November 2014 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

November 2014 Volume 53, Number 11

FEATURES

MCAA Midyear Meeting The 2014 MCAA Midyear Meeting was heavily attended by a group eager to learn, network and enjoy Milwaukee. Natural Stone A beautiful Arizona residence showcases the natural bond of mortar, natural stone and the mason. Nebraska State Capitol With recent restoration projects at the Nebraska State Capitol, preservation staff tested masonry cleaning techniques. Handheld Tools Masonry reviews several handheld tools for the mason contractor. Green Building LEED v4 presents a significant shift in program approaches, with changes designed to push designers and builders into new realms of sustainability innovation. .		 alt

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

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

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Laying the Foundation for the Future: Workforce Development at the Arizona Masonry Council
July 2026

For generations, masonry has been built on a simple but powerful principle: knowledge passed from one set of hands to the next. In Arizona, the Arizona Masonry Council (AMC) is working to ensure that tradition continues by investing in one of the industr

Dawn Rogers
Industry News
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What Mason Contractors Don't Know Is Costing Them Money
July 2026

Most mason contractors can tell you exactly what a job should cost before it starts. Bid labor hours, material takeoffs, and crew rates per square foot. The numbers are on paper, and they look right. What most can't tell you is whether those numbers held

Erin Koets
Build Smart
MAP Partner
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Preserving Masonry Aesthetics with Concealed Lintel Systems
July 2026

Masonry has long been valued for its ability to create buildings with character, permanence, and visual appeal. Features such as arches, deep reveals, corbelling, and decorative brickwork continue to be popular design elements in modern architecture. Howe

Erica Oliveraz
MAP Partner
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The Sync Up: Aligning Schedule, Labor, and Logistics in Masonry
July 2026

A masonry contractor is only as good as the crew standing on the staging. You can source the highest-grade block, line up the perfect mix, and have every submittal approved weeks in advance, but production ultimately depends on the stamina, skill, and phy

Shayne Sanders
MAP Partner
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