Northwest Masonry Institute

10/01/2026

APT NW Seattle Masonry Restoration Workshop 2026! A full day of learning, hands-on experience, and networking. Let’s continue to 🧱

10/01/2026

Last Friday, the Institute was proud to co-host a Hands-On Masonry Restoration Workshop with APT Northwest Chapter at the Western WA Masonry Trades Apprenticeship and Training - BAC Local 1! Attendees spent the day learning from industry professionals and getting hands-on experience with key masonry restoration techniques, including cleaning, crack grout Injection, patching, helical ties, and anchorage.

The workshop brought together the community, contractors, and masonry craftsmen for a full day of discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on learning.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this day possible.

DEMONSTRATORS & PRESENTERS:
Rebecca Wong & Jon Kovach with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates - WJE
Meg Rude & Michael Liguori with Cathedral Stone
Jeff Scarpelli & Kevin Laven with Prosoco
UW Suzzallo Library Seismic Improvements: Dan Sloat, Brittney Denning, Andrew Ellis

EVENT SPONSORS:
Western Specialty Contractors
LEVEL UP NW
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1 Washington and Alaska

09/29/2026

Join us in conjunction with for a special live CE presentation, Check Your Specs, presented by Adam Hutchinson. Stick around for a full day of learning, connecting, and celebrating the masonry industry. Watch the LIVE Regional SPEC MIX , try your hand at Try a Trowel, enjoy CE sessions, food, prizes, raffles, and connect with industry professionals.

Presentation Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/sznrfjk
Masonry Day Info: https://masonryinstitute.com/masonry-day-2026

Celebrate the people, skills, and craftsmanship that build our communities!

09/16/2026

Construction workers face disproportionately high su***de rates. Prevention is a critical safety issue. For Construction Su***de Prevention Week, BAC MAP reminds our brothers & sisters: you matter, and you are not alone: https://bacbenefits.org/map/map-now

09/15/2026

We’re excited to bring back , a full day dedicated to celebrating, connecting, and strengthening the masonry industry. Enjoy food, prizes, and raffles.

🧱 Try a Trowel and get hands-on with masonry
🏆 Watch the LIVE Regional SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500
💡 Take part in breakout continuing education sessions
👷 Meet the skilled professionals who build and strengthen our communities
🤝 Explore career opportunities in the masonry industry &
Connect with industry professionals, contractors, and suppliers.

📍Western WA Masonry Trades Apprenticeship and Training - BAC Local 1



Materials Sponsor: Mutual Materials
Lunch Sponsor: Keystone Masonry, Inc - Yelm WA

09/11/2026

Calling architects, contractors, preservation professionals, and anyone interested in buildings!

Join APTNW for a full-day, hands-on workshop where you’ll get your hands dirty and learn practical masonry restoration techniques, all while earning 7 LU|HSW.

Participants can connect directly with industry experts from Prosoco and Cathedral Stone, covering everything from cleaning and restoration to patching materials, injection grouts, and more.

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, expand your restoration knowledge, and connect with others working to preserve our historic masonry.
Register: https://aptnw.org/event/seattle-masonry-workshop/

09/09/2026

Masonry Masters Oregon Golf Tournament is almost here! ⛳ We’re excited to see everyone TOMORROW at Langdon Farms Golf Club for a great day of golf, networking, and celebrating our industry! Still thinking about golfing? There’s still room! AEC professionals play FREE!

08/21/2026

🚨 BAC Local 1 WA/AK Members There’s Still Time to Make Your Voice Heard! 🚨

Brothers, sisters, contractors, manufacturers, and industry partners standing together before the Washington State Building Code Council to fight for the future of masonry in Washington.

If you haven’t submitted your written testimony yet, there’s still time. Written testimony will be accepted until 11:59 PM tonight.

Here is all you need to write:

Oppose Proposed Code Revisions 24-GP1-256 and 24-GP1-264. These proposals would eliminate the current energy code path for single wythe masonry walls by significantly increasing insulation requirements, making them much more expensive to build and threatening the future of masonry construction in Washington.

https://sbcc.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07/Public%20Testimony%20Sign%20Up%20Sheet%20Template%2007012026_0.pdf

The proposed code changes could dramatically increase the cost of single wythe CMU masonry walls, putting future masonry projects, family wage jobs, apprenticeship opportunities, and our industry at risk.

Every written testimony matters. Even if you couldn’t be there in person, you can still make your voice heard by submitting written testimony before the deadline.

Thank you to everyone who showed up to testify today and to everyone who has already submitted comments. When we stand together, our voices are stronger.

Let’s finish strong and show the Council what solidarity looks like.

Western WA Masonry Trades Apprenticeship and Training - BAC Local 1 Washington State Conference of Mason Contractors Northwest Masonry Institute Northwest Concrete Masonry Association Mutual Materials

07/03/2026

07/03/2026