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March 2012 Vol. 51, No. 03
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features
14 MCAA Annual Convention
Catch the highlights from this year's convention events and meetings
18 Mixers, Pumps and Delivery Systems
Considerations for contractors when purchasing a mixer
26 Masonry Wall Flashings
Preventing water leakage through masonry façades in contemporary construction is accomplished, primarily, by the use of well-placed flashings.
36 Strides in Saw Blades
Long life, durability and a reasonable price-these are what you need in a masonry saw blade, and manufacturers are answering the call.
Shown on the cover are the 1st Place winner of this year's Fastest Trowel on the Block competition, Mike Canez II of Triple M Masonry, Phoenix, Ariz. (back, left MCAA outgoing president Mackie Bounds (back, right and winning tenders Manuel Coronado and Issac Perez (front row Photograph by Tim O'Toole
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columns & departments
6 From the Editor
8 President's Message
10 Government Affairs
12 New Products
41 Business Building
42 Full Contact PM
44 Classified Advertising
45 World of Concrete/World of Masonry 2012
46 News
47 MCAA Upcoming Education
48 New Members
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