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

The Importance of Staying Engaged
September 2026

There’s an old adage in Washington, D.C.: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” After moving to Washington, D.C., in January of 2001 for what I thought would be a fun two years working for a Member of Congress while I figured out what I really want

Stephen Borg
Government Affairs
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Mentmore Towers, Fort Point, and More
September 2026

The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, UK, stands as a sweeping estate that represents the absolute peak of English masonry. Conceived with breathtaking scale and precision, the monumental complex is defined by

Justin Stengel
Masonry in the Media
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The Alhambra
September 2026

High above Granada, Spain, the Alhambra offers masonry professionals something more than an architectural landmark. It is a working lesson in how relatively simple building materials, placed by skilled craftsmen and maintained over generations, can create

Cass Stern
Marvelous Masonry
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The Wall
September 2026

There is a story around Huntley Brothers that some of our guys simply call “The Wall.” I’ve told it enough times over the years that when I start telling it to one of our younger guys, I can see a few of the older ones rolling their eyes. They’ve heard i

Kent Huntley
Chairman’s Message
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