December 2014 Table of Contents Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents 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. COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News