March 2013 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

March 2013 Volume 52, Number 3

FEATURES

2013 MCAA Annual Convention A review of the events and happenings during another successful and spirited convention

Mixers, Pumps & Delivery Systems Masonry expert and entrepreneur Damian Lang tells his story of developing an industry-winning line of products.

Sustainability Sustainable masonry solutions are the key to thermal mass solutions.

Saw Blades Masonry helps you determine the best blade for your use.

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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Restoration MasonrySystems.Org Business Building Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News New Members MCAA Upcoming Education

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Gables Republic Square & Hotel ZaZa
September 2026

Gables Republic Square / Hotel ZaZa is a 24-story mixed-use boutique hotel and urban residential tower with street-level retail located on a 0.75-acre site in downtown Austin. Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. (CMS) was responsible for the supply and instal

Dawn Kornegay
Case Study
Brick Clay Brick Residential
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The Science of a Straight Line: Why Masonry’s Smallest Decisions Make the Biggest Differences
September 2026

There is a unique phenomenon in construction: the human eye can spot an out-of-plumb wall from 50 yards away across a crowded job site. We might not always be able to explain the exact mathematical deviation without a laser level, but our brains instantly

Shayne Sanders
Technical Talks
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The Utah Masonry Council's Masonry Education Day
September 2026

The 2026 Masonry Education Day at Interstate Brick in West Jordan is bringing together members of Utah’s architecture, engineering, and construction community for a day focused on education, technical understanding, and workforce development. The event r

Cassie Mejia
Industry News
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MCAA Upstate New York: Regaining Market Share Through Education
September 2026

The Upstate New York chapter of the MCAA was established in 2014 by a dedicated group of both union and non-union masonry contractors, producers, and suppliers who shared concerns about the declining use of masonry. T

Brett Sherman
Resources
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