June 2008 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

Masonry MagazineJune 2008 Volume 47, Number 6

FEATURES

New and Improved: Adjustable Scaffolding A look at anything and everything new in the world of adjustable scaffolding, as well as any improvements and enhancements made to existing products, methods and safety standards.

A Revolution: Advances in Masonry Saw Blades Masonry saw blades are among the most essential and frequently used tools for mason contractors. Manufacturers continue to improve and enhance saw blades. Masonry talks with some of the industry's manufacturers about their newest products and technologies.

Using Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Correctly Masonry examines the many facets of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), including cost, durability, benefits as a green product, design flexibility, and resistance to pests, fire and mold. AAC's insulating abilities will be probed, along with the product's workability.

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Making The Grade New Products BIA Brick Show Wrap-up CEMEX U.S. Building Awards Business Building Full Contact Project Management Classified Advertising

Turning Visualization into Opportunity: How Digital Design Tools Are Supporting Today’s Masonry Contractors
April 2026

Today’s homeowners are taking a proactive approach to planning and design. Before reaching out to a contractor, many clients spend hours researching products, comparing materials, and building inspiration boards online. By the time they request a quote,

Sarah Lograsso
MAP Partner
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Smarter Time Tracking on the Jobsite: Introducing Geofence Notifications and Logging in CrewTracks
April 2026

For masonry contractors, time tracking is more than just a payroll task; it’s a key part of managing crews, understanding job costs, and keeping projects running smoothly. Yet many companies still struggle with one common challenge: making sure employees

Erin Koets
MAP Partner
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Outreach Outlook: Building Momentum Across the Southern Region
April 2026

As April arrives, the pace of our outreach and workforce efforts across the Southern Region reaches a new level of intensity. This is the time of year when our programs, partners, and state collaborators all accelerate at once. SkillsUSA competitions are

Conner Birdsong
Outreach Outlook
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Marvelous Masonry: Elbphilharmonie
April 2026

Most people know the Elbphilharmonie for its glass façade and dramatic roofline. From a distance, that’s what defines the skyline in Hamburg’s HafenCity district. But for masonry contractors and suppliers, the real story starts at the base.

Cass Stern
Marvelous Masonry
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