Masonry Magazine September 2010 Page. 6

Words: Tim Walsh
Masonry Magazine September 2010 Page. 6

Masonry Magazine September 2010 Page. 6
MASONRY
September 2010 I Vol. 49, No. 09

features
14 MCAA Mid-Year Meeting Report
Updating you on the MCAA's efforts, goals and missions through a report on the annual Mid-Year Meeting, which took place in Chicago in July.

18 Mast Climbers
A look at how companies are coping with current mast climber industry realities.

22 Masonry Adhesive for Specialty Masonry Applications
Mortar can be used for all masonry construction, but is all masonry construction best suited for the use of mortar?

30 Masonry Anchoring Systems
Today's masonry walls are complex and sophisticated, incorporating an updated set of concepts and materials that create sustainable, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly masonry wall systems.

34 Our Masonry Code and Specification
Taking an in-depth look at how and why masonry codes and standards are created.

columns & departments
6 For The Record

8 President's Message

10 Government Affairs

12 New Products

38 Full Contact PM

39 Legal Issues

40 Classified Advertising

41 News

on the cover
Justison Landing, a comprehensively designed 33-acre brownfield urban redevelopment in Wilmington, Del, earned a silver 2010 Brick in Architecture award from the Brick Industry Association in the Paving and Landscape Architecture category.
Landscape Architect-Oasis Design Group
Clients-Delaware Department of Transportation, Riverfront Development Corp. of Delaware
Engineers-Rummel, Klepper & Kahl
Brick Manufacturer-Pine Hall Brick
Brick Distributor-Delaware Brick Co.
Mason Contractor-Grass Busters Landscaping & Imigation
Photographer-George E. Brown Photography & Imaging
Construction Manager-Pettinaro Co.

MCAA Strategic Partner Program
CavClear
Take it to the top.
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CEMENT & CONCRETE PRODUCTS
SPEC MIX
EZ Scaffold
1.800.699.6831
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