Masonry Magazine July 2012 Page. 34

Words: Steven Fechino, Charles Jones, Joe Green, Rick Fedrizzi, William Waterston, Mitch Fuller, Melissa Blanchard, Bob Lemon, Joelle Lattimer
Masonry Magazine July 2012 Page. 34

Masonry Magazine July 2012 Page. 34
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People with an interest in masonry often need help understanding new technologies, old traditions and why the architect even drew such a thing. The MasonCam and a new video series can bring much-needed clarity to these situations.

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