Masonry Work That Keeps Projects Moving
Lee Brewer of WAVE Masonry
On a construction project, masonry is one of the stages everything else depends on.
The structure has to be in place before the next trade moves in. The exterior has to be sealed before weather becomes a problem. When that work runs late, the delay doesn’t stay contained — it moves through the schedule.
WAVE Masonry handles brick, block, stone, stucco, and waterproofing for developers and general contractors across New York State. Founded in 2015, the company has built out a full scope. That includes structural CMU, elevator shafts, exterior façades, and complete weather sealing systems.
“We install bricks and blocks and all kinds of façade,” said Lee Brewer of WAVE.
On-site, the work is physical and coordinated. Materials come in, crews move quickly, and sections are completed and cleared so the next trade can step in without waiting.
Behind their booth, WAVE Masonry built a full brick wall as a live example of their work. “by 7:00 PM this will be removed,” Brewer said. “We have a very swift staff.”
That pace comes from experience.
The scope of the work varies considerably. A recent school project included CMU and brick envelope, elevator shafts, stairwells, and steel integration — all on a timeline tied to the building’s opening date. A waterproofing job on a block and brick structure had to clear certification before the rest of the schedule could move forward.
Some of the work involves custom detailing — arch surrounds, hand-cut stone, and façades that combine multiple systems on the same build. That kind of work requires coordination beyond just laying block, and it still has to land within the project timeline.
Most of this work happens at points in the project with little room for error.
WAVE has exhibited at OJBA before. “We took a double booth this year,” he said, “and the return was quadruple.”
Hear Lee Brewer describe how WAVE approaches masonry work on active construction projects.
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