Table of Contents

September 2006

Editor's Notes

• The Age-Old Contractor Story of Hard Knocks
  

Features

• Showcase: Manor of Masonry
  Ornate masonry detailing embellishes a 8883-square-foot Italianate-style residence.
• Masonry Construction's Top Contractors
  Residential market leads surge as total masonry volume reaches $1.177 billion.
• Submit Better Bids to Get More Work
  There are several strategies available for improving the bid-hit ratio.
• Masonry Construction's Industry Leader of the Year Award
  Call for entries
• Who You Are
  Survey reveals interesting facts about the mason contractor.
• Residential Association Goes National
  Group plans first annual meeting during the 2007 World of Masonry in Las Vegas.

Brickbats

• News Briefs

Details

• Inner Corner at Base of Wall
  Inner wall corners provide an ideal location for expansion joints.

Troubleshooting

• Different, But Similar
  Q & A

Instructor of the Month

• Competency-Based Program Proves Its Worth
  IRick Brown's masonry students are usually hired before they complete the whole program.

New Products

• Mortar, Ties, Liquid Dissolver
  Give yourself an edge by staying on top of the latest masonry materials, tools, equipment, and services.

Mason's Toolbag

• Hand Levels
  Take your pick.

Ultimate Work Zone

• Site Preparation Equipment
  

Estimating

• Motivating Yourself, and Others
  Encourage employees to think deeper within themselves about reasons for living.