September 2010 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

September 2010 Volume 49, Number 9

FEATURES

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. Mast Climbers A look at how companies are coping with current mast climber industry realities. 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? Masonry Anchoring Systems Today’s masonry walls are complex and sophisticated, incorporating an updated set of concepts and materials that create sustainable, energyefficient and environmentally friendly masonry wall systems. Our Masonry Code and Specification Taking an in-depth look at how and why masonry codes and standards are created.		 Masonry September cover

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs Full Contact Project Management New Products Classified Advertising News

Turning Visualization into Opportunity: How Digital Design Tools Are Supporting Today’s Masonry Contractors
April 2026

Today’s homeowners are taking a proactive approach to planning and design. Before reaching out to a contractor, many clients spend hours researching products, comparing materials, and building inspiration boards online. By the time they request a quote,

Sarah Lograsso
MAP Partner
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Smarter Time Tracking on the Jobsite: Introducing Geofence Notifications and Logging in CrewTracks
April 2026

For masonry contractors, time tracking is more than just a payroll task; it’s a key part of managing crews, understanding job costs, and keeping projects running smoothly. Yet many companies still struggle with one common challenge: making sure employees

Erin Koets
MAP Partner
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Outreach Outlook: Building Momentum Across the Southern Region
April 2026

As April arrives, the pace of our outreach and workforce efforts across the Southern Region reaches a new level of intensity. This is the time of year when our programs, partners, and state collaborators all accelerate at once. SkillsUSA competitions are

Conner Birdsong
Outreach Outlook
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Marvelous Masonry: Elbphilharmonie
April 2026

Most people know the Elbphilharmonie for its glass façade and dramatic roofline. From a distance, that’s what defines the skyline in Hamburg’s HafenCity district. But for masonry contractors and suppliers, the real story starts at the base.

Cass Stern
Marvelous Masonry
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