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MASONRY
THE MAGAZINE FOR THE MASONRY INDUSTRY SINCE 1961
March/April 1994 Volume 33. Number 2
FEATURES
MASONRY EXPO SETS NEW RECORDS
MCAA's annual conference and Masonry Expo '94 draws visitors from around the world to view a record number of exhibitors.
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CONTRACTING IN THE 90S: TEN STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVAL
The construction industry is rapidly changing and only those companies flexible enough to adapt will survive the decade.
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METRIFICATION IN THE MASONRY INDUSTRY
Metrification is upon us and this article will help you cope with this new form of measurement.
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TROWEL TIPS: BRICK SIZES AND RELATED INFORMATION
Standard nomenclature for the twelve most common brick sizes is given as well as an explanation of dimensions and coursing tables for modular and non-modular sizes.
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ANCHORS, TIES AND ACCESSORIES
Directory of anchors, ties and accessories manufacturers and suppliers with a description of their product lines and key contact personnel.
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THE YEAR OF CHANGE
The state of the association report by MCAA's immediate past president, Richard Matthews.
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PAVERS REHAB GRAND CAYMAN AIRPORT
Concrete pavers prove their utility and cost effectiveness for an apron pavement rehabilitation on Grand Cayman Island.
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DEPARTMENTS
STAFF/ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
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LITERATURE
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
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PRODUCT UPDATE
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COVER
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FINSTROM
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INTERIORS
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CLASSIFIED
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NEWS UPDATE
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TIMETABLE
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BOOKS AND FILMS
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ADVERTISERS INDEX
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BUSINESS LAW
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FAST FAX READER SERVICE
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CHANGES AND GROWTH
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THE LAST WORD
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MASONRY (ISSN 0025-4681) is published six times annually (January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, November/December). Subscription rate $20 per year; Canada $24 (U.S. currency). Single copies $3.50. Copyright 1994 by Mason Contractors Association of America. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MASONRY, 1550 Spring Road, Oak Brook, Illinois 60521. Second class postage paid at Oak Brook, Illinois 60521, and additional mailing offices. SEND SUBSCRIPTIONS, advertising, editorial and business correspondence to: MASONRY, 1550 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60521. Phone 708/782-6767. Fax 708/782-6786.
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