March 2012 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

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

iQ Power Tools Joins as a Platinum Partner in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program
November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce that iQ Power Tools has joined the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) at the Platinum Level.

Bonding with Masonry 2025: Q4
November 2025

This issue’s questions come from an Architect and an Engineer. What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention Technical Talk.

Hultafors Group Continues Gold Partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program
November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Hultafors Group will continue its Gold partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

Are you in the Insulated Concrete Block business? Then FTC Rule 460 applies to you…
November 2025

If you supply, sell, or use any of these… Pre-insulated concrete block... Loose-Fill Insulation... Injectable Foam-in-Place Insulation... Foam Plastic Inserts... Then you must abide by FTC Rule 460, 16 CFR 460, which governs R-value testing and claims