January 2016 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

BIM-M Table of Contents

January 2016

Volume 55, Number 1 FEATURES Brick and Block Size Matters: Cost-Efficient Masonry Walls Brick size is another important factor when considering the total cost of masonry walls. Remixing Modern Masonry With Watershed Block Watershed Block is designed be durable, energy efficient, locally produced and possess modern aesthetics, with one-third less cement than traditional concrete masonry. Digital Design With Brick MIT architecture professor Sheila Kennedy respects history while advancing state-of-the-art masonry. Mast Climbers, Cranes and Telehandlers Mason contractor and longtime Ahern Rentals customer, Calvin Brodie, has repeatedly relied on Xtreme telehandlers. Here’s why. Software and BIM-M Contractors Can Implement BIM in Masonry Building Information Modeling can be implemented into masonry and add value for the mason contractor. A Comprehensive Update on BIM-M A newly developed guide can help mason contractors negotiate the world of BIM.

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products WOC Product Preview Greenbuild 2015 Wrap-up Business Building Full Contact Project Management Classified Advertising News

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Homeowners today are coming into projects with a lot more opinions than they used to have. Between social media, home shows and contractor sites, most customers already have a look in mind before you even quote the job. For masonry contractors, having a

Chad Riley
Stone Savvy
MAP Partner
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The New Equation for Masonry Profit: Predictable Hardware and Proven Data
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The masonry industry is built on tradition, but modern growth requires a shift from guesswork to absolute certainty. When we talk about the philosophy that you cannot improve what you do not measure, we are looking at the literal minutes and manpower lost

Erin Koets Shayne Sanders
Build Smart
MAP Partner
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Owen Heimbach
July 2026

This month, the MCAA had the pleasure of speaking with SkillsUSA First Place Winner Owen Heimbach, a young mason just starting out whose enthusiasm for bricklaying is truly contagious. His passion for the craft was evident throughout our interview.

Justin Stengel
GEN NXT
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Backfill Your Foundation
July 2026

I’ve been noticing an uptick in a very specific kind of application lately, and once you see the pattern, you can’t unsee it. The résumé usually reads like a family photo album. “Started helping my dad when I was 15.” “Worked summers, then full time.” “R

Corey Adams
Building More
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