July 2012 Table of Contents Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents July 2012 Volume 51, Number 7 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. 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