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

Westminster Abbey Roof Repairs Race To Protect The Masonry Below
April 2026

Westminster Abbey is undergoing long-awaited repairs to its roof, and experts involved in the work say they have discovered hidden secrets along the way. For the masonry industry, the story is less about what's up top and more about what sits beneath it.

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Building Stonework That Lasts Beyond the Surface
April 2026

How Today’s Systems Strengthen Traditional Masonry In masonry, longevity has always been the true measure of craftsmanship. Any wall can look impressive the day it’s finished, but the real test comes years later, after the first freeze-thaw cycle, after t

Rob McKay
Technical Talks
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Mastering The Art Of Masonry Repair: The Dos and Don’ts
April 2026

Whether we specialize in repairs and restoration work or new construction, repairs are something that we all must do, at least from time to time. With ever-increasing competition from faster and cheaper building systems, the onus is on us as masonry profe

John Bard
Technical Talks
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Brick And Glass Meet In Paris Park Community Center Design
April 2026

A Designboom feature spotlights a community center set in a Paris park, described as a monolithic brick building that is cut through by a glazed facade.

The Daily Digest
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