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MASONRY
Volume 42. Number 5
May 2003
BRICK, BLOCK AND STONE
John J. Smith Masonry Company's The Plaza in Clayton won the People's Choice Award at the 2003 MCAA International Excellence in Masonry ceremony.
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# What's New in Brick, Block and Stone?
The basics never change! Don't bet on it! Masonry checks out some new brick styles, mortarless blocks and some innovations in stone.
# Grouting - From Silo to Cells
Which grout system is the best way for your company to go financially? We'll go over the various options and discuss the pros and cons of each on cost, quantity, time and labor factors.
# Tools of the Trade
From rulers to trowels, masons need a variety of hand tools. We'll present a brief roundup of new types and styles of the tools that do the job.
# The Core Package: Basic Accounting for Mason Contractors
A mason turned software developer discusses what every contractor needs to know about accounting software and the functions you can't work without.
# MCAA's Masonry Showcase 2003
A brief overview of just some of the exhibits, meetings, awards and competitions that were held at the Masonry Showcase in March.
# Buyers' Guide - Equipment
A comprehensive index of the companies providing the equipment you need.
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