November 2015 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

Masonry MagazineTable of Contents

November 2015

Volume 54, Number 11 FEATURES Handheld Tools for Masons A look at several different handheld tools that are taking the spotlight for mason contractors who want the job done right Brick: An Old Way to a Better Tomorrow Brick remains a leading building material for delivering high performance, low maintenance, long life and a comparatively small footprint. Navigating LEED v4 for Concrete Masonry A brief description of how concrete masonry can contribute to points in LEED v4 Natural Stone A new Marble Institute of America CEU course will teach stone specification.

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs MCAA Midyear Meeting Coverage CONSTRUCT Coverage Trowel Tech Business Building Full Contact Project Management New Products Classified Advertising News

Spherical Block LLC Continues Silver MAP Partnership in 2026
October 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is happy to announce that Spherical Block LLC has renewed its Silver Partnership for the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

EZG Manufacturing Renews its Cornerstone Partnership in 2026
October 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is delighted to announce that EZG Manufacturing will continue its esteemed Cornerstone partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

Westlake Royal Building Products™ Expands Magnolia™ Window Line with Trend-Forward Black Frame Option
October 2025

Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), has added a new black frame option to its Westlake Royal Windows’ Magnolia™ Collection in response to the increasing demand for darker window frame styles.

$119 Million Is On The Line. Your Vote Secures It
October 2025

Let's get straight to the point. Your vote in the Truist Foundation Inspire Awards is not a pat on the back. It is a business decision that will inject $119 million into the masonry industry. Help us show the country what MASONRY STRONG truly means. That