H.W.H. West (1999) was the President of the British Masonry Society, serving as a critical liaison for TMS. His experience and contributions were considerable, earning him numerous awards. In 1954, he joined the British Ceramic Research Association, and based in part to his work there, he published over 150 papers and three books on topics including clay masonry production, plant layouts, energy requirements, durability, and strength of masonry. He was Honorary Secretary of the Building Material Section of the British Ceramic Society for 16 years. In 1999 he unexpectedly passed away.
About The Masonry Society
Formed in 1977, The Masonry Society (TMS) is an educational, scientific, and technical society dedicated to the advancement of scientific, engineering, architectural, and construction knowledge of masonry.
The Society is a not-for-profit, membership driven organization that gathers, correlates, and disseminates information for the improvement of the design, construction, manufacture, use, and maintenance of masonry products and structures.
As part of these efforts, TMS develops standards, guides, and other resources, educates through seminars, workshops, conferences, and collaborates with the construction industry, design profession and other leaders desiring to see a better and more resilient built environment.
