January 2015 Table of Contents
Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents
January 2015
Volume 54, Number 1
FEATURES
Air Barriers and Insulation
Mason contractors can experience long-term energy savings through cavity wall systems.
Education and Certifications
The tough new standards developed by the Natural Stone Council over a five-year period were released in late-June and promise to level the playing field between man’s oldest building material and other building components.
Software: BIM for Masonry
BIM-M will expand the use of masonry within the construction industry by promoting the development of tools that will help architects, engineers, manufacturers, masons, contractors and owners.
Technology: Humanoids and Bio Bricks
With a sharp decline in the number of young people learning the masonry trade, could robot prototypes fill the void?
Mast Climbers, Cranes and Telehanders
The mast climber industry has been working hard to update committee focus and standards development, always mindful of the increased potential for accidents in the period immediately following a recession.
COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS
From The Editor
Chairman’s Message
Government Affairs
Full Contact PM
New Products
Classified Advertising
News