Advantages of Becoming a CCMA Member

The Carolinas Concrete Masonry Association (CCMA) was formed in the year 1979. It is a non-profit trading association which focuses on helping its members with economics, technical data and obtaining the highest quality masonry materials. It also helps educate the public on the advantages of using masonry, designs and codes for commercial and residential construction projects. This association is concerned with a broad range of marketing, technical and commercial research as well as government relations activities.

CCMA provides support for the enhancement of the product knowledge and industry viewpoint related to block masonry applications for concrete commercial buildings, paving and masonry framed home, concrete homes and masonry homes. CCMA is an excellent resource not only for consumers, but also for engineers, builders, architects and specifiers.

CCMA assists its members by providing them education, advocacy and promotional assistance. Additionally, it can be thought as an industrial resource, which provides marketing and networking opportunities and advertising support. CCMA is a community of contractors and concrete block builders in regions like South Carolina, Southern Virginia and North Carolina. The fundamental aspiration of CCMA is to create a superior standard in the concrete masonry industry.

Carolinas Concrete Masonry Association is a much respected concrete organization which can provide you information regarding masonry units, production survey, audiovisuals on finance and avenues for additional sales. CCMA also offers its members discount rates for residential builder’s manuals. One of the greatest advantages of joining CCMA is that members get a chance to advertise their services to the public as well as other members within the industry by being a member of the organization, which is known as an excellent place to look for potential builders.

Becoming a member of CCMA will increase your exposure which is all the more important during a period of recession. A complete list of designers, architects, building inspectors, engineers, masonry instructors, general and masonry contractors, developers, colleges and universities, code officials and realtors in North and South Carolina is provided to members of CCMA. Consequently, all these become easily accessible whenever there is need for developers for a new project. Being a member of CCMA also entitles you to take part in the developmental programs associated with residential, marketing, and masonry education that we provide.

There are many benefits to becoming a member of CCMA. You will be invited to arrange a tabletop demo in one of our technical workshops and seminars for design professionals, contractors and building officials. CCMA also provides its members technical support for construction problems and concrete masonry unit design.

Make the best use of your CCMA membership by taking part in production workshops, summer conventions, and continuing education workshops at a minimal fee.

About the Author:
Willox Perez is an architect who has been in the industry for more than 15 yrs. He also works on row house design and concrete paving design. You can find his advice here on CCMA. He is an active participant in the online community, offering advice on green building materials, such as concrete masonry units and brick and mortar.