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MCAA'S
CONVENTION
at World of Concrete/World of Masonry

MCAA Convention
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 2 - 6, 2009

Opening Session
MCAA President Tom Daniel will officially welcome attendees to this year's annual conv

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HYDEK MARK II-724

This gas-powered hydraulic mast climbing system is a performance heavyweight. Unparalleled safety, efficiency, set-up, mobility, adaptability, on-site t

MARK Your Calendars for...

THE Hardscape Show
for Contractors
...a MUST attend show!
Cobb Galleria Centre
Atlanta, GA

Interacting with industry professionals both in the classroom and on the trade show floor provides an

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MASONRY
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MASONRY
Volume 48, Number 12
December 2008
Water Works
features

An Inside Look at Scaffolding Accessories

Products that help mason

SUSTAINABILITY
STARTS IN THE WALL-CAVITIES.
WHAT'S THE VALUE OF A BUILDING
IF ITS EXTERIOR WALLS FAIL?

Every building's most common enemy is unwanted moisture. It weakens structural elements and spawns hazardous mold, often leading

For The Record
Jennifer Morrell
Editor
jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

Looking Back, Moving On

How has the year 2008 affected you? This year's miserable economy seems to have touched everyone in some way, whether by a light tap on

New Products

# Advanced Building Products
Springvale, Maine

Mortairvent Two-ply System

Advanced Building Products has responded to the increased use of manufactured stone and masonry veneers with the introduction of Mortai

FIREPLACES & CHIMNEYS
Building fireplaces is becoming an art form," Jure says. "There are fewer and fewer masons who know how to build a good fireplace. Experienced fireplace masons have jobs booked months and years in advance. This is a good opport

2009 MCAA CONVENTION

A MIX OF LEARNING AND FUN
Attending trade shows can be hard on the feet and the mind, with so much to take in so few days. This year, the MCAA is making learning fun and interesting through innovative, informative sess

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POLYMER MODIFIED
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What ARE YOU PUTTING DOWN FOR Tuesday? Does he really remember how long lunch was 3 days ago?

Just 10 minutes of lost work time a day adds up to five full days a year. That's a week of vacation on your dime!

Get a reality check with con

Article 1: Introduction to Quantum Computing

Quantum computing is a revolutionary field that harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics to solve complex problems beyond the capabilities of classical computers. Unlike classical computers

While the project was successfully completed, the partnership needed to be dissolved.

In 2004 Green cut ties with his partner. His own personal residence was under construction, and his wife was pregnant with their second child.

To get

New Products

Does your company have a new product? Please send all press releases, photos and other information to jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com.

Anver Corporation
Hudson, Mass.

High-capacity Vacuum Lifter

Anver Corp.'

GREEN BUILDING
Taking this one step further, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has devised the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System in an effort to encourage and develop green building, as

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GREEN BUILDING IDEOLOGIES AND THE FUTURE

Nordmeyer says, "I agree with the notion of pay back analysis in the terms of energy conservation and life cycle costs."

Nordmeyer says the ideologies behind green building are