June 2013 Table of Contents

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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

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