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
What Does That Marking Actually Mean?: Understanding the Standards Behind Your PPE
October 2026

Walk onto almost any masonry project, and you will see a variety of markings on personal protective equipment: Z87+, Type I, Type II, Class E, ANSI, and others. We recognize many of these markings and know they are important, but understanding exactly wha

Bethany Dailey
Safety Library
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Non-Stop Scaffolding Returns as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is delighted to share that Non-Stop Scaffolding will return as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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PROSOCO Recommits as a Cornerstone Partner in 2027
October 2026

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Crown Construction Equipment Continues as a Silver Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Crown Construction Equipment will continue as a Silver Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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