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Fun Facts About Labor Day

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

  • It became a federal holiday in 1894.
  • Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer.
  • Traditional celebrated the 1st Monday of September. Most people celebrate with picnics, parties, fireworks etc..
  • In high society, Labor Day is considered the last day of the year when it is fashionable for women to wear white.
  • In U.S. sports, Labor Day marks the beginning of the NFL and college football seasons.
  • Be Safe and Enjoy Your Labor Day Weekend!

Did You Know you can use Allan Block Project Profiles to Help Sell Jobs?

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Go to the Allan Block Project Profiles Page to view past featured projects. These projects are unique applications that can spur ideas for how Allan Block can be used and how others have solved design and …construction issues.

Have a project that should be included? Tell us about it!

Did you know Contractors Can Now Sign Up for AB Certification Classes Online?

Friday, January 7th, 2011

We have made it easy for your local contractors to sign up for your certification classes online. Making it easier for you to get everything you need to get them pre-registered.

Simple..Easy..Time Saving..

Check it out!
Sign up for Allan Block Classes

allanblock.com is New & Improved

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

allan block retaining wallsOver the past several weeks the Allan Block Website Team has been working diligently to update and improve the look and use of our best resource; allanblock.com. We took the look and feel of the site to a whole new level of sophistication, without compromising on the quality and quantity of information available.

We have continued to improve upon the navigation and search-ability of the site and will continue to encourage your feedback on additional ways we can improve the site. Here are just some of the new things you will find at allanblock.com:
• New Home Page
• New Easy to Use Navigation
• New Stories and Project Ideas

A Backyard Oasis

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Are your travel plans on hold? Thinking about spicing up your backyard? Want to bring the beach to you? It’s time to bring a permanent water feature to your backyard. Using Allan Block segmental retaining walls you can create beautiful, space saving designs in your backyard. Turn your sluggish backyard into the neighborhood watering hole-give your children a place to bring their friends that doesn’t break the bank. Adding a pool can give your house the alluring feel of a water-locked sanctuary. With Allan Block retaining walls, a sloped disaster can become an efficient dream. A steep elevation of up to 20 feet can be combated with the terracing ability of Allan Block walls. No longer does your backyard have to be the sledding hill of winter and the mountain climbing terrain of spring, your backyard can take on the ease and tranquility of a well manicured (but easy to maintain) oasis.