Masonry Magazine March 1978 Page. 3

Words: Don Leonard, Anthony Zotollo, Eugene George, Robert Ebeling, William Dentinger, Paul Clements, George Miller, Oscar Person, Peer Pedersen, Walter Derk, Paul Rosensteel, Gerald Sutherland, Robert Harrison, Louis Helbert, Blaine Warner, George Plumb, Stan Misunas, R.E. Beaupre, Richard Lietz, L.C. Pardue
Masonry Magazine March 1978 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine March 1978 Page. 3
masonry
The MAGAZINE FOR THE MASONRY INDUSTRY
Official Publication of:
Mason Contractors Association of America
Canadian Masonry Contractors Association
GEORGE A. MILLER, Publisher
STAN MISUNAS, Editor

President
Robert Ebeling
Vice President
Eugene George
Secretary
Louis J. Helbert, Jr.
Treasurer
Robert Harrison
Regional Vice Presidents
Anthony Zotollo
Paul Clements
William Dentinger
Don Leonard
Gerald Sutherland
Blaine Warner
L. C. Pardue, Jr.
Oscar Person
R. E. Beaupre
Executive Vice President
George A. Miller
Legal Counsel
Peer Pedersen
George Plumb
Pedersen & Houpt
Insurance Consultant
Walter T. Derk
Richard J. Lietz
Fred S. James & Co.
Field Representatives
Paul Rosensteel
Phoenix, Arizona
Executive Office
17W601-14th Street
Oakbrook Terrace, III. 60181
Area Code 312 620-6767
MARCH, 1978-Volume 18, Number 3

Six Michigan "M Award" Winners Selected
4

Construction Industry Study- The Architect
9

IMI Aims at Loadbearing Market
12

BIA Tek 8A
13

Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry
People & Events
17

About Our Cover
The Masonry Institute of Michigan, in cooperation with the Michigan Society of Architects, recently named the winners of the 1977 "M Awards" competition for excellence in masonry design. In all six awards, all of equal value, were presented to architects, project owners and mason contractors. Our cover features the Troy Place office building complex in Troy, Michigan. More details of the buildings honored start on page 4.

Coming Events
18

What's "Reasonable"? Only IRS Knows
21

As the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association, Masonry publishes authoritative articles and timely news concerning activities of the MCAA and CMCA. Statements and opinions expressed in editorials or articles by the editors and contributors do not necessarily represent the official position of the MCAA or the CMCA, and the publication of advertising does not imply endorsement of products advertised or statements made concerning them.

Published 11 times annually (November/December issues combined). Editorial and Executive Office, MCAA, 17W601 Fourteenth St., Oakbrook Terrace, III. 60181. Area code 312/620-6767. Subscription price: $6.00 per year (Canada, $7.00). Copyright 1978, Mason Contractors Association of America.

St. Charles Borromeo Church
25

Advertisers' Index and Classified Advertising
26

MASONRY/MARCH, 1978 3




Six Michigan "M Award" Winners Selected
4




Construction Industry Study- The Architect
9




IMI Aims at Loadbearing Market
12




BIA Tek 8A
13




Mason Contractor News & News of the Industry
People & Events
17




About Our Cover
The Masonry Institute of Michigan, in cooperation with the Michigan Society of Architects, recently named the winners of the 1977 "M Awards" competition for excellence in masonry design. In all six awards, all of equal value, were presented to architects, project owners and mason contractors. Our cover features the Troy Place office building complex in Troy, Michigan. More details of the buildings honored start on page 4.




Coming Events
18




What's "Reasonable"? Only IRS Knows
21




St. Charles Borromeo Church
25




Advertisers' Index and Classified Advertising
26


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