May 2013 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

May 2013 Volume 52, Number 5

FEATURES

Saws for Masons No matter the task or function in question, the masonry saws industry has researched and developed the perfect saw for the job. Anchoring Stone Veneers When using stone as a veneer, engineering and design are critical factors in a successful building project. Building Information Modeling-Masonry A look at the BIM-M Roadmap, which will guide the initiative on a multi-year, multi-project venture Rehabs/Restorations Case Studies Three examples of masonry project rehabs and restorations highlight challenges and how they were met. • University of Maryland’s Shoemaker Hall • Alcatraz • Tobacco Row, Lancaster Pa.		 masonry and construction information

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Masonry Veneer Case Study Restoration and Renovation Business Building Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News New Members MCAA Upcoming Education

PPE That Workers Actually Wear: Building Buy-In Through Education and Smart Selection
August 2026

In masonry construction, personal protective equipment (PPE) is often the last line of defense between a worker and an injury. Yet despite its importance, PPE compliance remains one of the most common challenges on jobsites across the country. The realit

Greg Brown
Safety Library
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Zero Laydown: Navigating the Logistics of Tight Urban Job Sites
August 2026

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 The industry shift toward high-density, urban projects means that the sprawling job sites of the past have been replaced by tight footprints wh

Shayne Sanders
MAP Partner
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Why "The Software Can't Track That" Is Finally Going Away
August 2026

For as long as specialty contractors have used field software, most of them have kept a workaround somewhere: a spreadsheet on a foreman's laptop, a whiteboard in the trailer, or a text thread where crew leads send block counts at the end of the day becau

Erin Koets
Build Smart
MAP Partner
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Monadnock Building
August 2026

Chicago’s Monadnock Building doesn’t dominate the skyline the way it once did. Surrounded by steel-and-glass towers, the dark brick structure can seem almost understated. But for anyone in the masonry industry, it remains one of the most important buildin

Cass Stern
American Treasure
Brick Clay Brick
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