BRICK, BLOCK & BEERS

"Brick, Block & Beers" is a quarterly structural masonry Q&A hosted by the Masonry Association of Florida's Don Beers, PE, GC.  Contact Don: 561-310-9902 [email protected] 

Brick, Block & Beers
Vol. I, Issue I
Why does masonry perform so much better than other light frame products during high-wind events, such as hurricanes and tornadoes?

Brick, Block & Beers
​Vol. I, Issue II

​5 Things About Concrete Block & Energy Efficiency They Never Taught You in School Part I - The Basics

Brick, Block & Beers
Vol. I, Issue III
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5 Things About Concrete Block & Energy Efficiency They Never Taught You in School - Part II ‐ Energy Basics for Concrete Masonry Structures – Where, What and How


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Brick, Block & Beers
Vol. 1, Issue IV

Masonry's Greatest Strength Hurricane Season 2017 Irma Damage Assessment ​

Brick, Block & Beers
Vol. II Issue I

Masonry Best Practices: Keeping your Single Wythe Masonry Building Dry

Brick, Block & Beers
Vol. II,  Issue II

Masonry Best Practices : Control Joints for Concrete Masonry Walls

Brick, Block & Beers
Vol II, Issue III

Can 6" CMU masonry be used to satisfy the impact resistance criteria in Florida? & What are the "normal" strengths of masonry readily available in the Florida market?

Brick, Block & Beers
Vol II, Issue IV
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How do you make a residential bond beam?  Use of Integral Water Proofing with a Direct Applied Stucco Finish ​

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.

About Don

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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.  Has served as Chairman of the National Concrete Masonry Association’s Codes Committee, the Florida Concrete & Products Association’s Block Committee and a board member for The Masonry Society (TMS).  Member of MAF, ASTM, FES, NSPE, ASCE, ICC and TMS.

Don Beers, P.E., CGC
Masonry Association of Florida, Inc.