Roles

For the mason contractor looking for a simpler solution to mixing and delivery of mortar, m-tec offers an answer.

The Design Futures Council (DFC) is seeking nominations from DFC members for its annual class of Emerging Leaders. Winning nominees will receive registration scholarships to attend the 8th Annual Leadership Summit on Sustainable

The rules are pretty clear: Scaffolding plank safety requires inspection and care. You’re left with simple, common sense things to consider on the jobsite and in the yard.

One of the oldest materials used for flashing is copper. Little of today's masonry flashing ever sees the light of day; it's buried in the wall cavity.

Masonry walls have been around for a long time, and water has been around a lot longer. Preventing bad interaction is an ongoing project.

MCAA'S
CONVENTION
at World of Concrete/World of Masonry

MCAA Convention
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 2 - 6, 2009

Opening Session
MCAA President Tom Daniel will officially welcome attendees to this year's annual conv

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HYDEK MARK II-724

This gas-powered hydraulic mast climbing system is a performance heavyweight. Unparalleled safety, efficiency, set-up, mobility, adaptability, on-site t

MARK Your Calendars for...

THE Hardscape Show
for Contractors
...a MUST attend show!
Cobb Galleria Centre
Atlanta, GA

Interacting with industry professionals both in the classroom and on the trade show floor provides an

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MASONRY
Volume 48, Number 12
December 2008
Water Works
features

An Inside Look at Scaffolding Accessories

Products that help mason

SUSTAINABILITY
STARTS IN THE WALL-CAVITIES.
WHAT'S THE VALUE OF A BUILDING
IF ITS EXTERIOR WALLS FAIL?

Every building's most common enemy is unwanted moisture. It weakens structural elements and spawns hazardous mold, often leading

For The Record
Jennifer Morrell
Editor
jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

Looking Back, Moving On

How has the year 2008 affected you? This year's miserable economy seems to have touched everyone in some way, whether by a light tap on

New Products

# Advanced Building Products
Springvale, Maine

Mortairvent Two-ply System

Advanced Building Products has responded to the increased use of manufactured stone and masonry veneers with the introduction of Mortai

FIREPLACES & CHIMNEYS
Building fireplaces is becoming an art form," Jure says. "There are fewer and fewer masons who know how to build a good fireplace. Experienced fireplace masons have jobs booked months and years in advance. This is a good opport

2009 MCAA CONVENTION

A MIX OF LEARNING AND FUN
Attending trade shows can be hard on the feet and the mind, with so much to take in so few days. This year, the MCAA is making learning fun and interesting through innovative, informative sess

Over the centuries, the formulas for mortar have changed, and we aren't done yet as the proliferation of new masonry products provides new challenges.

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