December 2007 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

December 2007

Volume 46, Number 12

Masonry December 2007 FEATURES

Mortar for an Industry: The Natural Stone Council The Natural Stone Council joins us to discuss the organization, its initiatives, and the strides that they're making for the industry in the green building community.

Reinforcing an Industry: Anchors, Fasteners and Connectors Masonry relies on specialized connectors, anchors and fasteners to assure solid system construction and reliability. In this issue, we'll discuss some typical — and maybe not so typical — products available for use with brick, block and stone, as well as what mason contractors and their crews need to know about these products.

Benefits of Masonry Industry Software Technology is a fast-paced area that can give contractors who are "in the know" an extreme advantage. Whether in the office or out in the field, a software package is available to make tasks faster, safer and more productive.

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs Making The Grade New Products BAC/IMI Apprentice Contest MIA Awards Business Building Full Contact Project Management Masonry News Classified Advertising

Turning Visualization into Opportunity: How Digital Design Tools Are Supporting Today’s Masonry Contractors
April 2026

Today’s homeowners are taking a proactive approach to planning and design. Before reaching out to a contractor, many clients spend hours researching products, comparing materials, and building inspiration boards online. By the time they request a quote,

Sarah Lograsso
MAP Partner
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Smarter Time Tracking on the Jobsite: Introducing Geofence Notifications and Logging in CrewTracks
April 2026

For masonry contractors, time tracking is more than just a payroll task; it’s a key part of managing crews, understanding job costs, and keeping projects running smoothly. Yet many companies still struggle with one common challenge: making sure employees

Erin Koets
MAP Partner
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Outreach Outlook: Building Momentum Across the Southern Region
April 2026

As April arrives, the pace of our outreach and workforce efforts across the Southern Region reaches a new level of intensity. This is the time of year when our programs, partners, and state collaborators all accelerate at once. SkillsUSA competitions are

Conner Birdsong
Outreach Outlook
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Marvelous Masonry: Elbphilharmonie
April 2026

Most people know the Elbphilharmonie for its glass façade and dramatic roofline. From a distance, that’s what defines the skyline in Hamburg’s HafenCity district. But for masonry contractors and suppliers, the real story starts at the base.

Cass Stern
Marvelous Masonry
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