

Supporting the Concrete Masonry Industry for 73 years


BUILDING A
STRONGER NEW YORK
NYSCMA is advancing the use of concrete masonry through education, innovation, and collaboration across New York State.
ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION
COMMITTED TO THE GROWTH OF THE INDUSTRY
NYSCMA is a professional association committed to the growth and success of our industry through education and training, market development, and innovation.
Whether you are an architect or engineer, mason or contractor, or a homeowner, the answers to your questions regarding any facet of concrete masonry construction are right here.
ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS
Technical resources for architects and engineers.
MASONS AND CONTRACTORS
Safety workshops, technical guidance, and connections to producer members.
WHY CONCRETE MASONRY?
Concrete masonry is durable, sustainable, fire resistant, and built to withstand New York's toughest conditions. It's a smart choice for resilient, efficient, and long-lasting construction.

Concrete masonry homes use 15.5% less energy for heating than light-frame homes.
BRANZ SR116 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF BUILDING WITH HEAVY WALLS
LESS ENERGY FOR HEATING
15.5%

U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION AND ALLSTATE
Every $1 invested in disaster resilience saves $13 in reduced damage, cleanup costs and economic disruption.
COST-BENEFIT OF RESILIENT DESIGN
$1 $13

49%
21%
BY YEAR TWO
FIRST MONTH
CONCRETE MASONRY AND HARDSCAPES ASSOCIATION
Research shows CMU continues absorbing CO₂ throughout its service life and beyond.
CARBON ABSORBED

DURABLE &
RESILIENT
FIRE
RESISTANT
SUSTAINABLE &
ENERGY EFFICIENT
COST
EFFECTIVE
















