February 2014 Table of Contents

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February 2014 Volume 53, Number 2

FEATURES

Case Study: Lightweight Block, Heavyweight Benefits At the Maryland Science Center, lightweight concrete masonry units paid for themselves by saving masons half the labor.

Fire Safety Through Brick It just makes sense to protect your most valuable assets with the fire resistance and durability of brick. Case Study: University of Oklahoma’s Headington Hall The culmination of five years of planning, design and construction of a residential hall for the University of Oklahoma Spotlight on Safety An interview with Corporate Safety Director Zach Everett sheds light on why safety matters. BIM-M: A Work in Progress David Biggs, P.E., S.E., provides an update on Building Information Modeling – Masonry (BIM-M), two years into the process.		 masonry and construction information

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News

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Who Knows Most About Keeping Masonry Workers Safe?

As a safety professional who has specialized largely in masonry safety since the late 1980s, I’ve grown to think that I know a great deal about keeping masonry workers safe. That being said, I must admit that my colleagues and I know more about complianc

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Recognizing Women in the Industry

Masonry was introduced to the world through the imagination, determination, and pure strength of mankind. The first masons’ unique abilities harnessed the earth around them to create the structures that provided the security that allowed us to advance. Th

By: Cassie Mejia
About: Featured
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Understanding Different Types of Trowels Originating Through Government Specifications

Trowels are essential tools in masonry, each one designed with specific functions and specifications to aid in various tasks. Knowing the right type of trowel to use can greatly impact the quality and efficiency of your work. This article dives into the f

By: Paul Bender
About: MAP Partner
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Natural Stone Institute Holds Utah Study Tour

Oberlin, OH, September 17, 2024—157 attendees from 48 member companies and 5 architectural firms attended the annual NSI Study Tour, which took place in Salt Lake City August 25-28, with an optional extension to Idaho on August 29. Highlights included an

By: Amy Oakley
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