November 2013 Table of Comtents

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November 2013 Volume 52, Number 11

FEATURES

Air Barriers and Insulation • Improving Building Insulation: Masonry consults Dr. Maria Spinu, Ph.d., LEED AP

• Priming Self-Adhered Air Barrier Membranes: taking a closer look at the claim “No Primer Required” Natural Stone • Accessorizing With Stone: Case studies highlight the use of natural stone obtained from various stone quarries, located in the Rh??ne-Alpes area of France. Green Building • Product Benchmarking for Greener Buildings: By creating an opportunity for verified, accurate product comparisons, LCAs and EPDs are the next requirement for truly sustainable buildings.		 masonry and construction information

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products MCAA Midyear Meeting Coverage Restoration & Preservation Business Building Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News New Members MCAA Upcoming Education

Brick Remains Top Choice Among Architects & Homeowners, Glen-Gery Survey Reveals

In advance of National Architecture Day on November 1, 2024, Glen-Gery, a premier brick manufacturer that is part of Brickworks North America, released “Trends in Design and Renovation: A Comparative Study Among Homeowners and Architects,” a national surv

By: Stacey Bollinger
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Strengthening the Foundation: Recruitment Strategies for Masonry Companies Amid Employee Shortages

In today’s construction landscape, masonry companies are facing an increasingly pressing challenge: the shortage of skilled labor. This shortage is not just a minor inconvenience but a significant hurdle that threatens the industry's growth and sustainabi

By: Tiffany Tillema
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CITYPARK’s New Soccer Stadium in St. Louis Features Unique Masonry to Achieve Modern, Sleek Design

Completed in Fall ahead of the 2023 Major League Soccer season, CITYPARK St. Louis is a state-of-the-art, soccer-specific stadium in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri. The new stadium features geometric lines and unique masonry, creating a contemporary yet

By: John Cicciarelli
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MASONRY STRONG Podcast Episode 2: Dick Dentinger

On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, MCAA Chairman, Dick Dentinger, explains how he got started in the industry and how important he views networking, as well as the association as a whole. Experiencing the MCAA Mid-Year Meetings Attending the

By: Justin Stengel
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