October 2008 Table of Contents Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents October 2008 Volume 47, Number 10 FEATURES Green Building: Initiating the Initiative in Your Business Everyone is going green. Find out how being green can affect your operation, and what it means to your company to comply with this way of doing business. 2009 MCAA Convention The 2009 MCAA Convention is only a few months away, so now is the time to learn what will be offered and how you can best take advantage of the many valuable programs, events and activities that will be available. Mortar Meets the Challenge The world of mortars is ever changing and highly technical. Masonry will give you a glimpse into the current state of the mortar industry. Power Tools That Pack a Punch Masonry will examine the latest and greatest power tools that can help make your jobsite run efficiently and effectively. COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs Making the Grade New Products Estate Planning Full Contact Project Management My Masonry Life Story News Classified Advertising