Masonry Magazine March 2003 Page. 4

Words: Tom Inglesby, Gary Henry, Maribeth Bradfield, Jennie Famsworth
Masonry Magazine March 2003 Page. 4

Masonry Magazine March 2003 Page. 4
contents MASONRY

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MASONRY
Cover photograph courtesy of
Lucia, Inc., and
architectural photographer
Richard Payne

SCAFFOLDING
The Mainstay of Masonry

Lucia, Inc., of Houston, Texas, won a 2002 Golden Trowel
Award from The Associated Masonry Contractors
of Houston for their work on the Cy-Fair High School
additions and renovations.

Volume 42. Number 3
features
March 2003

Scaffolding: What Goes Up, Must Stay Up
By Tom Inglesby
There's more to scaffolding than meets the eye. Find out about important tips
and safety recommendations that will keep your crew working high in the sky.

Ten Commandments for Cleaning
New Masonry Construction
by Gary Henry
A good cleaning brings out the true beauty of the masonry, but if the masonry
is cleaned incorrectly, its appearance may be ruined beyond repair.

Checking the Site and Doing it Right
By Tom Inglesby
Ever put up a wall in the wrong place? Don't laugh, it could happen. One way
to make sure it doesn't is to do a little surveying on your own.

Digital Project Management
By Jennie Famsworth
Looking toward the future, large steps are being made in the digital arena for
masonry contractors and the construction industry as a whole.

Controlling Shrinkage Cracks in
Concrete Masonry Walls
By Maribeth Bradfield, P.E
The National Concrete Masonry Association sets the record straight on the
use of control joints.

columns & departments

From the Editor

President's Message

News

Making the Grade
Software Review

Government Affairs
Finance Management

Contractor-to-Contractor
Marketing 101

New Products
Classified Advertising

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