August 2015 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

Masonry MagazineTable of Contents

August 2015

Volume 54, Number 8 FEATURES Workforce Development NCCER and MCAA address masonry’s immediate need to elevate its commitment to recruitment and training.
  • Why Masonry? With a skilled labor shortage in the masonry industry, skilled masons are especially in demand.
Mast Climbers Mast climber usage is on a major climb. Premier Scaffold’s Michael Solomon offers his perspective. Manufactured Stone ZAarchitects proposes to change masonry buildings as we know them via “Smart Masonry.”  

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs Business Building Full Contact Project Management New Products Classified Advertising News

Westlake Royal Building Products™ Expands Partnership with Boise Cascade® for Cedar Renditions™ and Versetta Stone® Distribution

Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), today announced an expanded partnership with Boise Cascade®, a leading manufacturer and distributor of building materials throughout North America. Strengthening Westl

By: Kriss SwintSophia Possidente
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Four Different Types of Natural Stone Used For Masonry

Natural stone has been a staple in masonry for centuries. Before it was used to transform home and landscape designs on residential properties, it was used for historical buildings and some of the most iconic destinations in the world.

By: Noah Dempsey
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Advice to the Beginners

The best advice I could give anyone that is starting a career in masonry is that first and foremost, you must "know" yourself. What do you like to do? What would you like in a working environment? Do you like to be outside? Do you enjoy physical activity

By: Dan Hiltebeitel
About: Featured
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Masonry Safety Inspections

The look of confusion and utter loss on people’s faces when I tell them that I’m a safety inspector for a masonry company is often hilarious.

By: Justus Everett
About: Safety
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