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Actively Advancing the Industry Empowering the masonry industry through education, promotion, recognition, and events. Excellence in Masonry Awards This prestigious awards program celebrates the best masonry projects in Arizona. Architects, Owners, Mason Contractors, and Suppliers submit their best projects each year to be judged by a panel of experts. The winners are announced and celebrated at annual banquet in the Fall. Learn More Apprenticeship Graduation Dinner Our annual dinner celebrating the apprentices who graduate from our programs each year. Learn More Masonry Expo An industry showcase event that includes The Masonry Skills Challenge that showcases the best of Arizona's Apprentices and High School Program Masons, along with the Fastest Trowel Competition featuring the best of Ariona's Journeyman Masons. Learn More Contractor Certification Continuing education and certification programs raise the bar for quality in masonry construction and provide recognition to individuals and companies who complete certification. Learn More Annual Members' Meeting Each year, the members of the Association meet as a group to network, learn and advance the growth of the masonry industry throughout the state of Arizona. Learn More Professional Awards Each year, the Arizona Masonry Council honors the memory and service of Bart Del Duca by presenting this award to an individual who epitomizes Bart’s dedication and service to the masonry industry. Learn More View More - Including Member Trainig Events Industry Educational Programs AMC provides additional educational programs to project owners, engineers, architects, and plan review authorities. Check out the descriptions of some of our standard programs. Contact AMC for more information, to inquire about additional programs, or to schedule a presentation for your team. Ensure architectural firms’ master masonry specifications are in line with current masonry material standards, code references, terminology and construction practices and include reference to AMG Standard 107 – Levels of Quality and AMG Certified Block Testing Program. Specification Reviews AMC will be a resource by providing design assistance, technical service and in some cases project-specific consultation and hands-on training in masonry design software. Our collective goal is to assist owners/designers in the design of the buildings that satisfy building code requirements and design objectives while taking full advantage of the efficiencies of structural masonry. Engineering Community Resources Provide designers with guidance on how to design code-compliant and energy-efficient concrete masonry structures utilizing resources like COMcheck and allowable mass wall exemption allowed by code. Energy Efficient Concrete Masonry Structure Series Provide building inspectors, plan reviewers and inspectors with the latest information on masonry code changes. Plan Review & Building Inspector Series An educational presentation and PR campaign focused on increasing awareness of concrete masonry’s non-combustible properties and its importance in creating affordable, safe and secure structures. Fire Safety / Non-combustible Systems Programs Provide A/E/GCs with training on the latest masonry technologies (programs/apps) such as Masonry iQ, Direct Design, Ele Masonry and BIM-M to streamline and simplify designing with concrete masonry. Masonry Technology Education Series Edit this paragraph to highlight a specific service or feature you offer. Click "Edit Text" to begin editing the content and make it your own. Specification Reviews Edit this paragraph to highlight a specific service or feature you offer. Click "Edit Text" to begin editing the content and make it your own. Specification Reviews

Calling all architects... Thanks for joining us in Albuquerque and making the 2025 Masonry Design Summit a success! View More Info / Schedule Why you should attend... DISCOVER INNOVATIONS CONNECT WITH ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS ENHANCE PROJECT EFFICIENCY OPTIMIZE COST EFFECTIVENESS EARN PROFESSIONAL CREDITS (up to 6.0 LU - HSW) View More Info / Schedule This multi-day conference at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque will include... Architectural Education Sessions Hands -on Masonry Project Tour of UNM Architectural School save my spot 0 DAYS TO THE EVENT 2025 Masonry Design Summit Apr 24, 2025, 11:00 AM MST University of New Mexico - Albuquerque Join us for THREE immersive days exploring masonry design, hands-on learning, and industry insights. Educational sessions are AIA Accredited. ARCHITECT TRAVEL WILL BE SPONSORED! Can you make it? Details

2024 Fastest Trowel on the Block and Masonry Skills Challenge Was held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Rawhide - 5244 South 48th Street, Chandler, AZ 85226 Check out the Winners! Return to Current Year Event MASONRY SKILLS CHALLENGE The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Region G Masonry Skills Challenge showcases the training of first, second and third-year masonry apprentices and high school construction education students. In this competition, contestants are given a project drawing appropriate to their skill level and must lay out and construct the project in three hours. 2024 WINNERS 1st Year Apprentices 1st Place Paul Flores CJS Enterprises 2nd Place Michael Pierce Sun Valley Masonry 3rd Place Brallam Vasquez Recreate Companies 2nd Year Apprentices 1st Place Alvarado Landaverde Sutter Masonry 2nd Place Austin Tsosie Sutter Masonry 3rd Place Justino Garcia Hobbs Masonry 3rd Year Apprentices 1st Place Ruben Rodriguez Hobbs Masonry 2nd Place Gilberto Davila Rare Breed Masonry 3rd Place John Haynes Atlas Masonry Highschool Students 1st Place Brad Mahoney Canyon Del Oro 2nd Place Kate McEvan Canyon Del Oro 3rd Place Josh Gilstrap Sauharita FASTEST TROWEL ON THE BLOCK COMPETITION Fastest Trowel on the Block competition will showcase the best of Arizona’s journeymen masons alongside their favorite tender. Each contestant’s goal is to build the largest block wall, using 8” x 8” x 16” CMU with only the mortar provided – in 20 minutes! Contestants must excel in both speed and craftsmanship. 2024 WINNERS 1st Place Roberto Cimental JG Block Co. 2nd Place Gerardo Patlan Armenta Masonry 3rd Place Luis Centeno Sargon Masonry

Excellence in Masonry Celebrating the Strength and Beauty of our Industry 2024 Awards Program We celebrated the 33rd Annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards on September 27, 2024 at The Scottsdale Resort, McCormick Ranch. Congratulations to all of the 2024 winners! Return Sponsorship To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Platinum Trowel Sponsors Thanks to the 2024 sponsors Diamond Trowel To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Award Sponsors To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Thanks to our additional sponsors... Block-Lite, Natural Exteriors, SKELLERS/BladeTechs

Fastest Trowel Competitor Registration Competitor Information First name* Last name* Company name* Email* Phone* Competitor Shirt Size* Choose one Tender Information each competitor must supply their own tender for the competition Tender First and Last Name* Tender Phone Number* Tender Shirt Size* Choose one Volunteer Information Each competitor must supply a volunteer at the event - this cannot be the same person as the tender. In lieu of providing a Volunteer, you can pay the Registration Fee of $250. Confirm registration choice I will pay the $250 Registration Fee selected below and am ready to complete my registration I will provide a Volunteer and enter the information below Registration Fee* $0 $250

Creating timeless communities through the strength and beauty of masonry Arizona Masonry Council is the premier resource to ensure a prosperous future through continuous support and development for stakeholders in the masonry industry. This Year's Annual Sponsors Diamond Masonry Premier JG Block CO LLC Premier Oldcastle APG Premier Sargon Premier Sun Valley Masonry Premier Yavapai Block Partner Membership Arizona Masonry Council was formed by the merger of two long standing Arizona associations - The Arizona Masonry Guild & The Arizona Masonry Contractors Association - Bringing all of the resources developed and managed by both groups under the umbrella of a single trade association to better serve the industry. Learn More Opportunities Grow your company & upskill your workforce Resources From education to technical support Connections Events, Committees & Referals WHAT WE DO BUILDING A STRONGER FOUNDATION FOR ARIZONA'S MASONRY INDUSTRY Education & Promotion Workforce Development Building Code & Material Standards Advocacy Government Relations Events, Classes, News Featured Events 2026 Excellence in Masonry Awards Banquet Apr 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM The Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA More info Buy Tickets Upcoming Training 1st Aid/CPR Silica Scaffold Foreman Training Blueprint Reading Check Schedule 1st Aid & CPR Courses Check Schedule Scaffold Training Courses Check Schedule Silica Training Courses Check Schedule Foreman/Leadership Classes Check Schedule Blueprint Reading Featured News New 2025 Minimum Wage - Effective January 1, 2025 News Jan 2, 2025 2025 Masonry Design Summit Announcements Jan 2, 2025 Legislative Updates for April 2024 Legislative Updates Apr 11, 2024 City of Phoenix Enacts Heat Ordinance Legislative Updates Apr 11, 2024 Congratulations to the 2022 Apprentice Graduates Workforce Development Feb 15, 2023 U.S. Secretary of Commerce Appoints 15 to the Inaugural National Concrete Masonry Products Board Legislative Updates Dec 1, 2022

Sold Out 2026 Apprentice Graduation Dinner Feb 07, 2026, 5:00 PM MST Culinary Dropout Details The apprentice graduation dinner is held in February each year to recognize the apprentices who completed the entire program in the previous year and have earned the title of Journeyman Mason. Purchase tickets for the dinner and awards presentation here, or show your support by purchasing a sponsorship package (see below - packages available with and without dinner tickets). View Past Graduates: 2024 2023 2022 2021 Event Sponsors Best Block Diamond Sponsor Diamond Masonry Diamond Sponsor J G Block Diamond Sponsor Sargon Masonry Diamond Sponsor Sun Valley Masonry Diamond Sponsor Superlite Block Diamond Sponsor Sutter Masonry Diamond Sponsor Father & Son Masonry Dinner Sponsor G & G Masonry Gift Sponsor Salt River Materials Gift Sponsor Yavapai Block Gift Sponsor SponsorshipOpportunity Sponsorship Opportunities Graduation Dinner Diamond Sponsor $ 2,000 2,000$ Valid for 6 months Select 4 Dinner Tickets Logo on event page Recognition at the event Graduation Dinner Sponsor $ 1,000 1,000$ Valid for 6 months Select 2 Dinner Tickets Logo on the event page Recognition at the event Graduation Dinner Gift Sponsor $ 800 800$ Valid for 6 months Select Recognition at the event Logo on the Event Page Graduation Dinner Patron $ 500 500$ Valid for 6 months Select Recognition at the event

Machine Operators Program The AMC’s Block Machine Operators Apprentice Program is a registered apprenticeship with the US Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship and the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Office of Apprenticeship. This Apprenticeship is a three year “earn-while-you-learn” program that combines on-the-job learning, classroom instruction and hands-on skill development. Objectives include basic hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and electrical control systems. Along with concrete masonry technology training. Applicants will be invited to attend an Apprenticeship Program Interview Night which will be held in late October or early November. Program acceptance letters will be sent out in late November or early December. Registration Click below to register on-line, or call (602) 262-0510 or email support@azmasonry.org Register On-line Now

Codes, Standards, Materials Learn about the resources AMC has available for buyers, specifiers, designers, reviewers, and the general public. From our flagship Standard 107 that defines levels of quality, to our standard masonry fence details, to our workmanship site inspection services, AMC has the resources you need to be successful using masonry products. AMG Standard 107 In an effort to define the quality of workmanship and materials, the Arizona Masonry Council has developed three levels of quality: ECONOMY STANDARD CUSTOM When used alone, this Standard is advisory, and its use is optional. When this Standard is included by reference in the Contract Document specifications, this Standard becomes a part thereof. Click the PDF icon to download. Engineered Fence Details The standard engineered fence details are no longer available. Please contact The Felton Group for assistance at (602) 867-2500. Job Site Inspection Services Fill out form AMC provides job site workmanship reviews for masonry structures in Arizona to provide an opinion on the finished structure and its conformity to the project specifications. Click the icon to open an on-line form. Bid Request Fill out form Looking for a licensed contractor to bid on your masonry project? Click the PDF icon to download the Bid request form and AMC will distribute it to all applicable members so they can contact you. AMC makes no recommendation of any member or their qualifications for your particular job. Click the icon to open an on-line form. Additional Services AMC provides additional educational programs to project owners, engineers, architects, and plan review authorities. Check out the descriptions of some of our standard programs. Contact AMC for more information, to inquire about additional programs, or to schedule a presentation for your team. Ensure architectural firms’ master masonry specifications are in line with current masonry material standards, code references, terminology and construction practices and include reference to AMG Standard 107 – Levels of Quality and AMG Certified Block Testing Program. Specification Reviews AMC will be a resource by providing design assistance, technical service and in some cases project-specific consultation and hands-on training in masonry design software. Our collective goal is to assist owners/designers in the design of the buildings that satisfy building code requirements and design objectives while taking full advantage of the efficiencies of structural masonry. Engineering Community Resources Provide designers with guidance on how to design code-compliant and energy-efficient concrete masonry structures utilizing resources like COMcheck and allowable mass wall exemption allowed by code. Energy Efficient Concrete Masonry Structure Series Provide building inspectors, plan reviewers and inspectors with the latest information on masonry code changes. Plan Review & Building Inspector Series An educational presentation and PR campaign focused on increasing awareness of concrete masonry’s non-combustible properties and its importance in creating affordable, safe and secure structures. Fire Safety / Non-combustible Systems Programs Provide A/E/GCs with training on the latest masonry technologies (programs/apps) such as Masonry iQ, Direct Design, Ele Masonry and BIM-M to streamline and simplify designing with concrete masonry. Masonry Technology Education Series

Excellence in Masonry Celebrating the Strength and Beauty of our Industry Purchase Submittal Packages Sponsorship Banquet Info 2023 Excellence in Masonry Awards Banquet We will celebrate the 32nd Annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards on September 22nd at The Scottsdale Resort, McCormick Ranch. Cocktail reception & registration 6 pm to 7 pm. Welcome at 7:15 pm - Dinner at 7:30 pm - Awards at 8:30 pm - Conclude at 9:30pm Ticket Information About the Event Submit Projects The 2024 Submittal Packets must be purchased by April 12th. Completed packets are due on May 24th Submittals Closed Jury Review This year's jury will meet the week of July 15th to review the submittals. See Previous Year's Winners View Now Award Criteria The criteria for projects for the Excellence in Masonry Awards is very broad: Project can be anywhere in Arizona. Can be residential, commercial, monuments/entry ways or architectural perimeter walls. Completed any time between Jan. 1, 2019 through March 31, 2024. Masonry must be a “predominant component” of the project. Simulated stone cannot exceed 25% of masonry contract value. Projects that didn’t win previously can be re-submitted, as long as they were completed between the above dates. Every jury is different! Monuments/Entryways and Architectural Perimeter Walls are brand new this year. You can show off older projects! Schedule: April 2, 2024 - WEBINAR-Best Practices for Excellence Submittals April 12, 2024 - Deadline for Entry Form and Fee May 24, 2024 - Completed Submittal Packet Due Week of July 15, 2024 - Jury to Review Submittals September 27, 2024 - Awards Presented at the Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards Banquet. Sponsorship Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship is an excellent way to show your support for the industry and industry partners, while also promoting your company or brand to the hundreds of industry professionals who attend the banquet. View sponsorship opportunities below. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Rogers at 480-465-7874. Diamond Trowel $ 8,000 8,000$ Diamond Trowel Sponsor: Excellence in Masonry Awards Banquet Valid for 9 months Select Dinner for 8 at Awards Banquet Priority Seating Program Recognition Step & Banner Pre-dinner recognition Dinner presentation Post-dinner recognition Issue magazine Website Banner - 6 months Recognition book Award Sponsor $ 7,000 7,000$ Award Sponsor: Excellence in Masonry Awards Banquet Valid for 9 months Select Dinner for 6 at Awards Banquet Program Recognition Priority Seating Step & Banner Pre-dinner Recognition Dinner Presentation Post-dinner Recognition Issue Magazine Website Banner - 6 months Recognition Book Platinum Trowel $ 6,000 6,000$ PlatinumTrowel Sponsor: Excellence in Masonry Awards Banquet Valid for 9 months Select Dinner for 6 at Awards Banquet Priority Seating Program Recognition Step & Banner Pre-dinner Recognition Dinner Recognition Post-dinner Recognition Issue Magazine Website Banner - 3 Months Recognition Book Gold Trowel $ 4,000 4,000$ Gold Trowel Sponsor: Excellence in Masonry Awards Banquet Valid for 9 months Select Dinner for 4 at Awards Banquet Program Recognition Step & Banner Pre-dinner Recognition Dinner Presentation Post-dinner Recognition Issue Magazine Recognition Book Wine Table Sponsor $ 4,500 4,500$ Wine Table Sponsor: Excellence in Masonry Awards Banquet Valid for 9 months Select Dinner for 4 at the Awards Banquet Program Recognition Pre-dinner Recognition Dinner Presentation Post-dinner Recognition Issue Magazine Recognition Book Silver Trowel $ 2,000 2,000$ Silver Trowel Sponsor: Excellence in Masonry Awards Banquet Valid for 9 months Select Dinner for 2 at Awards Banquet Program Recognition Pre-dinner Recognition Dinner Presentation Post-dinner Recognition Issue Magazine Bronze Trowel $ 1,000 1,000$ Bronze Trowel Sponsor: Excellence in Masonry Awards Banquet Valid for 9 months Select Dinner for 1 at Awards Banquet Program Recognition Pre-dinner Recognition Dinner Presentation Post-dinner Recognition Issue Magazine Copper Trowel $ 500 500$ Copper Trowel Sponsor: Excellence in Masonry Awards Banquet Valid for 9 months Select Program Recognition Pre-dinner Recognition Dinner Presentation Post-dinner Recognition Issue Magazine

Join us at our annual networking event for members of the Arizona Masonry Council. The event beginsThursday evening at the Little America Hotel in Flagstaff, AZ, with an opening reception, and continues on Friday with sessions on Leadership Development, a Mid-year Marketing Forecast, a Discussion on Masonry from a Designers Perspective, and a group dinner that includes the presentation of the Clem Hellmann Award. The event is followed by a meeting of the Board of Directors. Sponsorships Available 0 DAYS TO THE EVENT AMC Annual Meeting - 2025 When Jul 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 PM Where Little America Hotel, 2515 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004, USA Details THANKS TO THIS YEAR'S SPONSORS! RESERVE YOUR ROOM AT LITTLE AMERICA HOTEL Reserve Now No plans available Once there are plans available for purchase, you’ll see them here.