December 2014 Table of Contents

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

Hanover Architectural Products Renews as a Gold in the 2026 MAP
October 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce that Hanover Architectural Products will be renewing its Gold partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

GEORGE Turns One: MCAA's Purpose-Built AI Platform Processing 36 Million Tokens Per Month
October 2025

On the heels of the MCAA joining the White House’s AI In Education Task Force, the Association’s GEORGE AI completed its first year in a public, open beta. From its inception nearly four years ago, GEORGE had a singular mission.

MARSHALLTOWN Continues as a Silver in the 2026 MAP
October 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that MARSHALLTOWN will continue its Silver partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

2026 World Of Concrete Judge Registration Now Open
October 2025

Following the MCAA's recent announcement opening judge registration for the World of Concrete competitions, SkillsUSA and the Fastest Trowel on the Block, we wanted to remind everyone of our competitions’ judging stipulation. To ensure the integrity and f