The Masonry Society (TMS) is the premier professional, technical, and educational society dedicated to the advancement in knowledge of masonry technology. The Society was founded in 1977 and the First North American Masonry Conference was held in Boulder, Colorado in 1978. Today, TMS has over 500 members worldwide.
Be a Part of World Class Masonry Standards Development
TMS creates the standards for masonry referenced in the International Building Codes and publishes technical design and construction information.
The TMS 402/602 committee (formerly the Masonry Standards Joint Committee – MSJC) develops Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures, which is referenced by the International Building Code for the structural design and construction of masonry. Other TMS Committees develop related standards, design guides, and resources, including the popular Masonry Designers’ Guide. TMS provides numerous educational opportunities through its webinars, seminars, workshops (such as the Masonry Educators Workshop), Spring and Annual meetings, and the North American Masonry Conference.
Who Can Join?
Anyone with an interest in masonry. Engineers, architects, educators, manufacturers, contractors, craftsmen, code officials, and students, typically find the most benefit. View a full list of membership benefits below.
As a TMS Member, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Society and the advancement of masonry knowledge.
Membership Types & Benefits
Join now and you’ll receive membership for the remainder of 2024 and all of 2025!
Sustaining Organization
$2,250/year
Benefits of Affiliate Membership PLUS:
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Logo and link on Sustaining Member page & Sustaining Partners section on homepage
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Representation on TMS Board if elected to fill a Sustaining Member seat
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Free copies of every new publication that calendar year
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Ten free listings in Consultant/Speaker Directory
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One complimentary registration per meeting for a guest who has never attended a TMS event
Affiliate
$800/year
Benefits of Individual Membership PLUS:
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Logo and link on Affiliate Member page
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Representation on TMS Board if elected to fill an Affiliate Member seat
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Recognition in TMS Journal and at TMS Meetings
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One free publication of choice per year
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Three free listings in Consultant/Speaker Directory
Individual
$250/year
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25% off hard copy books, digital downloads, and on-demand education
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50% off subscriptions to online standards
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25% off registrations (webinars, workshops, conferences, and meetings)
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Free on-demand education (13 hours)
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Free listing in Consultant/Speaker Directory
Individual Under 28
$90/year
Any person 28 years old or younger who by education, training, or occupation is involved in the technical, scientific, design, construction, or manufacturing aspects of masonry.
Includes benefits of Individual Membership, limited to two years duration.
Retired
$105/year
Those 65 years and older who are retired from full-time employment yet wish to continue to monitor the activities of TMS.
Not eligible for member benefits
Student
$40/year
Any person enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited school pursuing a degree in engineering, architecture, or construction technology who is 28 years old or younger.
Includes benefits of Individual Membership, restricted to full-time students.
See below for information about tax deductions.
Special Thanks to Our Sustaining and Affiliate Members!
Benefits of TMS Membership
Discounts of 25%
or more on:
- TMS Publications
- Masonry Standards Online
- Webinars and On-Demand Education
- Seminars and Workshops
- Meetings and Conferences
Free On-Demand Education
Free access to 13 courses on the Masonry Education Hub (13 hours of continuing education)
Free Listing in the
Consultant/Speaker Directory
The Consultant/Speaker Directory allows the general public to find masonry consultants and speakers with the expertise they need.
- Individual Members: One free listing
- Affiliate Members: Three free listings
- Sustaining Members: Ten free listings
50% off Masonry Standards Online Subscriptions
Discounts of 50% on single-user Masonry Standards Online subscriptions and additional discounts for multi-user subscriptions.
PLUS free access to the following resources
| TMS Journal | The only peer reviewed referenced technical journal in North America devoted exclusively to masonry design, research and construction. You can submit an article for review or reference those which have been published. Complimentary online access for Members. |
| TMS Journal & NAMC Paper Database | Free access to thousands of papers from past TMS Journals and North American Masonry Conference Proceedings. |
| TMS Responds | Our technical bulletin containing responses to questions from the membership and others on masonry design, construction, evaluation and repair. |
| TMS E-News | Our newsletter on the events and business of the Society and TMS News Briefs are sent as newsworthy topics warrant. |
| TMS Sustainability E-News | Our newsletter with links to the most important news in the area of sustainability and masonry – is sent electronically twice a month. |
Tax Deductions
In general TMS Membership dues are not tax deductible. However, if you would like to deduct a portion of your dues because you did not receive a benefit, we will leave that to you to determine the amount. More information on the value of membership benefits is available here.
