Masonry Magazine March 2008 Page. 74
Industry News
The Portland Cement Association Appoints Novak
Lawrence Novak
The Portland Cement Association appointed Lawrence C. Novak SE, SECB, LEED AP, as manager, buildings and special structures. He and his staff will consult with engineers, architects and contractors to directly promote the use of concrete and cement for buildings, stadiums, environmental, and other structures throughout the United States.
Novak's activities will include research and development, project management, producing books and guides to aid engineers in the design of concrete structures, and conducting technical seminars for engineers. IMAS
COMING NEXT ISSUE
Be sure to catch the April issue of Masonry, which will feature articles covering current trends and examine industry issues, including:
SAWS
Masonry saws are among the most essential and often-used tools in a mason contractor's arsenal. Although the basic design of masonry saws and handhelds has not changed much over the years, manufacturers continue to innovate in many ways. Masonry will consult manufacturers about their newest products and technologies.
BRICK
Not only is masonry durable, attractive, easy to maintain and cost effective, it's one of the most artistic materials in the industry. Masonry will talk with industry leaders and key associations regarding the importance of brick to the growing and changing world of masonry, as well as new techniques, methods and developments available.
SOFTWARE & COMPUTERS
Masonry will present a case study exploring the development of a software product and reviewing its impact on the industry. You can learn what it takes to overcome technical and marketing barriers and move a product to market. The latest products will be highlighted as well.
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Index to Advertisers
33 ADVANTAGE LUMBER
22 AIRPLACO EQUIPMENT
36 ALLIED TUBE & CONDUIT
800.822.8383
43 AMERISAFE
12 ARRISCRAFT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
5 BALTIMORE TOOL WORKS
800.752 5533
15 BMI PRODUCTS
42 CEE-JAY TOOL COMPANY, INC.
18 CHINGROUT, INC.
47 CONSTRUCTION TIE PRODUCTS
41 CHAAK OP SCAFFOLDING
25 CUMMINS MFG
60 DITES DIAMOND TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
53 ESCSI
13 EXANTIME
55. EZ GROUT / GROUT HOG
4 EZ SCAFFOLD CORPORATION
59 FOUNDATION SOFTWARE
57 FRACO PRODUCTS, LTD.
54 GLASS BLOCKS UNLIMITED
41 GROUT GRUNT
45 HICKMANN BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
28. HOHMANN AND BARNARD, INC.
IFG HYDRO-MOBILE
39 INOFORT, INC.
38 REINE BUILDING PRODUCTS
41 RENNISON FOREST PRODUCTS
20 RENNICH PRODUCTS
19 MACALITE EQUIPMENT, INC.
1 MANITOU
T, 31 WCAA
46 MCCAUSEY LUMBER
45 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STEEL
27 MORTAR NET USA
11 NON-STOP SCAFFOLDING
51 PRECISION DIAMOND TOOLS
44 PROSOCO
33 QUIKPOINT, INC.
IBC THE QUIKRETE COMPANIES
58 SLIP INDUSTRIES
2&3 SPEC MIX, INC.
23 STONE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
17 TOKER ENGINEERING
25 TRADESMEN'S SOFTWARE
34 UNIQUE INDUSTRIES
62 VALCO EQUIPMENT COMPANY