Masonry is Known for its Strength. So is City Masonry.

As one of the country's largest masonry contractors, City Masonry has become the go-to resource for architects and general contractors throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region. Last year, the company laid over 4 million square feet of masonry. With a history of success on this scale, you can feel confident that City can deliver your project on time and on budget.

Take Advantage of City Masonry's Size, Experience and Resources.

• 250+ craftsmen to meet your project deadlines
• $20 to $40 million in annual revenue provides the financial strength to honor any commitment
• Reliable supplier relationships reduce the wait time for materials
• Immense purchasing power helps ensure you receive the best value for your budget
• Extensive expertise in brick, block and stone for every type of application, from veneer to load bearing masonry.

Leadership in Safety and Quality

Safe employees. Satisfied clients. Jobs done right — and done on time. These things matter to City Masonry. That's why the company introduced two of the masonry industry's most innovative safety and quality programs.

• City Safe is a proprietary program that prevents accidents, injuries and hazardous conditions.
• Punch Perfect  ensures that your project will be well crafted and completed on schedule — without lingering punch list items.

Generations of Exceptional Craftsmanship

City Masonry is a family-owned business that has served the construction industry since 1968. The company was founded with borrowed equipment and a borrowed truck when Kenneth McCurdy took over a job that a friend was too busy to handle.

McCurdy was already an accomplished mason when he started the company. He had entered the construction industry as a carpenter, lured by the heady promise of $1 an hour — quite an improvement over his $25 weekly pay for pouring soda fountain drinks and delivering drug prescriptions on his bicycle. As McCurdy learned the carpentry trade, he spent his free moments with the masonry crew on site. Soon, he followed his interests into masonry full time. He worked as a foreman for several years before starting his own company, which he originally called McCurdy Masonry.

Years of Growth Provide Resources for Clients

Over the years, the Houston-based company has undergone many changes. McCurdy Masonry became Masonry Specialist Inc. in 1982 and incorporated as City Masonry in 1988. Each year, the business grew. So did the size of its projects. In the mid-'90's, the company began winning contracts for many of the new schools that were popping up in Texas' rapidly-growing school districts. Hospitals, large retail centers and other major projects followed.

As the company's job portfolio grew, so did its resources. City leveraged these resources to benefit its clients, backing each project with a growing army of craftsmen, rock-solid financial strength, massive purchasing power, materials availability and decades of company experience. This policy continues today, giving clients the confidence to take on any project. Over the years, City earned a reputation for delivering the best masonry solutions for every construction and aesthetic challenge – on time, within budget and without hassles. This level of personal service would become the McCurdy family hallmark.

Generations of Professionalism

In 2004, City Masonry experienced its most profound change when Kenneth McCurdy retired, handing the keys over to a new company president: his son Paul. Jo McCurdy, City's secretary/treasurer, is a co-owner of the company along with Paul. Today, a third generation of McCurdys is being groomed to manage the company. Darren West (Kenneth's grandson) is project manager, marshalling the company's massive resources and logistics to ensure that projects run smoothly on City Masonry job sites throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region.

City Masonry has a vision for the future. Ken McCurdy observes, "Our employees at City Masonry have made the company a success." He then issues a challenge: "We have seen what we have done with our yesterdays. What can we do with our tomorrows?"

Taking Pride in our Community

At City Masonry, we value our clients, suppliers, employees and neighbors. Being masons, we understand how individuals work and fit together to create a greater strength – the foundation of our vibrant community. It is our privilege to support the causes, community programs and organizations that enrich everyone's lives, including the following:

• Education  – City Masonry supports each of the school districts it works with by contributing to fundraisers, student organizations and educational programs.
• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo  – Every year, City Masonry supports one of Texas' best-loved institutions to fund scholarships, youth programs, educational endowments, agricultural research projects and more.
• Future Farmers of America (FFA)  – To help the next generation rise up to meet tomorrow's challenges, City Masonry actively supports FFA programs in school districts throughout the region.
• 100 Club – Contributions help support police officers and fire fighters with scholarships, special equipment, and assistance to the families of those killed in the line of duty.
• Shriner's Hospitals for Children  – City Masonry contributions help provide treatment to children with burns, spinal cord injuries, and orthopedic, cleft lip and cleft palette conditions regardless of parents' ability to pay.
• Little League Baseball – Thousands of kids throughout the Texas/Gulf Coast region get their first experience with team sports by playing on City Masonry-sponsored Little League teams.

Supporting Our Industry

As a leader of our industry, City Masonry is a proud member of industry trade associations, including the following:

• Mason Contractors Association of America  – The national trade association representing masonry contractors and suppliers in legislative and political affairs, codes and standards composition, workforce development, education, market promotion and general industry advocacy.
• Associated Masonry Contractors of Houston  – For more than three decades, AMCH has promoted the value of masonry construction for its strength, safety and beauty. The AMCH comprises more than fifty companies related to the masonry industry.
• Associated General Contractors of America - The leading association for the construction industry, AGC provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest.