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contents MASONRY
Volume 46. Number 12
December 2007
MASONRY
THE NATURALSTONE COUNCIL
MORTAR FOR
AN INDUSTRY
features
# Mortar for an Industry: The Natural Stone Council
The Natural Stone Council joins us to discuss the organization, its initiatives, and the strides that they're making for the industry in the green building community.
The cover image, taken by Jennie Farmsworth, is of stonework from the Biltmore Mansion in Asheville, NC.
# Reinforcing an Industry: Anchors, Fasteners and Connectors
Masonry relies on specialized connectors, anchors and fasteners to assure solid system construction and reliability. In this issue, we'll discuss some typical-and maybe not so typical-products available for use with brick, block and stone, as well as what mason contractors and their crews need to know about these products.
# Benefits of Masonry Industry Software
Technology is a fast-paced area that can give contractors who are "in the know" an extreme advantage. Whether in the office or out in the field, a software package is available to make tasks faster, safer and more productive.
columns & departments
For the Record
President's Message
Government Affairs
Making the Grade
New Products
BAC/IMI Apprentice Contest
MIA. Awards
Business Building
Full Contact Project Management
Classified Advertising
News
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