15th North American Masonry Conference

Call for Abstracts

“The Evolving World of Masonry”

Abstract submissions open through August 3, 2026

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Masonry Educators Workshop

4-Part Webinar Series

Practical Approaches to Teaching Masonry Design

June 23 – July 28, 2026
Tuesdays · 1–2:30 PM ET

SESSIONS

Masonry in a Box: Course Structure and Content
Masonry in a Box: Teaching Materials and Implementation
Essential Masonry Concepts for Student Learning
Connecting Education to Practice: The Role of Masonry in Industry

INCLUDES

Live Zoom webinars
On-Demand Recordings
Session Handouts
Downloadable Curriculum Materials
Select Supporting Resources
Continuing Education (PDH / CEU / AIA)

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TMS 402/602

Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures

The primary reference for masonry design and construction

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Assessment and Retrofit of Masonry Structures

A reference for evaluation, strengthening,
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Includes case studies and guidance for professionals and owners alike

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What We Do

Advancing the knowledge of masonry across industry, research, and education

Develop Standards & Resources

Create the standards, design guides, and technical references that support safe masonry design and construction.

Educate the Industry

Host webinars, workshops, and conferences that keep professionals current with best practices.

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Publish peer-reviewed work in TMS Journal and support the next generation through scholarships.

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Connect engineers, architects, and researchers through active committees and professional networks.

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Publications

Standards, Design Guides & Resources

Peer-reviewed technical publications for masonry design and construction professionals

Latest Edition

TMS 402/602-22 — Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures

The primary masonry design standard, covering structural design (TMS 402) and minimum construction requirements (TMS 602), with commentaries explaining committee considerations and research basis.

2024 International Building Code (IBC) Referenced
ASCE/SEI 7-22 Updated
New Appendix D covering composite reinforcement in masonry
Revised masonry veneer provisions

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Masonry Designers’ Guide

2022 Edition

TMS 402/602-16

2016 Edition

Masonry Designers’ Guide

2016 Edition

Assessment and Retrofit of Masonry Structures

Hamid & Schuller

Strength Design of Masonry

Bennett & Hochwalt

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Events

Meetings, conferences, and webinars from TMS and the masonry industry

2026 Annual Meeting

October 27–30, 2026 · Milwaukee, WI

Networking, education sessions, and committee meetings — including updates on the 2028 TMS 402/602.

Dates

October 27–30, 2026

Location

Milwaukee, WI

Registration

Opens Late Summer 2026

Early Bird Deadline

Late September

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