Masonry Magazine September 2012 Page. 46
INDUSTRY NEWS
Masanet, the leader of the team that developed B-PATH, said "The key is having a tool grounded in sound science to perform a lifecycle analysis - the data analysis and systems mass and energy balance modeling techniques to estimate the inputs of fuels, materials and resources (and outputs of pollutants and waste) associated with all relevant processes in the lifecycle of a product or service."
The model incorporates both current practice and best practice methods of manufacturing and construction to determine how they affect energy use. The user can tailor results to specific U.S. regions, which vary by climate, local and regional characteristics in materials supply chains, construction practices and end-of-life pathways, as well as in the mix of fuels for electrical power supply sources and volume of water consumption.
For more information, contact Patti Flesher, 847-972-9136 or pflesher@cement.org.
BSI Tucker Design
Award Winners
Images courtesy of Building Stone Institute
The Building Stone Institute (BSI) honored 12 design projects during its biennial Tucker Design Awards program in May. First presented in 1977, the Tucker Design Award is an architectural design award for both the building and landscape design communities. The award honors those whose work exhibits excellence in concept, design, construction and use of natural stone.
In conjunction with the Tucker Design Awards event, BSI recognized Robert Frasca, FAIA, of Zimmer Gunsel Frasca Architects, as the 2012 Bybee Prize winner. Given in honor of the late James Daniel Bybee, a respected and long-standing member of the Building Stone Institute, the Bybee Prize is awarded to an individual architect or landscape architect for a body of work executed over time and distinguished by outstanding design and use of natural stone.
Projects receiving Tucker Design Awards in 2012 include:
* Nelson Byrd Woltz-Citygarden, St. Louis, Mo.
* Bohlin Cywinski Jackson-Waipolu Gallery and Studio, Oahu, Hawaii
* Robert Ooley, AIA, Santa Barbara County Architect-Spirit of the Ocean Fountain, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Calif.
* VMDO Architects and Siteworks - Jefferson Scholars Foundation-University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.
New Members
The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to welcome the following new members to the Association. MCAA would like to take this opportunity to thank them for joining their fellow mason contractors nationwide in helping to build a stronger masonry industry MCAAs members look forward to a long affiliation with their firms.
RL Sanborn Masonry
1124 Brighton Ave, Ste. 43
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 619-7473
Contractor A
Masonry Specialists, Inc.
13892 Moore Road
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-9771
Contractor A
Charles Masonry
1575 Fair City Road
Jonesboro, IL 62952
(618) 833-8697
Corersctor A
Bangs Masonry
103 South Fair Str.
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-3044
Contractor A
If your company is interested in becoming a member of the Mason Contractors Association of America as a contractor, supplier or instructor, please contact MCAA at (800) 536-2225, or complete an application at www.masoncontractors.org