April 2013 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

FEATURES

Scaffolding Systems Choosing the right scaffolding system is a decision that will affect your operation for years.

Software Review: Masonry profiles some of the latest and greatest in software and apps for mason contractors.

Know Your Plank Learn more about the inspection, storage and purchasing considerations for planks.

masonry and construction information

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products BRICKLAYER 500 Coverage Business Building Making The Grade Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News New Members MCAA Upcoming Education

GEN NXT: Luis Sontay
September 2026

For this month, the MCAA got to sit down with aspiring mason Luis Sontay. From taking an interest in masonry as a kid to placing 1st in a postsecondary competition, Luis’ dedication and passion for the trade is clear. Luis describes his early passion fo

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

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

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