April 2012 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

April 2012 Volume 51, Number 4

FEATURES

A Crash Course in Planks When armed with the correct information, you have control over jobsite accidents and fines. Masonry consults a planking industry expert.

Software: Efficiency at Your Fingertips Keeping up with software advances can be frustrating, but let’s face it – this is a good problem to have.

Scaffolding: What OSHA Really Looks For Check out these simple steps to cut OSHA fines.

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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS From the Editor President’s Message Government Affairs New Products BRICKLAYER 500 Best Practices Making the Grade Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News MCAA Upcoming Education New Members

Vibing Masonry #12: The Future of Masonry, Part One - Material Chemistry & Decarbonization and Automated Production & Digital Fabrication
October 2026

Steve Blye
Technical Talks
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Building The Ultimate Stress Test
October 2026

Seven years ago, we had a conversation with Jeff Buczkiewicz, president of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA). We were introducing our company and its technology to him: Spherical Block, LLC. We use specialty concrete blocks to make roofs

Peter Roberts
Technical Talks
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Elite Distribution Recommits as a Silver Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to share that Elite Distribution will recommit as a Silver Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner
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The Belden Brick Company Continues as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

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

MAP Partner
MAP Partner
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