December 2014 Table of Contents

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December 2014 Volume 53, Number 12

FEATURES

The Building Envelope: Buzzword or Trend? A look at masonry wall systems and what the wall system can do for our industry. Anchors and Energy Efficiency Energy codes continue to reach for higher standards. If you’re thinking that the role played by a masonry anchor in the thermal performance of a wall system is insignificant, think again.

Adding Drainage to Stone Veneers and Adhered Masonry A drill-down on the considerations of installing adhered masonry and assuring proper drainage

Scaffolding Case Study Engineering and communication overcome challenges on Travelers Tower renovation as Safway Services erects the tallest, continuous Systems Scaffold structure in the United States.

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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News

Brick Remains Top Choice Among Architects & Homeowners, Glen-Gery Survey Reveals

In advance of National Architecture Day on November 1, 2024, Glen-Gery, a premier brick manufacturer that is part of Brickworks North America, released “Trends in Design and Renovation: A Comparative Study Among Homeowners and Architects,” a national surv

By: Stacey Bollinger
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Strengthening the Foundation: Recruitment Strategies for Masonry Companies Amid Employee Shortages

In today’s construction landscape, masonry companies are facing an increasingly pressing challenge: the shortage of skilled labor. This shortage is not just a minor inconvenience but a significant hurdle that threatens the industry's growth and sustainabi

By: Tiffany Tillema
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CITYPARK’s New Soccer Stadium in St. Louis Features Unique Masonry to Achieve Modern, Sleek Design

Completed in Fall ahead of the 2023 Major League Soccer season, CITYPARK St. Louis is a state-of-the-art, soccer-specific stadium in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri. The new stadium features geometric lines and unique masonry, creating a contemporary yet

By: John Cicciarelli
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MASONRY STRONG Podcast Episode 2: Dick Dentinger

On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, MCAA Chairman, Dick Dentinger, explains how he got started in the industry and how important he views networking, as well as the association as a whole. Experiencing the MCAA Mid-Year Meetings Attending the

By: Justin Stengel
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