January 2014 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

January 2014 Volume 53, Number 1

FEATURES

Online Education The MCAA reports on the many online educational options for masons who want to continue their education and/or become a Certified Mason Contractor.

Education for Masons A meeting of the minds spreads education for masons as we learn firsthand from Mortar Net’s Steve Fechino. A Crash Course in Air Barriers The Air Barrier Association of America breaks down all of the basics about air barriers. Mast Climbers Innovation and growth continue for Hydro-Mobile with new products and initiatives.		 masonry and construction information

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

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

The Importance of Eye Protection in Masonry
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There are few stereotypes more iconic than the image of a construction worker wearing a hard hat and safety glasses. Protective glasses are among the most common items worn by workers in the masonry field, second only to the hard hat. According to OSHA, w

Justus Everett
Safety Library
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2026 Skills Challenge and Fastest Trowel on the Block Winners
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Convention
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Holding History Together: The Art of Lateral Restraint in Masonry Restoration
January 2026

The first thing you notice about an old masonry building isn’t always its beauty. Sometimes it’s the bow in a wall or the way time and the elements have tugged at the mortar joints. Every century-old structure carries its story in cracks, tilts, bows, and

Tiffany Tillema
Technical Talks
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Stone Savvy: Helping Clients Choose Stone with Intent
January 2026

In today’s design environment, clients are surrounded by inspiration, endless images, samples, and styles that make choosing materials feel exciting and overwhelming all at once. Within that sea of options, stone carries weight. It defines first impressio

Sarah Lograsso
MAP Partner
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