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Month: June 2026

Oliver Murphy Joins IG Masonry Support as New York Sales Manager

Posted on by Siobhan Martin

IG Masonry Support has strengthened its team in the United States with the appointment of Oliver Murphy as Technical Sales Manager, based in New York.

Oliver joins from the company’s UK business, where he spent a number of years as Technical Sales Manager in the London area. During that time, he built a strong track record in technical sales and business development, gaining an in-depth understanding of the company’s products and the wider construction industry. His move across the Atlantic marks the next step in his career, as well as a further step forward in IG Masonry Support’s growth in North America.

Oliver will be responsible for selling the company’s full range of masonry support and brick slip products, and will act as the key point of contact for customers throughout the region. Working closely with architects, contractors, and specifiers, he will provide expert technical guidance to ensure customers get the support they need at every stage of their projects.

The appointment reflects IG Masonry Support’s continued investment in its US operations, as it builds a technically capable team to serve its expanding customer base.

Commenting on the move, Oliver said: “I am delighted to be making the move to New York and look forward to working with customers across North America, helping drive the growth of IG Masonry Support’s product range in the region.”

It’s the latest step in the company’s ongoing investment in its people, as IG Masonry Support continues to grow its presence across the US and Canadian construction markets.

IG’s Prefabricated Brick Slip Solutions Deliver 90% Labor Savings at Brookgreen Gardens

Posted on by Siobhan Martin

IG Masonry Support has released a brand-new case study detailing its contribution to the Purdy Center – a 20,000-square-foot expansion of the Welcome Center at Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.

Home to the nation’s largest collection of American figurative sculpture, Brookgreen Gardens is a landmark of American cultural life. The Purdy Center, designed by Craig Gaulden Davis Architecture, presented a series of technically demanding brickwork challenges, including a 36-foot main entrance arch, and a brick arch portico featuring complex 90-degree corners – all requiring a level of precision that would have been extremely difficult to achieve through traditional laid brickwork alone.

Working alongside structural engineers ADC Engineering and general contractor Dargan Construction Company, IG Masonry Support delivered prefabricated Brick Slip Arches, B.O.S.S. ® (Brick on Soffit Systems), and stainless steel Welded Masonry Support systems to realize the architect’s vision. The prefabricated approach delivered construction speeds approximately 90% faster than conventional methods – saving significant time and labor costs without compromising on quality or detail.

Joe Jumper, Project Manager of Dargan Construction Company, said: “The IG Masonry Support products were new to us, but the IG team made the entire process seamless. From coordinating the lintel, steel, and curtain wall systems to shop drawings, fabrication, and delivery, IG was outstanding to work with. Even shipping our locally selected brick to their fabrication facility was simple and efficient. We appreciated the professionalism, expertise, and excellent communication throughout the project.” 

Visit the Brookgreen Gardens project page to view the full case study, including technical drawings and details on how the intricate brick detailing was achieved.