May 2014 Table of Contents

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May 2014 Volume 53, Number 5

FEATURES

Flashing and Drainage Flashing, something you can see little of on a completed building, can be the difference in how a project turns out.

Minimizing Dust on the Job Power equipment manufacturers are working to help mason contractors meet OSHA requirements for silica dust elimination. Codes and Standards The Masonry Advisory Council provides a history lesson on how codes and standards are used in the masonry industry. 		masonry and construction information

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Business Building 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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