September 2013 Table of Contents

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Connectors, Anchors and Fasteners An industry expert helps to examine the role of pintles in wall anchoring

Mixers, Pumps and Delivery Systems An overview of equipment features that allow you to meet the challenges of proper mortar and grout delivery Safety The failure of many cities to require the use of masonry exterior walls and fire walls worsens an existing fire problem.
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Remembering Fred Mason Jr.

In February, the masonry industry was struck with the news of the passing of Fred Mason Jr, a well renowned masonry instructor at Columbus Career & College Academy and a person loved by everyone around him. Referred to by many as a top-tier instructor, Fr

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Essential Apps for Modern Masonry Companies: Build Efficiency and Profitability

The rhythmic clink of trowels, the precise placement of bricks, the transformation of raw materials into enduring structures – masonry is both an art and a science. Yet, in today's fast-paced construction landscape, even the most skilled masons face chall

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Handling an OSHA Inspection From A Foreman’s Perspective

Every employer should strive to maintain a good OSHA record. Not only are customers, insurers, and others increasingly scrutinizing employers’ OSHA records as a condition of doing business, but OSHA penalties and citations can be substantial—over $165,000

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How Masonry Technology Has Evolved

How masonry technology has evolved is maybe one of the most loaded questions you can ask. As we all know, masonry dates back before the pyramids. Speaking about the evolution of technology since then would be unfair, so I am going to stress the developmen

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