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

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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Fechino Files: Trust Your Subs, Just Document!
June 2026

When I was working for a large masonry contractor, we typically performed masonry work with our own employees. When we would construct large Segmental Retaining Walls, often we would require a subcontractor who had larger equipment for different portions

Steve Fechino
Fechino Files
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Marvelous Masonry: Borobudur
June 2026

For masonry contractors and suppliers, few structures offer as much practical insight as Borobudur. Built in the 9th century in Central Java, this massive stone monument remains as one of the most advanced examples of large-scale masonry construction ever

Cassandra Stern
Marvelous Masonry
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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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