(BPT) - With a new school year underway, districts across the country are grappling with a familiar challenge: striking the right balance of schools that are safe for students, affordable for taxpayers and designed to last. With construction costs climbing and safety concerns top of mind, many are revisiting a trusted material with renewed relevance — concrete masonry.

Built-In Performance

For parents and administrators alike, a strong school building means peace of mind. Concrete masonry does more than hold up walls. It helps protect what happens inside them, delivering layers of performance that directly support student safety and building longevity, including:

Fire Resistance: Block walls are fire-resistant and slow fire spread, buying valuable evacuation time.

Storm Resilience: R

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