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Marvelous Masonry: Elbphilharmonie

Words: Cass Stern

Most people know the Elbphilharmonie for its glass façade and dramatic roofline. From a distance, that’s what defines the skyline in Hamburg’s HafenCity district. But for masonry contractors and suppliers, the real story starts at the base.

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Marvelous Masonry: Elbphilharmonie

Features

Is Contact with Wet Mortar or Grout Dangerous?
Words: Zach Everett

In the world of masonry, few materials are as common as mortar and grout. Whether you are laying brick, concrete masonry units (CMU), or pouring grout into masonry walls, wet cement and mortar are constant companions. However, beneath their utility lies a

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In the high-stakes environment of healthcare design, every material choice is a clinical decision. Architects, engineers, and facility administrators are tasked with creating spaces that are not only resilient and code-compliant but also conducive to heal
Vibing Masonry #11: Innovative Concrete Masonry Technologies in Healthcare Design
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Whether you are a new or veteran masonry instructor, we all need support throughout our careers. We can never stop learning, and keeping up with ever-changing technology, materials, and installation techniques can be overwhelming alongside the everyday pr
The Importance of Instructor Support
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Chairman’s Message: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about leadership, not the title, not the position, but the kind that quietly shapes a company and an industry over time. Last month, I wrote about laying the first brick. About how everything that follows depends on that f

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