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

Designing for Performance: Key Considerations for Efficient, Durable Masonry Projects
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Change Orders: Standard Operating Procedure
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In modern commercial construction, spatial real estate has become just as valuable as the materials themselves. The industry shift toward high-density, urban projects means that the sprawling job sites of the past have been replaced by tight footprints wh