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# MK Diamond Launches Mobile Website
MK Diamond launched a website for mobile devices, m.mkdiamond.com. The site contains MK Diamond's entire catalog, including product specifications, manuals and online buying links, all in a

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# Thompson Passes Away
Ronald "RW" Thompson, 68, of Blacksburg, died peacefully after a short diagnosis of Leukemia on Sept. 27, 2012. "I'm going home, I'm going home, no pain, no tears." He was born in Salem on Feb. 4, 1944,

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Hyster is recognized for continuing to design and manufacture energy-saving electric lift trucks that conserve energy when lowering loads, as well as when braking. In addition to these zero-emission solutions, the company also was

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The dealership recognizes its entire team to recognize achievements. Along with the overall recognition of excellence through the SEP, both of the dealership's sales representatives have been recognized with Rookie of the Year awa

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Foster Auditorium and Malone Hood Plaza on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

University category - The
University of Alabama

The University of Alabama is a truly beautiful campus.

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Zechmeister Accepts ASTM International Award of Merit
Daniel S. Zechmeister, executive director of the Masonry Institute of Michigan, has accepted the AST

August 2012

MASON RY
The Voice of h Masa
Volume 51, Namber 08
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INSIDE
Manufactured Stone
Mast Climbers
Codes and
Standards
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FROM THE EDITOR

Jennifer Morrell
Editor
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STANDARD PRACTICE FOR BRACING MASONRY WALLS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

A DETAILED DEFINITION OF ADEQUATE BRACING FOR MASONRY WALLS

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BUSINESS BUILDING

By George Hedley

Winning Against Low-Priced Competition

Every construction company wants a simple solution to charge higher prices and win more work than the competition. But why should customers award your

Winning More Work: Beyond the Low Bid

If you don't have a personal relationship with the customer that is not related to work, you have no other choice but to differentiate your company. Before you bid the next project, ask yourself why the cus

With a complete installation system comes complete confidence.

Introducing new installation solutions for: Manufactured Stone, Masonry Veneer, Veneer Panels, Division 4

For over 40 years, Custom Building Products has been manufacturing

Growing Workers in Pennsylvania

Workforce development is key to increasing masonry market share.

The bond between the mason contractor and product suppliers is key to increasing market share for masonry construction projects. With this