March 2012 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

March 2012 Volume 51, Number 3

FEATURES

MCAA Annual Convention Catch the highlights from this year’s convention events and meetings

Mixers, Pumps and Delivery Systems Considerations for contractors when purchasing a mixer

Masonry Wall Flashings Preventing water leakage through masonry fa??ades in contemporary construction is accomplished, primarily, by the use of well-placed flashings.

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.

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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President’s Message Government Affairs New Products Business Building Full Contact PM Classified Advertising World of Concrete/World of Masonry 2012 News MCAA Upcoming Education New Members

The Thirty-Year Mason: Ergonomics as a Retention Strategy
June 2026

In most industry circles, the conversation around the labor shortage follows a predictable script: How do we find the next generation of masons? While recruitment is vital, we often overlook the most valuable asset already on the job site: the experienced

Shayne Sanders
MAP Partner
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Acme Brick Company Releases 2026 Pocket Guide to Brick Construction
June 2026

For more than four decades, all the basics of building with brick have come in a guide small enough to fit into a pocket. Acme Brick has just released a 2026 version of its Pocket Guide to Brick Construction. And yes, it’s still printed on paper just like

MAP Partner
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Masonry in the Media: Casa Azul, Chapultepec Castle, & More
June 2026

A film’s settings can take viewers to new locations, all from the comfort of their own home. It immerses them in the scenes, whether they take place in an opera house in Brazil or a grand mansion in Mexico City. Explore how these Latin American masonry ma

Lily Burger
Masonry in the Media
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Chairman’s Message: When Things Don’t Go as Planned
June 2026

Not every day in this business goes the way we planned. Some days, everything lines up. The crew is moving well. Materials are on time. The job is flowing the way you hoped it would. And then there are the other days. The ones where something breaks. T

Kent Huntley
Chairman’s Message
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