Masonry Magazine October 2008 Page. 25
OSBORNE MASONRY TOOLS
POINTING TOWEL
Masonry is such a great, long-lasting and durable material, that it just fits the sustainable concept from the beginning. Nordmeyer says, "When comparing masonry to other types of materials, it's still a good decision to use masonry materials in buildings. In many of our buildings, we choose to use some form of masonry if we can."
Just because the material is a perfect fit does not guarantee that a mason contractor will be chosen to install it. Designers who are building green are often looking for contractors who have completed at least one green building project. Mason contractors need to get involved and educated on green building concepts now so they simply don't miss the boat.
"I would think my attitude would be similar to a client looking at my credentials when hiring me," Nordmeyer says. "I wouldn't necessarily think that [mason contractors) would
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When comparing masonry to other types of materials, it's still a good decision to use masonry materials in buildings.
- Kevin Nordmeyer,
RDG Planning & Design
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