September 2013 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable 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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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Restoration Technology Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News New Members MCAA Upcoming Education

Why "The Software Can't Track That" Is Finally Going Away
August 2026

For as long as specialty contractors have used field software, most of them have kept a workaround somewhere: a spreadsheet on a foreman's laptop, a whiteboard in the trailer, or a text thread where crew leads send block counts at the end of the day becau

Monadnock Building
August 2026

Chicago’s Monadnock Building doesn’t dominate the skyline the way it once did. Surrounded by steel-and-glass towers, the dark brick structure can seem almost understated. But for anyone in the masonry industry, it remains one of the most important buildin

Britt Stokes, Acme Brick’s Director of Marketing, Retires.
August 2026

Fort Worth, Texas – After faithfully serving Acme Brick Company for 40 years, Britt has chosen to retire – although he will still be involved with Acme on various projects. Britt began his career with Acme as staff photographer and through dedicati

The First Paycheck
August 2026

Several years ago, Huntley Brothers hired a young apprentice. It was his first real job, and he had never had a paycheck before. Friday rolled around, and he got paid just like everyone else. Later that day, one of the guys told me something I have never