How Technology Is Shaping Masonry Design

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. Eastern Time
1 LU/HSW

Emerging technologies are transforming how masonry is designed, constructed, and maintained. Explore how digital tools like Tally support embodied carbon evaluation and inform sustainable masonry design. We’ll look at how field sensors and moisture probes improve quality control, durability, and occupant health, and how drones paired with AI and machine learning are redefining inspection, safety, and project monitoring. Together, these advances help design and construction teams deliver higher-performing masonry systems that are efficient, resilient, and sustainable.

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 Learning Objectives:

  • Identify how embodied carbon analysis tools, such as Tally, inform sustainable masonry design decisions.
  • Explain how moisture-measuring probes enhance long-term durability, support occupant health, and reduce the risk of building envelope failures.
  • Describe how drones and AI-powered image analysis improve jobsite safety, quality assurance, and inspection accuracy on masonry projects.
  • Evaluate how digital tools improve collaboration between architects, contractors, and CM/GC professionals to achieve more coordinated and efficient resilient project delivery.

About the Speaker

BETH BAILLY
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, BUILDING CONSERVATION ASSOCIATES, INC.

Beth Baily

Beth is part of the senior executive team, overseeing operations across the company and providing client relationship support. In addition to day-to-day operations, Beth is responsible for creating and integrating custom built software solutions for the restoration and maintenance of buildings working alongside BCA's staff of architects and conservators to customize these tools. A strong proponent of sustainability, Beth recognizes preventative maintenance's role in the preservation of heritage buildings and the importance of extending these resources for the next generation.

Beth was recognized with a Technology Award as part of Commercial Observer's Women in Real Estate Forum. She is a member of The Association of Preservation Technology International. Beth holds a B.A. from Beloit College, a Certificate in Masonry Conservation from Restore, and a Certificate in OSHA's Hazards Communication Standard. 

Ryan Welch
Principal and Research Director, KieranTimberlake

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Ryan Welch focuses on building performance modeling across a range of topics, including energy analysis, thermal comfort, and life cycle assessment. Ryan has worked closely with consultant teams to develop workflows for sharing digital information between disciplines to support modeling of complex systems, including on the US Embassy in London and NYU’s John A. Paulson Center. Ryan served as co-PI on an ARPA-E award in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania focused on developing 3d printed carbon-absorbing building structures. Since 2013, Ryan has led technical development of Tally®, a life cycle assessment application and has lectured widely on whole building LCA and embodied carbon.

 

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