Masonry Magazine April 1993 Page. 3
MASONRY
THE MAGAZINE FOR THE MASONRY INDUSTRY SINCE 1961
March/April 1993 Volume 32. Number 2
FEATURES
MEETING THE CHALLENGES AHEAD 8
From the President-Hope for the future is that through MCAA, ways will be found to apply ingenuity to new opportunities as they present themselves.
CONSTRUCTION WITH THE SPEED OF LIGHT 12
Conquering time and space with rotary kiln lightweight aggregate masonry.
EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR ENGINEERING CENTER 14
WHY TQM IN CONSTRUCTION? 16
No longer a back burner issue, TQM must become a strategic objective for any company that hopes to succeed in the nineties.
MCAA CONFERENCE AND MASONRY EXPO REPORT 19
SILICONE SYSTEM FOR GLASS BLOCK EXPANDS OPTIONS 25
By adding the new silicone installation method to their trade, masons will ensure that they remain the primary installers of glass block products.
BRICK FLOORS AND PAVEMENTS: MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION-BIA TEK NOTES 14-A 27
SOLAR EARTHEN HOUSE TAKES SHAPE IN VERMONT 38
TAMING THE TO-DO LIST MONSTER 40
TEN TIPS FOR CRISIS COMMUNICATION 41
CORRECTING THE LEVEL OF FLOOR SURFACES 42
SURETIES ARE FOR CREDIT, NOT INSURANCE 44
The function of a surety is to prequalify a contractor, guaranteeing that he will be able to fulfill his responsibilities under a construction contract.
DEPARTMENTS
COVER CREDIT 6
CHANGES AND GROWTH 52
INTERIOR DESIGN 45
FINSTROM 53
PRODUCT UPDATE 46
LITERATURE REVIEW 54
SAFETY TIPS 47
CLASSIFIED 55
BOOKS AND FILMS 48
TIMETABLE 56
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 51
ADVERTISERS INDEX 58
MASONRY (ISSN 0025-4681) is published six times annually (January/ February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, November/December). Subscription rate $20 per year; Canada $24 (U.S. currency). Single copies $3.50. Copyright 1993 by Mason Contractors Association of America. POSTMASTER: send address changes to MASONRY, 1550 Spring Road, Oak Brook, Illinois 60521. Second class postage paid at Oak Brook, Illinois 60521, and additional mailing offices. SEND SUBSCRIPTIONS, advertising, editorial and business correspondence to: MASONRY, 1550 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60521. Phone 708/782-6767. Fax 708/782-6786.