March 2016 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

Masonry March 2016 Table of Contents

March 2016

Volume 55, Number 3 FEATURES Saws and Saw Blades Masonry reviews the latest in the world of saws and saw blades for masons. Products from various manufacturers are showcased. Rehabs and Restorations Case Studies: Scaffolding Safety Mast Climber Accident Analysis Looking back on 25 years of mast climber accidents, 10 critical safety factors emerge. Fighting the Effects of Fatigue When Working at Height Personal fall protection equipment needs to be lightweight and comfortable, easy to adjust and easy to attach to multiple anchor points.

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products MCAA Annual Convention Wrap-Up Full Contact Project Manager Trowel Tech Business Building Classified Advertising News

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The Enduring Power of Structural Masonry
July 2025

Masonry has been holding its ground for millennia — literally. And thanks to the simple brilliance of arching action, it continues to do so with strength, style, and surprising efficiency. In an era of advanced modeling and fast-moving schedules, one time

Shayne Sanders
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Outreach Outlook: Momentum in Motion
July 2025

As we move into the heart of summer, the masonry industry continues to thrive—fueled by innovation, partnership, and a growing commitment to excellence in education and workforce advancement. June has been a remarkable month, marked by events that not onl

Conner Birdsong
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Building More: Slow, Fast, or Consistent. What is Tempo?
July 2025

It was a drizzly midweek day when I rolled up to the project we were working on just outside of town. The foreman paced the scaffolding, rain hood half-zipped, barking at two laborers who were sprinting bricks like they were late for a flight. Forty feet

Corey Adams
Building More
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Marvelous Masonry: Belém Tower
July 2025

The Belém Tower in Lisbon, Portugal, stands as a testament to stone construction's enduring artistry and technical prowess. Erected between 1514 and 1519, this iconic structure served as a defensive bastion at the mouth of the Tagus River and as a ceremon

Cass Stern
Marvelous Masonry
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