March 2014 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

March 2014 Volume 53, Number 3

FEATURES

Saw Blades: Making the Cut A detailed review of many of the industry’s newest saw blades available to masons

Sustainability What we can learn from concrete: The durability and longevity of a structure directly impacts the environmental footprint that structure creates. Can a Mortar Mixing Pump Be Low Maintenance? For the mason contractor looking for a simpler solution to mixing and delivery of mortar, m-tec offers an answer.		 masonry and construction information

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products MCAA Annual Convention World of Concrete Wrap-Up Safety Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News

About: Tools
Concealed Lintels, Exposed Craftsmanship: Navigating High-Detail Brickwork
October 2026

In modern architecture, some of the most striking masonry features are the ones where the structural support is completely invisible. Concealed lintels, floating brick soffits, and intricate column projections create clean, continuous sightlines that high

Shayne Sanders
Technical Talks
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Dust Mitigation in Masonry: Practical Strategies for Safer Job Sites
October 2026

Every day, masonry professionals cut block, grind mortar joints, core drill, mix dry materials, and demolish existing structures. These tasks are fundamental to the trade, but they also generate dust. While dust may seem like an unavoidable part of the jo

Greg Brown
Safety Library
Dust Extraction Systems Silica Safety Sponsored
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General Shale Continues as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that General Shale will continue as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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Unique Industries Kem-O-Kleen Remains a Silver Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Unique Industries Kem-O-Kleen will remain as a Silver Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner
MAP Partner
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