Masonry Magazine February 2011 Page. 6
MASONRY
February 2011 I Vol. 50, No. 2
on the cover
features
Increased productivity for masons is achievable if the tool is right.
Sustainability Moves Forward With Bricks
Bricks improve a building's energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of building maintenance around the world.
An Energy-Saving Block
Northeast Solite's latest innovation for the masonry industry is an environmentally conscious block.
Moisture Management in Window Rough Openings
Focusing on the rough opening to conquer some of the air and moisture problems blamed on windows.
Shown on the cover is the Bishop White Seminary, located at the main entrance of Gonzaga University Campus. The building won an "Honor Award" issued by the Masonry Industry Promotional Group. The architect was Architects West Inc. - Kevin W. Jester, principal, and Kevin W. Cole, project architect; mason contractor was Dempsey Masonry; GC was Bouten Construction; materials provider was Mutual Materials.
Photograph by Am Van Gundy Photography
MCAA Strategic Partner Program
columns & departments
6
For The Record
8
President's Message
10
Government Affairs
12 New Products
14
Presidential Visit
36
Business Building
38
Full Contact PM
40 Classified Advertising
41
News
MASONRY (ISSN 0025-4681) is published monthly Subscription rate $29 per year; Canada and Maico $47 (US. cumency all other countries 565. Single copies $8.50. Copyright 2011 by Mason Contractors Association of America POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MASONRY, Lionheart Publishing, Inc., 506 Rowel St, Ste. 220, Marieta, GA 30000. Canadian return address: Station A, PO Box 54 Windset A65
SEND SUBSCRIPTIONS and business comespondence to MASONRY, c/o Lionheart Publishing, Inc, 506 Roswell St., Ste. 220, Marietta, GA 30060 Phone: 770-431-0867 or 888-303-5639 мик.masonrymagazine.com.
Layout & Design Lionheart Publishing, Inc.
MASONRY
February 2011 www.masoncontractors.org
The Voice of the Masonry Industry