FLORIDA MASONRY

2024 Masonry Excellence Project of the Year

Welcome to Florida Masonry!

The Florida Masonry, Inc. (FM) is a non-profit trade organization that represents the masonry industry, specifically contractors in the state of Florida. One of our key initiatives is to provide education and resources to the masonry industry and public, including architects, engineers, contractors, building officials and building owners, to educate them on the benefits of building with masonry and to help them build safe and durable masonry structures in high-wind and hurricane-prone areas.

Florida Masonry is committed to promoting the use of masonry as a safe and durable building material in Florida. Through its free resources, the organization aims to educate the design and construction community on best practices for masonry construction, and to provide the tools necessary to ensure that masonry structures can withstand the severe weather conditions that are common in the state.

Masonry Excellence Awards Publication

Download: 2024 Masonry Excellence Awards (PDF)

Awards Press Release

OPEN POSITION

MASONRY APPRENTICE COORDINATOR FOR ORANGE COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Are you skilled in masonry and passionate about teaching the next generation?
OCPS is looking for a dedicated Masonry Program Apprentice Coordinator to support the Orange Technical College masonry apprentice program. This is a part-time position of 25 hrs/week. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on future masonry professionals.

If you are interested or know someone who may be interested in this position, please email [email protected] for further information!

IN THE NEWS

Welcome to the newest Florida Masonry Members!

The Florida Masonry Apprentice & Educational Foundation (FMAEF) and Masonry Association of Florida (MAF) are now merged into Florida Masonry, Inc.

[Orlando, Fl] – [April 1, 2025] – The Masonry Association of Florida (MAF) and the Florida Masonry Apprentice & Educational Foundation (MAEF) are happy to announce their historic merger to form Florida Masonry, Inc., a unified organization dedicated to advancing the masonry industry in Florida. This merger represents a significant step forward, aligning resources and expertise to support education, workforce development, and market growth for the masonry profession.

Pyramid Masonry Wins Project of the Year for Timeless Hyde Park Office Building in Tampa

PHOTOGRAPHY: Chad Baumer Photography

Pyramid Masonry Contractors has been awarded the prestigious Project of the Year at the 2024 Masonry Excellence Awards for their exceptional work on the Hyde Park Office Building. This private, two-story office building, nestled in the heart of Hyde Park, Tampa, Florida, showcases the remarkable collaboration between Pyramid Masonry and leading masonry industry partners.

The design of the building, masterfully created by David C. Peterson, AIA, LEED-AP architect of Cooper Johnson Smith Peterson Architects and Town Planners, emphasizes both functionality and elegance, harmonizing with the surrounding neighborhood. Hensel Phelps Construction served as the General Contractor, overseeing the project's development and ensuring that every detail was executed to the highest standards. The structural integrity of the building was provided by Miller Structural Engineering, whose expertise in masonry engineering contributed to the success of this award-winning project.
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Brick, Block & Beers Episode II Masonry Innovation

Brick, Block & Beers is back with a fantastic episode on Masonry Innovations in Robotics!
Join us as we delve into the captivating world of construction technology with a very special guest, Dan McKrill, one of the principals behind FBR and the groundbreaking Hadrian X machine.
In this episode, we sit down with Dan McKrill, to explore how this revolutionary robotic system is reshaping the way we build with masonry. We'll uncover the story behind the creation of the awe-inspiring Hadrian X, a state-of-the-art construction robot capable of autonomously laying block with unrivaled speed and precision. Discover how the Hadrian X is transforming traditional masonry practices, allowing for faster construction, reduced costs, and unparalleled quality control. We'll dive into the engineering marvels behind the machine, the software algorithms that drive its efficiency, and the real-world projects where it has already left an indelible mark.

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MAF JOB BOARD

The Masonry Industry is hiring! Check out the listings for local contractors and suppliers by visiting our job board.

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Masonry Apprentice Programs

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Check Out a Career in Masonry!

Masonry Apprenticeship Programs are an industry-sponsored, high-quality career pathway helping to develop and prepare the future masonry construction workforce in Florida. Individuals train in an earn-while-you-learn format, with classroom instruction, hands-on experience and a portable, nationally-recognized credential, all in a FREE 3-year program.

Masonry Apprentice Brochure

Contractor Guide to Apprenticeship

Masonry & Engineering Help Desk

Don Beers, PE

MAF Staff Structural Engineer

Don Beers, PE, GC is currently the staff engineer for the Masonry Association of Florida (since 2009) and President of Adrian Engineering, Inc. Previous to 2009 Don acted as Engineering Services Manager with Rinker Materials for 29 years. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida in Civil and Structural Engineering and is a licensed engineer and general contractor in Florida.

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Jerry Painter, FASTM

MAF Staff Masonry Consultant

Jerry Painter, is the current President of Painter Masonry, Inc and is the Principle of Jerry Painter Masonry Consulting, LLC. He serves on the Board of the Masonry Association of Florida and is the Past Chairman of MAF.

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