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.  

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When Schedules Tighten, Experience Shows
May 2026

In construction, schedules rarely open up; they tighten. Weather delays, trade coordination, and last-minute scope changes all add pressure, even on jobs that were planned down to the minute. When that happens, experienced masons don’t start cutting corne

Jeff Tew
MAP Partner
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Five Truths About Final Brick Cleandown
May 2026

Not all truths are self-evident. Sometimes they’re easy to forget or clouded with misunderstanding. The good news is these truths of final cleandown are not hard to implement on your next project to ensure successfully cleaned and beautiful new brick.

Jake Boyer
MAP Partner
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Shelf Angles and Their Impact on Wall Performance
May 2026

Shelf angles have long been a standard component in masonry construction. Installed at the slab edge, they provide support for brick veneer and are often treated as a routine detail. However, as building performance requirements evolve, particularly aroun

Erica Oliveraz
MAP Partner
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Registration Now Open for the 2026 MCAA Midyear Meeting in San Antonio, Texas
May 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the highly anticipated 2026 MCAA Midyear Meeting, set to take place in San Antonio, Texas. This exciting event is scheduled from September 13th-1

Industry News
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