Publications Covering the Masonry Contractors Industry

BAC Journal Print + Online

Quarterly magazine of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) featuring member projects, training, safety, and legislative updates—useful for union and signatory masonry contractors. Circulation not publicly disclosed.

https://bacweb.org/bac-journal Circulation: 0

Brick in Architecture Print + Online

BIA’s flagship publication showcasing Brick in Architecture Award winners and design guidance; distributed via an insert in Architect magazine (78,000 print + 29,000 digital reach ≈ 107,000) and online lookbooks—valuable for contractor marketing and specification alignment.

https://www.gobrick.com/inspiration/brick-in-architecture-awards Circulation: 107,000

Building Design+Construction Print + Online

Covers the full building team with frequent masonry envelope, CMU, and facade features; strong channel for reaching GCs, specialty contractors, and AEC specifiers. Publisher cites 395,000+ professionals across channels.

https://www.bdcnetwork.com Circulation: 395,000

Building Enclosure Print + Online

Technical building science content (walls, roofs, air/water barriers) with regular masonry envelope coverage and CEU programming—good for positioning solutions with enclosure consultants and contractors.

https://www.buildingenclosureonline.com Circulation: 0

Building Stone Magazine Print + Online

Natural Stone Institute’s annual magazine showcasing stone design, detailing, and restoration—relevant to stonemasonry and high-end masonry projects. Publishing moved to one comprehensive Annual Edition starting 2025.

https://www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/about/building-stone-magazine/ Circulation: 0

Concrete Contractor Print + Online

AC Business Media brand covering concrete tools, placements, formwork, and business management—with crossover topics for masonry contractors and crews.

https://www.forconstructionpros.com/concrete Circulation: 0

Concrete International Print + Online

American Concrete Institute’s monthly magazine with field-driven practice, materials, and constructability content touching concrete and masonry; media kit notes ~75,000 readers (readership, not audited print).

https://www.concrete.org/publications/concreteinternational/aboutci.aspx Circulation: 75,000

Concrete Products Print + Online

B2B magazine for concrete producers and masonry product manufacturers—useful to contractors tracking CMU, precast, pavers, and cast stone supply; BPA-audited audience of about 18,500.

https://concreteproducts.com Circulation: 18,500

Construction Specifier Print + Online

CSI’s official magazine for specifiers; frequent coverage of masonry assemblies, codes, and detailing—ideal for influencing specifications that drive contractor scope.

https://www.constructionspecifier.com Circulation: 0

Engineering News-Record Print + Online

Construction industry’s leading news/data brand (Top 400/600, market trends) used by owners, GCs, and specialty contractors; print circulation listed at ~62,341.

https://www.enr.com Circulation: 62,341

Hardscape Magazine Print + Online

Independent trade magazine focused on segmental hardscapes, SRWs, patios, and outdoor living—content overlaps stone and modular masonry work; past media guide lists 32,000+ circulation.

https://hardscapemagazine.com/ Circulation: 32,000

ICF Builder Magazine Print + Online

Niche title dedicated to insulated concrete forms (ICFs), relevant to contractors expanding into cast-in-place/ICF wall systems; media kit cites 25,000 circulation (10k print/15k digital).

https://www.icfmag.com Circulation: 25,000

Journal of The Masonry Society Print + Online

Peer-reviewed annual journal publishing masonry research that informs design and construction best practices—useful for contractors tackling complex or engineered masonry. Journals published yearly.

https://masonrysociety.org/journals-database/ Circulation: 0

Masonry Design Magazine Online

Digital magazine for architects/engineers/design-build teams specifying masonry; case studies and technical features that contractors can leverage for preconstruction alignment.

https://masonrydesignmagazine.com/ Circulation: 0

Masonry International Print + Online

International Masonry Society’s journal (3x/year) of research and practice, including testing, standards, and case studies—helpful for specialty contractors and restoration pros.

https://www.masonry.org.uk/publications/masonry-international-magazine/ Circulation: 0

Masonry Magazine Print + Online

Flagship trade magazine of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA), with contractor-focused safety, workforce, equipment, and business coverage; brand cites ~70,000 monthly readers across channels.

https://masonrymagazine.com/ Circulation: 70,000

Masonry Restoration Magazine Online

Niche digital title covering historic masonry restoration methods, materials, and project profiles—practical insights for firms working in preservation and repair.

https://masonryrestorationmagazine.com/magazine/ Circulation: 0

SMART | dynamics of masonry Print + Online

National magazine launched in 2013 promoting masonry design and technical content; geared to the full project team, including mason contractors.

https://www.dynamicsofmasonry.com Circulation: 0

Stone World Print + Online

BNP Media’s leading stone industry magazine—fabrication to installation—with frequent coverage relevant to stonemasonry contractors and veneer installers.

https://www.stoneworld.com Circulation: 0

STRUCTURE magazine Print + Online

Joint publication of NCSEA, SEI/ASCE, and CASE; widely read by structural engineers and specifiers, with ~30,000 monthly print distribution—key for code, analysis, and details affecting masonry bids.

https://www.structuremag.org Circulation: 30,000