Reports from Conference Proceedings & TMS Journal Papers Many Committee Reports, Monographs, and Aides PowerPoint & Videos increasingly being posted

8 Assistance with Books & Resources for your classes? For books for your students, Some local masonry groups and producers can order books for students at discounted prices Others will help pay a portion of the books for students Others may buy the books and donate them to the students TMS also offers some desk copies and student discounts Electronic Student Memberships available

9 Masonry Materials for the Classroom or for Research Projects Again, producers and local masonry promotional groups are often willing to help: May provide the materials and or labor at discounted prices (often at no cost) Great as sounding boards. The producers and contractors often have key insight and great ideas on how things are done practically in the field, which helps in planning research projects

10 Plant Tours and Site Visits! Manufacturing Plants and Job Sites are often open for tours for students Great way to see, learn, & gain contacts

11 If you can t leave campus, let us come to you Guest Lectures Masonry Days Mock Ups Student Competitions Lay a brick Etc.

12 Faculty Research Grants We know this is very important, and are looking for ways to offer assistance Always start local & be mindful of industry needs The national/international groups want to know that the proposed work is supported, practical, and how it could enhance their markets Non-industry groups such as NIST continues to fund projects, but are much more restrictive Ideas?

13 Masonry Research & Student Support NCMA Foundation Working to advance and support the concrete masonry and hardscape industry and the public interest through research and educational programs designed to meet the future needs of the industry. PCA Fellowships on Concrete and Masonry TMS James L. Noland Student Fellowship $3000, for Master s Students or Doctoral Candidates TMS Clayford T. Grimm Scholarship $1000 annually, targeted towards Master s Level Students Local Scholarships Other

14 Opportunities for You & Your students Learn Networking! Be Involved. You be amazed at what you can learn by serving on a committee Teach Help Others Publish NAMC & TMS Journal Peer Reviewed Venues Others Be Recognized Gain Friends for Life!

15 TMS COMMITTEES Opportunities to Serve and Grow! TMS Committees are the work horses of the Society and perform the primary duties, tasks and projects of TMS Administrative Committees - oversee the administration of the Society Technical Committees - oversee all technical activities of the Society including production of TMS 402/602, MDG and other technical publications, projects and programs

16 TMS Technical Committees We need people like you! Committees are our mechanism to produce needed standards, resources and guides Architectural Practices Committee BIMM Committee Cast Stone Committee Construction Practices Committee Design Practices Committee Energy Committee (Joint w/ ACI) Existing Buildings Committee Fire Resistance Joint Committee Investigating Disasters Project Team TMS 402/602 (Structural) Research Committee Sustainability Committee

17 Publish We need good Work Recorded & Teaching Aids TMS Journal & Other Journals (Peer Reviewed) North American Masonry Conference & Other Masonry Conferences (Peer Reviewed) Magazines and Reports Disaster Investigation Reports Textbooks and Teaching Aids Design Guides Much more

18 Honors & Recognitions John B. Scalzi Research Award Outstanding PhD Dissertation Awards Outstanding Master s Thesis Awards Outstanding NAMC & TMS Journal Papers TMS Fellow Yorkdale Award through ASTM Other

19 Make a Difference! We need good people! Because we are a relatively small society as compared to those for concrete, steel, and other professional societies, you and your students can contribute quickly, and make a difference!