WASHINGTON — A DC construction company will pay nearly $200,000 for violating labor laws. Attorney General Brian Schwalb made the announcement Friday. According to a press release from Schwalb's ...

Briefly, structural masonry is a construction system in which the walls of the building perform a structural function, using masonry units arranged in a way that is self-supporting and load-bearing.

Local contractor outlines how homeowner renovation trends and stricter building oversight are shaping masonry projects ...

When you want to add some privacy for your home's backyard while improving the property's aesthetics, adding a fence is an easy choice. However, determining what style of fence your home needs ...

Brick is a traditional building material that enhances durability, versatility, and the aesthetic appeal of building design. Used in construction for thousands of years, contemporary architecture ...

Masonry heater core and wall. Today I’ll be discussing construction styles, not channel layouts or firebox designs, but here I will give a brief overview of some ways that masonry stove durability has ...

Masonry Products Sales Inc. has acquired Brick and Block Products LLC., consolidating two of New Orleans‘ leading masonry suppliers. The deal, finalized on November 1, allows Masonry Products to offer ...

Complex flue paths draw heat from the exhaust of a fire, making more efficient use of a load of fuel. Maren Cooke relaxes on the heated bench of her masonry heater which also features hidden piping ...