The 2026 NYSCMA Fall Conference brings together industry leaders, architects, engineers, and contractors for two days of technical presentations, hands-on workshops, and networking. The event showcased innovations in concrete and masonry construction, sustainability practices, and emerging technologies shaping the future of the industry.

The Concrete Masonry Checkoff provides free resources to help architects, engineers and contractors design and build with CMU. Through Beauty of Block, the Block Design Collective and the Block Learning Hub, professionals can access design assistance, calculators, details and specs, project inspiration, technical guides, AIA continuing education, webinars, on-demand learning and marketing resources, all at no cost.

The Upstate Masonry Institute provides free technical, educational and project support for masonry construction across Upstate New York. Resources include CEU/PDH seminars, Lunch & Learns, customized training, onsite and design/build reviews, technical guidance, calculators, construction details and industry resources. UMI also supports workforce development through recruiting resources, craftworker information and connections to signatory contractors.

The Mason Contractors Association of America supports mason contractors through education, workforce development, technical advocacy and industry resources. MCAA represents contractors in building codes and standards while offering Masonry Certification, foreman development, estimating, wall bracing, safety and codes courses. It also provides apprenticeship and recruitment resources to help strengthen the masonry workforce.

The International Masonry Institute supports masonry professionals through technical assistance, education and workforce training. IMI offers design and specification guidance, technical resources, continuing education and project support for design teams, alongside apprenticeship, craftworker training and certifications. Contractor resources include education on estimating, project management, safety, codes, technologies and construction practices.