April 2008 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

April 2008 Volume 47, Number 4

Masonry MagazineFEATURES

New Saws for Changing Needs Masonry saws are among the most essential and often-used tools in a mason contractor's arsenal. Although the basic design of masonry saws and handhelds has not changed much over the years, manufacturers continue to innovate in many ways. Masonry looks at the newest products and technologies.

Brick: Bold and Beautiful Not only are bricks durable, attractive, easy to maintain and cost effective, brick masonry is one of the most artistic materials in the construction industry. Masonry will talk with industry leaders and key associations regarding the importance of brick to the growing and changing world of masonry, as well as new techniques, methods and developments available.

Know Your Costs: A case study examining the creation of Tradesmen's Software Masonry presents a case study exploring the development of Tradesmen's Software. Learn from the creator's experiences as we describe what it takes to overcome technical and marketing barriers and move a product to market. The latest and greatest software and computer products will be highlighted as well.

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

Acme Brick Company Releases 2026 Pocket Guide to Brick Construction
June 2026

For more than four decades, all the basics of building with brick have come in a guide small enough to fit into a pocket. Acme Brick has just released a 2026 version of its Pocket Guide to Brick Construction. And yes, it’s still printed on paper just like

MAP Partner
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Masonry in the Media: Casa Azul, Chapultepec Castle, & More
June 2026

A film’s settings can take viewers to new locations, all from the comfort of their own home. It immerses them in the scenes, whether they take place in an opera house in Brazil or a grand mansion in Mexico City. Explore how these Latin American masonry ma

Lily Burger
Masonry in the Media
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Chairman’s Message: When Things Don’t Go as Planned
June 2026

Not every day in this business goes the way we planned. Some days, everything lines up. The crew is moving well. Materials are on time. The job is flowing the way you hoped it would. And then there are the other days. The ones where something breaks. T

Kent Huntley
Chairman’s Message
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Wrapping Up Our Year And A Look Ahead
June 2026

It is amazing another year has gone by and what a year it has been. We have seen a lot of progress on so many fronts. All of this happens specifically due to the support of our members. Your support this past year is positioning our industry to make huge

Jeff B
President's Message
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