June 2015 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

Table of Contents

June 2015

Volume 54, Number 6 FEATURES Choosing the Right Masonry Pressure Washer For masonry cleaning, a pressure washer is a universal tool applicable across a range of service fields. Should You Clean Your Own Masonry, or Hire It Out? Opinions are split down the middle on sub-contracting new masonry cleaning or keeping the work in-house. Brick Matching 101 Matching colors and textures is one way to make any set of structures appear to belong together. BIM for Masonry Releases New Roadmap The first BIM-M Symposium took place in April and affirms that the BIM-M Initiative is moving at an ever-increasing pace.  

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

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

From Day One to Long-Term Success: Onboarding Strategies for Contractors
January 2026

The construction industry is facing one of its toughest challenges in decades. Companies are struggling to find enough skilled workers while competing to keep the ones they have. At the same time, projects are becoming more complex, deadlines are tighter,

Finding the Right PPE for Your Work
January 2026

When it comes to PPE, one thing’s for sure: safety isn’t one size fits all. The work you’re doing, where you’re doing it, and even what time of year it is, can all make a big difference in what gear actually works. Price, comfort, and job performance all

Back Injuries: The Real Cost and How to Prevent Them
January 2026

The mention of back injuries makes mason contractors cringe, and for good reason. Masons lift heavy objects every day, all day long. When a person sustains a back injury, it is serious. It affects every part of their life, from their ability to perform wo

Detailing for Durability: The 2026 Guide to High-Performance Stone Veneer Transitions
January 2026

Some of the most expensive failures involving manufactured stone veneer installations don’t come from the stone at all, but rather from the material transitions and flashing around it. Transitions are weak points in the overall cladding where water can fi