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Table of Contents
January 2008
Editor's Notes
Features
- Showcase: Recreating a National Landmark
On the day they arrived at the Martin House complex in Buffalo, N.Y., most of the bricklayers from King Brothers Masonry Contractors weren't very familiar with the job, but soon learned about the unique design elements and the significance of their upcoming work on this historic landmark. - Web Extra: Recreating a National Landmark Slideshow
View an interactive slideshow featuring project details and information. - Frank R. Campitelli: Industry Leader off the Year
His strong guidance as president of the MCAA, while operating a very successful contracting business at the same time, were the impetus behind the selection. - World of Masonry Show Preview
About 90,000 masonry and concrete professionals will be heading to Las Vegas for the "industry's largest international event," which will feature more than 1800 companies exhibiting the latest products, services, and technologies. - Count and Quality Determine World's Best Bricklayer:
Spirited competition and enthusiastic crowds prevailed at regional sites around the country as masons began their journey toward Las Vegas and the finals of the 6th annual SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 - Most Innovative Products:
This year's contest includes 144 of the most creative, useful, and practical materials and equipment to burst upon the scene since the 2007 World of Masonry/World of Concrete. - Building Masonry Arches:
The ArchClip System is an alternative to the time-consuming and often frustrating conventional methods available to masons, such as constructing a wooden template or stackinig broken bricks to make a crude support system. - Residential Masonry: Are We Choosing Our Clients, Or Are They Choosing Us?
Customer and fellow contractor referrals are excellent ways to attract new business.
Departments
Brickbats
Troubleshooting
Mason's Toolbag
Workforce
Design Details
- Sustainable Design and Natural Stone
Environmental impacts, economic factors, and social considerations are part of the equation.
Sustainability
- Green Makes Green
Former President Bill Clinton is a staunch advocate of the sustainable building movement.
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