October 2014 Table of Contents

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October 2014 Volume 53, Number 10

FEATURES

Gas-Powered Saws We reached out to a number of top manufacturers and retailers of gas-powered saws to get the lowdown on the latest models.

Paver, Thin Brick and Thin Stone Veneer The benefits of working with thin masonry are growing, as we’ll see in several examples of the use of these materials. Hardscaping Case Studies Learn from others’ experiences as we feature beautiful hardscaping projects created with masonry.  		 alt

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Full Contact PM 2014 Rocky Awards Classified Advertising News

The Mason’s Mark: Defining the Craft Through the Trowel
May 2026

Walk onto any job site, from a custom residential chimney to a sprawling commercial block wall, and you will hear it before you see it: the distinctive ring of high-carbon steel striking masonry. The trowel is more than just a mortar scoop; it is the cond

Mark Maleski
Technical Talks
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Registration Now Open for the 2026 MCAA Midyear Meeting in San Antonio, Texas
May 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the highly anticipated 2026 MCAA Midyear Meeting, set to take place in San Antonio, Texas. This exciting event is scheduled from September 13th-1

Industry News
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Case Study: The Revere Condominiums at River Oaks
May 2026

The Revere is a boutique condominium located in the River Oaks area of Houston. The nine-story development offers 33 residences with refined amenities for those looking for luxury living near the downtown area.

Kevin Camarata
Case Study
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URGENT: Only One Cornerstone Spot Remains in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program
May 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) has reached a critical stage of exclusivity.

MAP Partner
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