Technology Revolutionizing Masonry Design and Construction

New tools are helping designers visualize products and crews work more safely and efficiently

Mar. 27, 2026 at 4:19am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Technology is transforming the masonry industry, providing designers with 3D visualization tools to select the right products and crews with robotic and wearable tech to reduce physical strain. These advancements are improving productivity, safety, and cost-savings on jobsites.

Why it matters

As the construction industry faces challenges around worker fatigue, injury, and tight timelines, masonry-specific technologies are proving invaluable. These tools allow designers to work more efficiently and crews to maximize productivity while prioritizing worker health and safety.

The details

Design tools like 3D visualization software are helping masonry designers select the right products for their projects by allowing them to view a complete catalog, analyze colors and textures, and render units at scale. On the jobsite, robotic lift assists and wearable exoskeleton technology are reducing physical demands on workers, minimizing injury and fatigue. Continuing education courses also keep masons, designers, and other building professionals up-to-date on the latest industry developments.

  • The masonry visualization tools and robotic lift assists are available for use today.
  • Wearable exoskeleton technology from Biolift is currently being piloted on select jobsites.

The players

3D Masonry Visualizer

A software tool that allows designers to view a complete product catalog, analyze masonry unit styles, and render designs at scale.

MULE Lift Assist

A robotic tool that can help masons lift up to 150 pounds, reducing physical strain and increasing jobsite efficiency.

Biolift

A wearable exoskeleton technology that offloads up to 60 pounds of pressure from a worker's lower back, minimizing injury and fatigue.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

Industry groups and associations plan to offer more continuing education courses on the latest masonry technologies and techniques.

The takeaway

Masonry-specific technologies are revolutionizing design and construction, empowering designers to work more efficiently and crews to prioritize safety and productivity on the jobsite. As the industry faces challenges around worker health and tight timelines, these tools are proving invaluable.