August 2013 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

FEATURES

Manufactured Stone Industry Snapshot A current view of the manufactured stone industry, courtesy of two industry experts Mast Climbing Work Platforms Equipment owners and rental companies must create safe working conditions as they push to mobilize. Workforce Development Rebuilding a masonry workforce and apprenticeship program network
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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products MCAA Report Making the Grade Federal Construction Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News New Members MCAA Upcoming Education

iQ Power Tools Joins as a Platinum Partner in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program
November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce that iQ Power Tools has joined the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) at the Platinum Level.

Bonding with Masonry 2025: Q4
November 2025

This issue’s questions come from an Architect and an Engineer. What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention Technical Talk.

Hultafors Group Continues Gold Partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program
November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Hultafors Group will continue its Gold partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

Are you in the Insulated Concrete Block business? Then FTC Rule 460 applies to you…
November 2025

If you supply, sell, or use any of these… Pre-insulated concrete block... Loose-Fill Insulation... Injectable Foam-in-Place Insulation... Foam Plastic Inserts... Then you must abide by FTC Rule 460, 16 CFR 460, which governs R-value testing and claims