February 2008 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

Masonry MagazineFebruary 2008 Volume 47, Number 2

FEATURES

Beauty That Endures The Brick Industry Association joins us to examine the solid foundations and beautiful hardscapes resulting from the paver industry, including proper installation techniques, common challenges and overall progress and growth of the industry.

Tools for the Hardscaping Season The assortment of hardscaping tools and equipment is often diverse and always necessary to the masons who use them. Masonry looks at the basic designs of these tools and equipment, as well as consult some of the industry's manufacturers about their newest products and technologies.

Case-by-Case Learn from others' experiences as we study hardscaping projects from start to finish in four hardscaping case studies. Best practices are shared, as topics like overcoming challenges, planning and scheduling, technique and method, and products are discussed.

A Certified Difference in Masonry Training Quality masonry craftsmanship doesn't just happen. It comes from rigorous training. For union masonry, high training standards are upheld through the industry's only trainer program, the Instructor Certification Program of the International Masonry Institute. You can learn more in this overview.

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Making The Grade New Products Business Building Full Contact Project Management Classified Advertising

PROSOCO Breaks New Ground With ICC‑ES Listing For Blok‑Guard and Anti‑Graffiti Products
May 2026

After years of pushing to raise the bar on third‑party verification, PROSOCO has reached another industry milestone, this time for anti‑graffiti and surface protection technologies.

Darcy Boyle
MAP Partner
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Elevating Masonry: Old Habits, Familiar Tools, and the Real Reason Masonry Contractors Aren’t Making the Switch
May 2026

Ask a masonry contractor how they run their jobsite, and the answer probably sounds familiar: paper logs, a flurry of texts, maybe a shared email thread. It works until it doesn’t. And yet, even as purpose-built field management software has become more a

Erin Koets
MAP Partner
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The Cornerstone of Craftsmanship: Nurturing Masonry Talent Through Competition
May 2026

In the evolving landscape of skilled trades, masonry stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship and dedication. Yet, the question of how to cultivate and showcase this vital expertise remains paramount. While the bright lights of national competition

Robert Melgaard
Resources
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There’s the Typical Way to Brace a Wall. And Then There’s a Better Way.
May 2026

Wall bracing is one of the most important safety considerations on any masonry jobsite, yet it is often treated as a task that happens after the wall is built. Crews return, equipment is brought in, and time is set aside to secure walls that have already

Abigail Spung
MAP Partner
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