June 2013 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

FEATURES

MCAA Legislative Conference Members of the MCAA converged on Washington, D.C., to let their voices on industry issues be heard. Flashing and Drainage Managing Quality on Your Projects: the importance of “finding your guy” Codes and Standards It is important that all construction professionals understand the appropriate applications of codes, standards and reports. Cleaning Case Studies: Four accounts of what it takes to build a first-class masonry cleaning operation
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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Business Building Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News New Members MCAA Upcoming Education

Restoring Structural Integrity: Reinforcement in Masonry Buildings
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Masonry, as most of us in the trade know and appreciate, remains one of the most durable and time-tested structural systems in the built environment. Structures built throughout Europe and other parts of the world demonstrate that a masonry building is mo

Designing High-Performance Masonry Envelopes: Selecting the Right Air Barrier System
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Beyond the Block: Aesthetic Innovations in CMU Construction
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Concrete masonry units (CMUs) have long been a mainstay of construction. They are well known as a “tried and true” material with a long history of high-strength structural performance, affordability, ease of assembly, and a long lifecycle. CMU constructio

The Most Overlooked Profit Center on Your Job Site
August 2026

The real cost of equipment ownership isn't what you pay on day one. It's what happens over the years that follow. The purchase price of a new mortar mixer, grout pump, material handling system, or masonry saw is only part of the investment. What happens