April 2014 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

April 2014 Volume 53, Number 4

FEATURES

Masonry Madness A look at the January events that determined the world’s best of the best in masonry

Scaffolding Scaffolding industry veteran Justin Breithaupt discusses Anchors, Connectors and Fasteners Examining the most recent addition of the Building Code Requirements and Specifications for Masonry Structures Rehabs and Restorations 		masonry and construction information

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

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

The Return of Restraint: How "Quiet Luxury" Is Influencing Masonry Design
November 2026

For years, exterior design seemed to follow a familiar cycle: bigger statements, bolder contrasts, and whatever trend happened to dominate social media that season. Today, many customers are asking for something different. They're asking for homes that fe

Chad Riley
Stone Savvy
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Rent or Buy? Making Smarter Mixer Equipment Decisions
November 2026

For masonry contractors, deciding whether to rent or purchase a concrete or mortar mixer involves more than comparing rental rates with purchase prices. Equipment availability, crew productivity, maintenance, and frequency of use can all influence the lon

Abigail Spung Allyssa Costanza
MAP Partner
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Bonding with Masonry 2026: Q4
November 2026

This issue’s questions come from an Engineer and a Masonry Inspector. What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention: Technical Talk. Q. An Engineer states that he attended a seminar and was told that to design reinforced

David Biggs
Technical Talks
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Hohmann & Barnard, Inc. Returns as a Cornerstone Partner in 2027
November 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that Hohmann & Barnard, Inc. will return as a Cornerstone Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner
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