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

Thank You To Our Mason Contractor Members
November 2025

Every decision we make at the MCAA starts with one question: How does this serve our members? You're the reason we have existed for 75 years. The work you do, the businesses you build, the careers you create, that's what we're here to support. Everything

Thank You To Our Masonry Alliance Program Members
November 2025

When I think about where the MCAA is headed, I keep coming back to one word: partnership. The kind where you build something together that neither of you could have built alone. That's what our Masonry Alliance Program supplier partners have given the in

The Belden Brick Company Continues Gold Partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program
November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is happy to announce that the Belden Brick Company will continue its Gold partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

Quikpoint Retains Silver Partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program
November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is happy to announce that Quikpoint will retain its Silver partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.