July 2012 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

FEATURES

Mortars, Mixtures and Staining There is a science to staining, as explained by Russell Gray, president of Nawkaw.

Workforce Development The meaning of workforce development, and what it takes to keep our trade strong

New Technologies Solutions Through Software: Cost-cutting and overhead control via process automating processes is explained.

New Technologies Mortar Net is committed to the use of technology for conveying instructional information to customers.

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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS From the Editor President’s Message Government Affairs New Products Business Building Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News New Members MCAA Upcoming Education

Bonding with Masonry 2026: Q4
November 2026

This issue’s questions come from an Engineer and a Masonry Inspector. What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention: Technical Talk. Q. An Engineer states that he attended a seminar and was told that to design reinforced

Acme Brick Company Continues as a Gold Partner in 2027
November 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Acme Brick Company will continue as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

Hohmann & Barnard, Inc. Returns as a Cornerstone Partner in 2027
November 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that Hohmann & Barnard, Inc. will return as a Cornerstone Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

Manufacturer Relationships
November 2026

As a contractor, the last person I wanted to see in my office was a salesman or a sales representative. Now that I better understand being a manufacturer, I see it in a different light. As a contractor, you can control the purchasing of material, understa