Masonry Magazine March 2009 Page. 8
MASONRY
March 2009 | Vol. 48, No. 3
features
# 18
Understanding
Estimating
Software
A number of software companies are offering estimating software, each proposing some unique hook or added benefit.
# 26
Mix It, Pump It,
Deliver It
An inside look at what's new and improved in mixers, pumps and delivery systems
# 34
Be Your Plank's
Best Friend
When you take care of your planks, you take care of your workers, too.
# 38
2009 MCAA
Convention
Coverage
World of Concrete/World of Masonry 2009 Coverage
on the cover
Shown on the cover is the winner of the MCAA Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition, Pascal Robertson of Robertson Masonry in Sorrento, Fla, with his tenders. Shown left to right are Tyler Robertson, tender, Tom Daniel, president of MCAA; Pascal Robertson, winner of the Fastest Trowel competition; Mackie Bounds, VP of MCAA; and Jesse Fullen, tender.
columns &
departments
# 8 For The Record
# 10 President's Message
# 12 Government Affairs
# 14 Making the Grade
# 16 New Products
# 46 My Masonry Life Story
# 48 Playing It Safe
# 50 Full Contact PM
# 52 Classified Advertising
# 53 News
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