associations

AIA
AIA National 
The American Institute of Architects based in D.C.

ACII American Concrete Institute-ACI International
ACI is a technical and educational society dedicated to improving the design, construction, maintenance and repair of concrete structures.

BSA
The Boston Society of Architects. BSA administers programs and provides resources that enhance the practice of architecture and the public and professional understanding of design.

IMI
International Masonry Institute
IMI is a joint labor management trust dedicated to improving market promotion and training of the unionized masonry industry.

MIA
Masonry Institute of America 
MIA is a promotion, technical and research organization established to improve and extend the use of masonry.

TMS
The Masonry Society
TMS is an international gathering of people interested in the art and science of masonry.

SCA
Southeast Cement
Association, Inc. 

The corporation was formed to assure the increased use of cement and cement-based products in the Southeast United States Region.

Stone Foundation
The Stone Foundation
has a mission to educate stone masons, both professional and amateur, architects, contractors and the general public regarding sound practices and acceptable standards of stone workmanship.

AIATN
AIA Tennessee 
State Chapter: To shape the professional environment in Tennessee so that architects,clients, the building industry and the public at large understand and appreciate the value we bring to the community.

ASTM
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM International provides standards that are accepted and used in research and development, product testing, quality systems, and commercial transactions around the globe.

BIA
The Brick Industry Association
BIA is the national trade association representing distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products and services. It is the recognized national authority on brick construction.

MCAA
Mason Contractors 
Association of America

The MCAA is the only trade association which represents the needs of the industry mason contractors.

NCMA
National Concrete
Masonry Assoication

NCMA is the national trade association representing the concrete masonry industry.

PCA
Portland Cement Association
Where cement and concrete are concerned, so is the PCA: in manufacturing, in raising the quality of construction, in improving our product and its uses, in contributing to a better environment.

SBI
Southern Brick Institute (SBI)
The Southern Brick Institute is a regional trade association funded by the brick manufacturers it serves.

brick bits

On an average day, an estimated 20 million bricks are laid in the United States.