Masonry Magazine December 2015 Page. 8
Jennifer Morrell , Editor -jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com
A Time for Family
Who do you consider to be your "family?" Does your family consist of your blood relatives only, or does it ex�tend to friends and other loved ones? Do you have a second family that is your "masonry family," made up of those with whom you work, day in and day out, to make our industry stron�ger? My guess is that you do.
I think that's what makes the ma�sonry industry different from many other construction industries and lines of work, in general. A great number of masonry companies are family owned, with many being gen�erational. A sense of pride is woven through the business and the beauti�ful buildings that masonry produces.
We have a niched area of the con�struction market, and we value the art and strength ofmasonry.
As I write this editorial, Paris has only five days ago been attacked. Thanksgiving is around the corner, and the holiday season will soon be upon us. We could easily enter the holidays with a heavy heart and solemn disposition. And, though I know our thoughts and prayers re�main with the victims of terrorist vi�olence, I hope we can take this time to turn to our families, friends and loved ones to be reminded of the peace, love and hope surrounding us all. From Masonry Magazine to you and yours, Happy Holidays. IMAS
COMING IN JANUARY 2016
Be sure to catch the January 2016 issue of Masonry, which will feature articles covering
current trends and examining industry issues, including:
SOFTWARE & BIM-M
Masonry provides updates on the BIM-M initiative and explores how your company can become more involved.
BRICK &BLOCK
We will examine strengthening block through technology.
MAST CLIMBERS, CRANES & TELEHANDLERS
The world of mast climbers, cranes and telehandlers is ever-changing and ever-evolving.
Masonry talks to one company about current trends in this area, and gives you a sneak
peek into a few new products.
For advertising information, contact Marvin Diamond
770.431.0867, ext. 208 � Toll-free: 888.303.5639 � E-mail: marvin@lionhrtpub.com
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