August 2013 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

August 2013 Volume 52, Number 8

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		 masonry and construction information

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

Brick Jointers: Purpose, Patterns, & Practical Applications
January 2026

After leads have been built and bricks have been laid, it’s crucial to tool the joints before the mortar sets. The tool of choice for this task is a brick jointer, but it can be tricky to decide which one to use. This guide will walk through the purpose o

Mackenzie Claassen
Technical Talks
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Laying It Straight: Line-Holding Accessories for Masons Who Demand Precision
January 2026

When it comes to laying brick, block, or stone, nothing replaces a good line. A tight, true mason’s line is the backbone of straight courses and clean elevations, and the hardware holding that line is every bit as critical. Bon Tool’s lineup of Line & Lin

Paul Bender
Technical Talks
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The Importance of Eye Protection in Masonry
January 2026

There are few stereotypes more iconic than the image of a construction worker wearing a hard hat and safety glasses. Protective glasses are among the most common items worn by workers in the masonry field, second only to the hard hat. According to OSHA, w

Justus Everett
Safety Library
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2026 Skills Challenge and Fastest Trowel on the Block Winners
January 2026

Convention
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