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

Smarter Time Tracking on the Jobsite: Introducing Geofence Notifications and Logging in CrewTracks
April 2026

For masonry contractors, time tracking is more than just a payroll task; it’s a key part of managing crews, understanding job costs, and keeping projects running smoothly. Yet many companies still struggle with one common challenge: making sure employees

Erin Koets
MAP Partner
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Fechino Files: Diesels Below 32 Degrees
April 2026

I am guessing that if you are reading this, then you experienced the cold, late-January spell that took over most of the country. The cold weather has many effects on the operations of a masonry contractor, from job shutdowns to equipment starting issues,

Steven Fechino
Fechino Files
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Outreach Outlook: Building Momentum Across the Southern Region
April 2026

As April arrives, the pace of our outreach and workforce efforts across the Southern Region reaches a new level of intensity. This is the time of year when our programs, partners, and state collaborators all accelerate at once. SkillsUSA competitions are

Conner Birdsong
Outreach Outlook
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Marvelous Masonry: Elbphilharmonie
April 2026

Most people know the Elbphilharmonie for its glass façade and dramatic roofline. From a distance, that’s what defines the skyline in Hamburg’s HafenCity district. But for masonry contractors and suppliers, the real story starts at the base.

Cass Stern
Marvelous Masonry
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