
MONTHLY UPDATE
April + May 2026
EVENTS /
MEETINGS
9
AEC
INTERACTIONS
594
EDU CONTACT
HOURS
447
PROJECTS
ASSISTED
10
YTD KPIs
EVENTS /
MEETINGS
30
AEC
INTERACTIONS
1083
EDU CONTACT
HOURS
722
PROJECTS
ASSISTED
31
HIGHLIGHTS
PROJECT SUPPORT
I need your help. Connect me with architects in your area to meet virtually. If it is a virtual lunch and learn, or just a 30 minutes meeting introducing us as a industry resource - it will help move the needle. Reach out to me to coordinate logistics. I have email templates!
EDUCATION RECAP
2026 is getting booked up with education opportunities. Please be sure to enroll in webinar series, and get your staff trained on BLH presentations - so they can present!
email learn@beautyofblock.com to enroll in becoming an approved presenter!
MEETINGS/EVENTS
SEA Nebraska - Resilience
SEA Michigan - Delegated Design
Masonry Insight Day in Chicago (Resilience Presentation)
Masonry Education Day (General Design + Resilience)
4+ Direct Architect Presentations
CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
There are two content pieces we are pushing out and promoting:
- Partition Wall Guide
- Guide for Prefabrication, expected in Q3
Stay tuned and reach out if your association or group would be interested in hard copies. We have a budget to get resources in the hands of associations to hand out.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Have a sales team? If so, reach out and let's connect to see how they can leverage the Block Design Collective to their full advantage to get block in your local market.
LOOKING AHEAD
Upcoming Regional Schedule
06/10/2026
Lunch and Learn - Architect
Why Masonry, Why Now?
06/11/2026
Building Envelope and Facade Forum
Panel Discussion
06/17/2026-06/20/2026
SCMA Annual Conference
IDelegated Design of CMU
06/23/2026-06/24/2026
MN State Visit - AEC Meetings

ABOUT BLOCK DESIGN COLLECTIVE
The Block Design Collective (BDC) is a responsive, nonprofit team offering free support to the AEC community. It drives early project influence through content, education, project assistance and concept proposals that elevate the use of CMU.
Our team of Regional Technical Directors is backed by a trusted network of practicing designers and architects with extensive masonry experience. Together, we bring a shared commitment to problem-solving, partnership, and delivering support at the highest possible level.