March 2013 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

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

The Thirty-Year Mason: Ergonomics as a Retention Strategy
June 2026

In most industry circles, the conversation around the labor shortage follows a predictable script: How do we find the next generation of masons? While recruitment is vital, we often overlook the most valuable asset already on the job site: the experienced

Acme Brick Company Releases 2026 Pocket Guide to Brick Construction
June 2026

For more than four decades, all the basics of building with brick have come in a guide small enough to fit into a pocket. Acme Brick has just released a 2026 version of its Pocket Guide to Brick Construction. And yes, it’s still printed on paper just like

Masonry in the Media: Casa Azul, Chapultepec Castle, & More
June 2026

A film’s settings can take viewers to new locations, all from the comfort of their own home. It immerses them in the scenes, whether they take place in an opera house in Brazil or a grand mansion in Mexico City. Explore how these Latin American masonry ma

Chairman’s Message: When Things Don’t Go as Planned
June 2026

Not every day in this business goes the way we planned. Some days, everything lines up. The crew is moving well. Materials are on time. The job is flowing the way you hoped it would. And then there are the other days. The ones where something breaks. T