October 2013 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

October 2013 Volume 52, Number 10

FEATURES

The Cutting Edge: Saws and Saw Blades Review A review of some of the latest and greatest saws and saw blades available for your masonry jobsite arsenal.

Pavers From providing directions to adding color and design, pavers can serve multiple purposes in hardscaping projects. Hardscaping Masonry provides a case study in the area of hardscaping, so that you may learn from the experiences of others.		 masonry and construction information

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Making The Grade Business Building Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News New Members MCAA Upcoming Education

Design Choices That Endure: Specification and Installation Go Hand-in-Hand
May 2026

Design decisions don’t live on paper; they live on the wall, the ceiling, the floor, and throughout every space. Today’s projects are driven by highly curated design intent, from layered color palettes to mixed-material façades. But once those decisions

Jeff Tew
MAP Partner
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Shaver And Spencer Are 2026's Masonry Hall Of Fame Inductees
May 2026

After a record-breaking 27 nominations, the MCAA is pleased to announce that the selection committee has chosen Ryan Shaver and John Spencer to enter the Masonry Hall Of Fame. They will be formally inducted on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 during the MC

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Fechino Files: Concrete Pavers around a Pool
May 2026

Many folks over the years have placed concrete pavers around their pool as a nice form of decorative pool deck. Early in the 2000’s, I took a class held by the Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute, then known as the ICPI. At the time I attended the class

Steven Fechino
Fechino Files
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Chairman's Message: Staying the Course
May 2026

Spring is one of my favorite times of year. There’s energy in the air. Jobs are picking up. Crews are hitting their rhythm. Schedules are filling up. You can feel momentum building again. And every year around this time, I find myself thinking about con

Kent Huntley
Chairman’s Message
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