Masonry Magazine March 2006 Page. 4
contents
MASONRY
MASONRY
OSHA
Best Practices
M3 Inc. received second place honors in the 2005 MCAA International Excellence in Masonry Awards for its work on Woodberry Forest School's Terry House. The architect on the project was Bartzen and Ball PLLC.
features
# Preservation and Redevelopment
Masonry has not only become a hot ticket item in renovating single buildings, but also whole city blocks. Community and riverfront revitalization projects seem to go hand-in-hand with masonry. We'll discuss why masonry is a natural pick and some of the stories behind these revitalized areas.
# Lithium-ion: Understanding the Technology
For professional contractors, lithium-ion battery technology is proving to be one of the biggest innovations in nearly 20 years. We'll attempt to cut through the clutter and discuss the basic benefits and challenges of this new powerhouse.
# Flashing & Drainage
There is a great body of research being conducted by building scientists and industry organizations to determine how best to protect exterior wall assemblies from moisture intrusion, while at the same time allowing them to breathe so that moisture buildup on the inside can escape. We'll discuss some new ideas and products.
columns & departments
From the Editor
President's Message
OSHA Best Practices
Making the Grade
New Products
Contractor to Contractor
Masonry Industry Promotion Group Awards
Masonry & Ceramic Tile Institute of Oregon's Awards
Business 101
Full Contact Project Management
Classified Advertising
News
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