October 2012 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

FEATURES

Permeable Paving Masonry examines why municipalities are passing ordinances that mandate permeable paving in new construction.

Saws and Saw Blades The Brick Breakthrough: Veneer has expanded business for the mason contractor.

Hardscaping Case Studies Many materials are available to masons for today’s thriving hardscaping business. Learn from others’ hardscaping project experiences.

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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For The Record Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Making the Grade Business Building Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News New Members MCAA Upcoming Education

Why Coordinated Material Supply Matters in Modern Masonry Construction
May 2026

The Advantages of Single-Source Supply in Modern Masonry Construction Masonry construction has evolved significantly over the past several decades. While brick and mortar remain the defining elements of masonry walls, the assemblies behind them have beco

Remembering Harry McGraw
May 2026

The masonry industry has lost one of its great teachers and craftsmen with the passing of Harry Edward McGraw, who died April 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 93.

Remembering John Chrysler
May 2026

The masonry industry lost one of its most steadfast champions with the passing of John Chrysler at his home in Texas. He is survived by his wife, Debbie.

The Gary Joyner Masonry Scholarship: Investing In The Future
May 2026

The North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA) Eastern Chapter has launched the Gary Joyner Masonry Scholarship at Pitt Community College in Greenville, North Carolina. The annual award honors one of the trade's most influential figures while