PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Concrete Masonry Checkoff Board accepts submissions for program ideas around one of our six strategic pillars:

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Masonry Rocks!

Professional Development Program

Region 4

PROGRAM EXPLORER

The Concrete Masonry Checkoff Board supports innovative program ideas that make a difference in the industry. Focused on six strategic pillars—design assistance, educating design professionals, concrete masonry outreach, marketing, codes and standards, and university relations—these programs optimize designs, enhance professional skills, build a skilled workforce, promote the benefits of concrete masonry, ensure robust building codes, and drive advancements through research.

Explore over 60 approved programs dedicated to shaping the future of the concrete masonry industry.

National
Marketing

NEW: Home Buyer Pilot Program (25N-M26)

National
Marketing

FY25 National Marketing Program (25N-M20)

National
Education

CMC Block Learning Hub Build-out (25N-E30)

National
Concrete Masonry Outreach

National Youth Promotion and Outreach Program 2025 (25N-O50)

National
Codes & Standards

National Building Codes Education and Outreach Program (25N-C40)

National
University Relations & Research

The Benefits of Energy Modeling for Concrete Masonry Building Code Compliance (25N-R61)

National
Education

CMHA Block Technical Promoters (24N-027)

National
University Relations & Research

Impact of Concrete Masonry Units on the Resilience of the Built Environment (059-2023)

National
University Relations & Research

Lap Splices for Masonry Wall Bracing (042-2023)

National
University Relations & Research

Sacramento State CM Program – 2024 ASC 6&7 Student Competition (23-014)

National
Design Assistance

National Design Assistance Network (057-2023)

National
Education

Centralized Hub for Education  (012-2023)

National
Concrete Masonry Outreach

Block Solid: Developing Tomorrow’s Craftworkers  (046-2023)

National
Codes & Standards

National Codes Advocacy Program (019-2023)

National
Marketing

National Marketing Program (058-2023)

WELCOME TO SUBMITTABLE

Program submissions are now digital through Submittable. Programs for review at our May 2025 Board meeting will need to be submitted through this portal by Thursday, February 20th. Click below to login and explore the new program submission portal!

“This is a chance for everyone to be heard and share the ideas they’re most passionate about,” says CMCB Chair Major Ogilvie. “We welcome all proposals; anyone is welcome to submit program ideas for review.”

When submitting programs, please note the timing from application to implementation is between 6-8 months. If you have questions on the program submission process, please reach out to Alicia Hodges, Program Director.
ahodges@concretemasonrycheckoff.org

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