Brick Newsroom
	DATE TITLE 12/09 "Seismic Performance of Modern Masonry", in The Construction Specifier, examines the results of a comprehensive series of tests, funded by the National Science Foundation and others, on wall systems constructed of brick veneer with wood frame and concrete masonry backing. Because of the positive test results, proposed changes have been suggested to building codes that could reduce the cost of veneer construction in high seismic areas. 11/09 The Real Story about Brick and Sustainability Separating Fact from Fiction in the Wake of Misleading Claims Made By Fly Ash Product Proponent (Press Release)     10/09 Brick NY Awards Ceremony Honors Industry Leaders Close to 300 individuals, including architects, developers, union tradesmen, contractors, manufacturers, and other members of the New York design and construction community, came together on October 1, 2009, to celebrate the inaugural Brick NY. (Press Release) 09/09 Masonry Construction Magazine, "Follow the Green Brick Road" BIA Leading by example. 09/09 Industry Associations Honor Architects, Buildings and Masons at Brick NY New York Brick Council, Associated Brick Mason Contractors of Greater New York, Inc. create awards/networking program. (Press Release) 07/09 Building Design and Construction, "70% of Qualified Trade Association Members Attain 'Green Brick Specialist' Designation in Comprehensive Training Program" .The Brick Industry Association (BIA), the national trade group representing distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products and services, has announced that 70% of its eligible members have passed the industry's first-ever online training program, "Sustainability/Green Building Design and Brick." With this designation, almost 1,000 members' employees will be eligible to deliver the association's accredited presentation, "Brick Revisited: Just How Green Is It," to architects for Continuing Education Credit in accordance with the American Institute of Architects. 06/09 Reinvigorating a "Sense of Place" in Charlottesville Renovation of Downtown Pedestrian Mall Exemplifies Practices of New Urbanism. (Press Release) 06/09 BIA Announces Winners in 2009 Brick In Architecture Awards Projects highlight clay brick's performance benefits, aesthetic appeal, and ease-of-use. (Press Release) 06/09 Brick Industry Helping to Make Efflorescence a Thing of the Past New Testing Procedures Will Enable Architects and Designers to Minimize Its Occurrence. (Press Release) 04/09 Brick Industry Honors Excellence in Environmental Stewardship & Employee Health and Safety Programs Winners Include: Acme Brick, Glen-Gery Corporation, Whitacre Greer Co., General Shale Brick, Inc., and Hanson Brick (press release) 04/09 Builder Magazine,"Choose Sides: What is the Best Exterior Material to Use on Your Houses?" If you ask the brick industry, they'd tell you that brick is the best siding material. 03/09 University of Pittsburgh Research: Evaluation of Selected Sidewalk Pavement Surfaces - Executive Summary University of Pittsburgh research concludes that brick pavements should be considered accessible surfaces for wheelchair users. The amounts of vibration experienced and work required for wheelchairs to negotiate brick pavements are similar in comparison to poured concrete pavements. (Press Release) 02/09 Landscape Architect and Specifier News, "Paving Landscaping Awards" Provides in depth profiles of winning projects from the 2008 Brick In Architecture Awards in the Paving and Landscape Architecture category. 01/09 Masonry Magazine, "Pavers in Action" Features winners from the 2008 Brick In Architecture Awards in the Paving and Landscape Architecture category and demonstrates how clay pavers epitomize the principles of New Urbanism. 01/09 Tim Carter's Ask the Builder Column, "Picking the Perfect Patio Pavers" With a focus on durability and a comparison to concrete pavers, the article has already appeared in the Washington Post, the Staten Island Advance, and the Fort Myers News Press. 11/08 - 12/08 Masonry Design Magazine, "Awards Winning Hardscape Design" Winning projects from the 2008 Brick In Architecture Awards in the Paving and Landscape Architecture category are featured. It also discusses the performance attributes of clay pavers and various installation systems. 11/08 Texas Builder. "Low-Quality Mexican Brick Showing Up in North Texas: Brick Failures Spur Builders to Repair Homes; Hundreds at Risk" as appears in the November/December 2008 issue. 11/08 The Dallas Morning News. "Defects hit homes like a ton of bricks," by Jessica Meyers 10/08 Construction Specifier, "Clad in Green" Written by Chip Clark, AIA, PE, LEED AP, the article focuses on how brick fits in with green building design and sustainability from a commercial perspective. 06/08 Construction Specifier, "Designing Clay Brick Pavements" Examines the beauty, endurance, and performance of genuine clay pavers. Various winners of BIA's Brick In Architecture Awards program are also featured. 06/08 Building Design + Construction, "The Basics of Building with Brick" Discusses brick attributes, construction terminology, and fundamental considerations for selecting brick for commercial and multi-family applications. 05/08 Tim Carter's Ask the Builder Column, "An Enduring Look for an Enduring Patio" Installation and maintenance concerns are discussed, and the article has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Newsday, Orlando Sentinel, Washington Post, and Baltimore Sun. 03/08 Remodeling News, "Sizing Up Siding" Attributes and benefits of brick are discussed and compared to other exterior cladding materials. 02/08 Masonry Magazine, "Pavers - Beauty that Endures" A look at the enduring value and timeless beauty of genuine clay pavers. 12/01/06 Brick Industry Political Action Committees: The Federal BIA's Brick PAC for a Stronger America and BIA's Brick PAC for Stronger Communities focusing on Indiana. (Press Release) 08/15/06 2006 Brick in Architecture Award Winners (Press Release) 12/08/05 BIA/University of Michigan Masonry Ordinance Research: The Economic Impacts of Masonry Ordinances on Local Communities (Press Release) 12/05/05 New Study Finds That Communities Benefit When They Build with Brick: University of Michigan Research Determines that Masonry Ordinances Ensure Long Term Quality Growth while Reducing Overall Tax Burden to Residents (Press Release)     11/08/05 2005 Brick In Architecture Award Winners (Press Release) 08/18/05 2004 BIA Environmental Stewardship and Employee Health Safety Award Competition Winners (Press Release)