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

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

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

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Lily Burger
Masonry in the Media
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2026 Masonry Hall Of Fame Nominations Are Open
February 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Masonry Hall of Fame, brought to you on behalf of the MCAA's Cornerstone Partners. Nominations will close on March 31, 2026.

Dan Kamys
News and Events
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Outreach Outlook: Celebrating CTE Month and the Madness of Masonry
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As we settle into February, the masonry industry turns its focus to a celebration that lies at the very heart of our mission: National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. For the Outreach & Education Division, this isn't just a date on the calen

Robert Melgaard
Outreach Outlook
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Stop Juggling: The Best Way to Master Your Masonry Job Sites
January 2026

You’re in the business of building structures that will stand for generations. Yet, too often, the process of managing the job site feels built on quicksand. Every construction project manager knows the feeling: the constant, fra

Erin Koets
Technical Talks
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