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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has launched a new Building Performance Initiative, designed to establish "a comprehensive data collection effort from all buildings that have achieved LEED cer

MASONRY
July 2009 | Vol. 48, No. 7

features



# Tools of the Trade
An inside look at the eclectic range of bricklayer's tools hitting the market.

# Understanding Air and Vapor Barriers
With moisture-r

FOR THE RECORD

Jennifer Morrell
Editor
jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

MASONRY
The Voice of the Masonry Induste

MASONRY Magazine
Official Publication of the
Mason Contractors Association of America and the
Ca

FAQS

Q: Why have so many of my competitors made the move to adjustable scaffolding?
A: Speed. When your masons keep laying instead of hopping planks... and the wall's always waist-high.... they're guaranteed to lay more units.

Q: S

NEW PRODUCTS

TO SUBMIT A NEW PRODUCT: Contact Jennifer Morrell Email: jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

Heavy-duty Block Saw

Concut, Inc.
Kent, Wash.

Concut Inc.'s CB-Block Saw is a 24-inch block saw featuring a heavy-duty

BY BRETT MARTIN

An inside look at the eclectic range of bricklayer's tools hitting the market.

Photo courtesy of GATORBACK

Tools of the Trade

Photo courtesy of Kraft Tool Co
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July 2009 www.masoncont

MASONRY COMPUTER ESTIMATING

Masonry Computer Estimating
That Does It All... in 3D!
by TRADESMEN'S SOFTWARE

Throughout history, architecture and construction have relied on drawings from which to build. The drawings required mul

BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING

There are many initial benefits of using BIM on a project:

1) All drawings are consistent, with no errors where a change was made in one 2D view and not another.
2) If the building model is complete, t

SCAFFOLD PLANK
LAMINATED OR SOLID SAWN

When it comes to jobsite safety, your workers deserve the best!
• Microllam
• Master Plank
• DI-65 Pine
• OSHA Recognized
• Third Party Inspection
• Proof Tested & Stamped
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AIR BARRIERS
It was once thought that water vapor through diffusion was the culprit in potential moisture problems in building design; however, experts discovered that air leakage provided a far greater ability to carry more moisture through miniscu

Masonry Institute

IT MAKES A VILLAGE 2009

Masonry Institute Inc. held its second Masonry Expo, "It Makes a Village," at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Va., April 1 and 2. Participating industries and associations offered a total

Pick up a newspaper, turn on the news, and listen to the radio. It won't be long before you hear about our struggling economy. The talk may begin with Wall Street or the banking industry, but the floundering construction industry eventually will be inclu

Masonry is one of the oldest and most sought after building materials for new building construction. It can serve as both finish and structure, and is therefore extremely versatile in adding both beauty and strength to a project. For some owners, the use

As masonry wall design continues to evolve into the 21st century, terms like air and vapor barriers, steel stud assemblies, rigid insulation, semi-rigid insulation, batt insulation, ventilation with weeps and vents, mortar collection devices, clear air s

Though the city of Toronto may only be known to many as a tertiary metropolis when it comes to well known or architecturally significant buildings in North America, Canada’s financial and cultural capital still has a great deal to offer if you know