Masonry Magazine September 2007 Page. 4
contents MASONRY
Volume 46, Number 9
September 200
Photo by Am Tetro, courtesy of the International Masonry Institute
MASONRY
NEW IMI
TRAINING
CENTER
The new BACIMI National Training Center has a 25-acre campus, featuring a 61,000-square-foot training center and a 46,000-square-foot, three-story conference center, conveniently located in the Baltimore Washington, DC, area.
features
# BAC/IMI National Training Center: Open for Business
The union masonry industry's commitment to workforce development gained a visible national face this summer with the opening of the new International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC)-International Masonry Institute (IMI) National Training Center in Bowie, Md.
# Simplifying Grout and Mortar Delivery
An increasing number of silos, mixers, pumps and delivery systems designed to simplify the process of getting mortar and grout from powder to placed are popping up on masonry job sites. From residential homes to massive commercial projects, these systems offer time, money and labor savings- and provide a glimpse into masonry's future.
# Grout Consolidation: Getting the Air Out
With the seemingly constant changes to lift heights and required consolidation in the codes, there seems to be some confusion out there as to the what when, where, how and why concerning the consolidation of grouted masonry cells. This article will help to demystify masonry grout and vibration products, and their usage.
# Raising the Bar
This month, we discuss scaffolding erection services and what mason contractors need to know about this time- and labor-saving option. We'll discover what the advantages are for using this type of service, as well as what questions need to be asked before a company is hired.
columns & departments
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From the Editor
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President's Message
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Making the Grade
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New Products
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Q&A with Jeff Buczkiewicz
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Masonry Around the Nation
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Legal Issues
48
Full Contact Project Manager
50
Classified Advertising
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News
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