Masonry Magazine April 2005 Page. 4

Words: Jared Kennison, Carl Cook
Masonry Magazine April 2005 Page. 4

Masonry Magazine April 2005 Page. 4
contents MASONRY

MASONRY
Volume 44, Number 4
April 2005

Photo courtesy of Don Brown
TECHNOLOGY
CONSTRUCTION
Chicago's Historic Water Tower was designed by architect William W. Boyington and built in 1869. Constructed of joliet limestone blocks, the tower survived the devastating Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This is but one of the city's most cherished landmarks that participares in MCAAS Masonry Showcase can visit while in Chicago April 19-22.

features

A Scaffold by Any Other Name...

Adjustable scaffolding isn't just a low-wall product. See how this scaffolding can be used safely and advantageously on 300, 400, even 500-foot masonry buildings.

Proper Care Increases Product Life and Safety

Scaffold planks, like many other pieces of equipment, have stiff OSHA standards regulating their quality and weight capacity capabilities. Other than eyeballing the product, how do you know if your planks will meet the requirements? One company has introduced a new product that will finally answer this question.

All That was New is New Again

Find out what new products were showcased at the "Technology for Construction" event that will bring the masonry industry into the 21" century.

columns & departments

From the Editor

Masonry Around the Nation

President's Message

Utah Masonry Council Awards

Government Affairs

Legal Issues

New Products

Classified Advertising

Contractor-to-Contractor

News

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