MASONRY Magazine

Marvelous Masonry: Sultan Abdul Samad Mansion

Words: Cass Stern

Rising above the bustling heart of Kuala Lumpur, the Sultan Abdul Samad Mansion stands as a masterclass in 19th-century masonry, continuing to inspire, challenge, and educate masonry and construction professionals. Built in 1897, the structure blends Indo

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Marvelous Masonry: Sultan Abdul Samad Mansion

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Back Injuries: The Real Cost and How to Prevent Them
Words: Zach Everett

The mention of back injuries makes mason contractors cringe, and for good reason. Masons lift heavy objects every day, all day long. When a person sustains a back injury, it is serious. It affects every part of their life, from their ability to perform wo

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When it comes to PPE, one thing’s for sure: safety isn’t one size fits all. The work you’re doing, where you’re doing it, and even what time of year it is, can all make a big difference in what gear actually works. Price, comfort, and job performance all
Finding the Right PPE for Your Work
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Some of the most expensive failures involving manufactured stone veneer installations don’t come from the stone at all, but rather from the material transitions and flashing around it. Transitions are weak points in the overall cladding where water can fi
Detailing for Durability: The 2026 Guide to High-Performance Stone Veneer Transitions
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Chairman's Message: BLINK OF AN EYE AND YOU’RE OUT THE DOOR

In college, I was general manager of the university radio station. A perk of being the manager was that I assigned myself a choice shift as a disc jockey. It was a hoot. We all tried foolish ways to stand out in our shows. A silly thing I did was when I s

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