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This course explains how to safely secure a load with slings or chains. It will also help you understand and avoid common hazards associated with rigging Safety & Compliance: OSHA regulations (§1926/1910) for safe lifting. Equipment Inspection: Proper use of wire rope, synthetic slings, and hardware. Load Calculation: Determining center of gravity and weight. Practical Skills: Sling angles, hitches, and […]

The Utah Masonry Council is hosting a Collaborative Design Summit that brings together masonry professionals, design teams, and students for a hands-on, team-based design and build experience. This summit blends real-world collaboration, continuing education, and applied masonry design.

Showcase your company's creativity and craftsmanship by submitting your Utah masonry projects for the 2026 Excellence in Masonry Design Awards. This is your chance to be recognized for shaping the state’s architectural landscape through outstanding design, expert masonry construction, and top-quality materials. Celebrate the collaboration between architects, mason contractors, and suppliers—gaining industry recognition while honoring […]

Join Us For An In Person Lunch & Learn Climate Responsive Design Description This course explores how using concrete masonry units (CMU) in the built environment provides an integrated approach to climate-responsive design by simultaneously addressing three critical sustainability strategies: resilience, operational energy use, and embodied carbon reduction. Participants will examine how CMU construction offers […]

Join us as we celebrate the next generation of skilled masonry professionals at the Utah Masonry Council Apprenticeship Graduation. This event honors the dedication, hard work, and achievements of apprentices who have completed their training and are stepping into the industry with confidence and skill. Come support these individuals as they reach this important milestone […]

UMC’s OSHA 10 training is a valuable opportunity to strengthen jobsite safety knowledge and support safer, more prepared crews. Join us July 14–15 at the UMC office and take the next step in building a stronger safety culture. REGISTER HERE

The 2026 Golf Tournament brings together industry professionals for a day of connection, competition, and community on the course. Designed to be both relaxed and purposeful, the event offers an opportunity to strengthen relationships, engage with peers, and support ongoing initiatives within the masonry industry. Whether you're playing or sponsoring, it’s a chance to step […]

This course examines how concrete masonry’s thermal mass contributes to energy efficiency across a range of climate zones and building types. It describes the role of heat capacity and mass wall behavior in overall thermal performance and outlines how these attributes are addressed within current energy codes. The session reviews prescriptive, trade-off, and whole-building performance […]