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While design-build may be unfamiliar to some people, it’s not a new concept - in fact, it’s quite old, dating back to master builders in ancient Greece.

The Voice of the Mason Contractor

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The Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America (LHSFNA), a joint labor-management organization, was founded in 1988 by the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) - a u

The Voice of the Mason Contractor

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October 2006
Masonry 33

DRAINAGE
When a mason builds a brick wall with a two-inch cavity, the greatest concern is the accumulation of mortar within the wall.

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Water from driving rains or heavy snowfalls can enter through tiny openings. Trapped in mas

Photo courtesy of Dane MonyPhotography from nearby benches. On a sunny day, children can feel the wind on their face from a swing or a hammock-both of which are accessible by wheelchair - and can see sunlight shining through the engraved glass blocks tha

BIA Brick in Architecture

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2006 BRICK IN ARCHITECTURE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has announced the 2006 winners of its annual Brick in Architecture Awards. This prestigiou

High, Low and In-between: An Update on Grout for Masonry

Contractor to Contractor
MCAA MEMBER CONTRACTORS RESPOND TO THE INDUSTRY ISSUES OF THE DAY.

Jim Johnson
Harold F. Johnson Masonry Inc.
Cheyenne, Wyo.

For Jim Johnson, masonry has been a family trade for more than 100 years

Anchor Bending Made Easy

THE IMPETUS for masonry tools is as varied as the tools themselves, but something many share is that they evolved from an existing tool. In the case of the Split-Tailer, it started as a tool not even marketed to masons.

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At the end of the job, contractors can load the 200-lb. machine into the back of a pickup and take it to the next site.

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BY JAMIE FARNY PROGRAM MANAGER, MASONRY & SPECIAL PRODUCTS
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ROUTED, REINFORCED

Turning Up the Heat on Masonry Construction

Choosing the Right Mortar

Colored Mortars