Establishes a centralized resource to provide design assistance and technical support to architects, engineers and contractors across the region. The program will appoint a dedicated coordinator to oversee operations, manage inquiries and ensure consistent, high-quality service to the architect, engineer and contractor (AEC) community. In addition, it will build a comprehensive contact management database, execute targeted outreach campaigns and strengthen the regional design assistance network. 

Develops a comprehensive cost study comparing the total cost of construction and ownership for single-family homes built with concrete masonry versus alternative framing systems. The program will highlight key differences in resiliency, long-term value and performance to educate homeowners, builders and masonry organizations. In addition to producing specific deliverables, this initiative will create a dynamic tool that can be updated as cost inputs evolve, supporting ongoing promotion of concrete masonry in the single-family market. 

Supports the promotional and educational initiatives of the Region 2 technical director within the National Block Design Collective. This program equips the technical director with the tools and resources needed to strengthen relationships across the architect, engineer, and contractor (AEC) community and increase the use of concrete masonry units (CMU). Through trainings, seminars and the development of a contracted design assistance network, the initiative will provide early design-stage guidance to AEC professionals, making CMU the preferred choice for projects throughout Region 2. 

Supports the promotional and educational initiatives of the Region 5 technical director within the National Block Design Collective. This program equips the technical director with the tools and resources needed to strengthen relationships across the AEC community and increase the use of concrete masonry units (CMU). Through trainings, seminars and the development of a contracted design assistance network, the initiative will provide early design-stage guidance to AEC professionals, making CMU the preferred choice for projects throughout Region 5. 

Supports the promotional and educational initiatives of the Region 4 technical director within the National Block Design Collective. This program equips the technical director with the tools and resources needed to strengthen relationships across the AEC community and increase the use of concrete masonry units (CMU). Through trainings, seminars and the development of a contracted design assistance network, the initiative will provide early design-stage guidance to AEC professionals, making CMU the preferred choice for projects throughout Region 4. 

Supports the promotional and educational initiatives of the Region 3 technical director within the National Block Design Collective. This program equips the technical director with the tools and resources needed to strengthen relationships across the architect, engineer and contractor (AEC) community and increase the use of concrete masonry units (CMU). Through trainings, seminars and the development of a contracted design assistance network, the initiative will provide early design-stage guidance to AEC professionals, making CMU the preferred choice for projects throughout Region 3.