Masonry Magazine August 2008 Page. 8
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MASONRY
MASONRY
Staying Afloat
Volume 48, Number 8
August 2008
features
# Trends in Telehandlers
From specialized, larger and smaller machines, to new attachments, remote control systems and GPS, telehandlers evolve from year to year. Masonry examines today's telehandler market.
On the cover is a building in the Market Street Square (Woodlands, Texas), which was entered in the MCAA'S 2007 International Excellence in Masonry Awards competition. The architect/design firm was Design Development Group and Gensler Architects, and the contractor was Lucia Group Inc.
# Air Barriers: Eliminating Moisture in Walls
Air barriers come in a wide range of materials. Sometimes known as "building wraps," they can eliminate moisture in walls. Masonry takes a look at effective installation, purpose and function of air barriers.
# Staying Afloat: Business Strategies That Work
Masonry examines how differently sized businesses operate in both the long and short terms. From how they grew their businesses, to marketing strategies and incorporating technologies, we'll take an inside look at what it takes to make it in today's masonry industry.
columns & departments
For The Record
President's Message
Government Affairs
Making the Grade
My Masonry Life Story
New Products
Business Building
Full Contact Project Managem
It Makes a Village' Competitio
Masonry Industry Awards
Classified Advertising
News
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