April 2015 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

Masonry-April-CoverApril 2015

Volume 54, Number 4 FEATURES Restoring Cut River Bridge After more than 70 years of braving harsh Michigan winters, the stone facade of Michigan’s Cut River Bridge was ready for a facelift. The Right Anchor for the Job A brief look at what works, some we may not have considered, what’s new, and what should no longer be used Scaffolding: A Worldwide Reach for Safety Scaffold Training Institute programs help keep workers safer and working smarter. Scaffolding: ‘Non-Stop’ Progress A one-on-one with Justin Breithaupt Sr., founder of Non-Stop Scaffolding, whose efforts have benefited the masonry industry for more than 50 years

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

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Greg Brown
Safety Library
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Back Injuries: The Real Cost and How to Prevent Them
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