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| CMACN GOALS |
- Provide technical information on concrete masonry for
design professionals, inspectors, and testing agencies
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- Protect and advance the interests of the concrete masonry
industry
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- Develop new and existing market for concrete masonry
products
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- Coordinate member’s efforts
in solving common problems within the masonry
industry
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| CMACN MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS |
Market Promotion of the Masonry Industry |
CMACN, the voice of the California and Nevada masonry
industry, increases members' visibility to potential
customers, aiding business development. The Association
provides information about the industry, the features
and the benefits of masonry construction.
CMACN serves as the leading concrete masonry
data clearinghouse in the western states. To facilitate
up-to-date information gathering and dissemination,
CMACN develops, monitors and coordinates:
- Test programs
- Research
projects
- Publication
of technical and educational data
- New specification
updates
- Recommendations
for improved product use
- Promotion
of the Association's professionalism
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Technical Services |
CMACN addresses specific construction issues such as structural, earthquake,
and energy consumption design. On behalf of its members, CMACN documents
technical and compliance capabilities of concrete masonry products relating to codes
and project specifications. These technical studies are published and available to
members and design firms. |
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Representation in Other Professional Organizations |
To increase recognition of the concrete masonry industry, CMACN represents
its members in related organizations nationally. This interaction across industry
lines helps increase members’ visibility. Links to these organizations and their
information are linked from the Members section of the CMACN website. |
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Current Industry Information |
Every CMACN member receives the CMACN monthly report and a copy of
the Board of Directors’ minutes, plus special bulletins, semi-annual meeting
invitations, and announcements, “Masonry Chronicles,” CMACN’s quarterly
engineering publication, and “CMU Profiles in Architecture,” CMACN’s quarterly
architectural pictorial featuring concrete masonry projects in California and Nevada.
Additionally, every Producer Member receives all Committee notices, minutes of
Committee meetings, and a monthly financial statement. |
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A Voice on the Board of Directors |
All members of CMACN are encouraged to participate in the semi-annual meeting
of the Association’s Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for coordinating
the Association’s business management. Each Producer Member company has one
vote on the Board of Directors. |
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The
concrete masonry association of California and Nevada (CMACN),
a non profit professional organization established in October 1977, committed
to strengthening the masonry industry in California and Nevada.
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