Membership

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.

Member Links:

• Visit the Members Area to see a full list of member benefits
• Search the Member Directory
• TMS Officers and Board Members
• Affiliate Members Listing
• Sustaining Members Listing

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.

Become a Member

Benefits of TMS Membership

As a TMS Member you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Society and the advancement of masonry knowledge.

Become involved on committees for the exchange of masonry knowledge for design and construction. Committees meet twice annually at the Spring and Annual Meetings and may meet virtually at other times to complete important committee work. Visit the Committee page for more information or to join a committee.

Benefits include:

• Discounts of 25% or more on TMS publications plus discounted registrations for webinars, seminars, workshops, meetings, and conferences.
  • View the full discount schedule here.
• Free access to on-demand masonry education (providing 13 hours of continuing education) plus discounts of 25% or more on other on-demand courses available through the Masonry Education Hub.
• One free listing in the Consultant/Speaker Directory. The Directory allows the general public to find Masonry Consultants and Speakers with the expertise they need.
  • Sustaining Members receive 10 free listings and Affiliate Members receive 3 free listings. Additional listings are available at discounted rates.

Members also receive free access to:

• 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.

TMS also offers Affiliate and Sustaining Memberships for individuals and firms that want to help support the Society, while gaining additional exposure for their firms.

Benefits of Affiliate Membership

All of the general benefits of Membership PLUS:

• One free TMS publication of your choice per year.
• Three complimentary listings in the Consultant/Speaker Directory
• Representation on the TMS Board if your representative is elected to fill one of the Affiliate Member seats.
• Recognition in TMS Journal and at TMS Meetings of your special contribution.
• Recognition on the Affiliate Members page with your logo and a link to your website or email address.

Benefits of Sustaining Membership

All of the benefits of an Affiliate Membership PLUS:

• Complimentary copies of every new publication printed by TMS plus one free TMS book of your choice each year (in most years, this represent over $300 of free publications!).
• Ten complimentary listings in the Consultant/Speaker Directory
• Representation on the TMS Board if your representative is elected to fill one of the Sustaining Member seats.
• Recognition on the Sustaining Members page with your logo and a link to your website or email address.
• Recognition on the Sustaining Partners section at the bottom of the TMS homepage
• One complimentary registration for a guest who has never attended a TMS event, per meeting.

Other Membership Types

TMS also offers special memberships for students, those just starting their professional careers, and those that are retired.

Student Member

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. Must provide an educational institution email or other proof of enrollment.

Junior Member

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. Limited to two years duration.

Retired Member

Those 65 years and older who are retired from full-time employment yet wish to continue to monitor the activities of TMS. Benefits are limited to electronic correspondence, with no Member discounts.

Membership Classifications & Dues Rates

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