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

Non-Destructive Testing in Masonry Investigation
October 2026

One of the greatest deceptions in restoration and building is that the visible symptom is rarely the actual problem. Water may enter through failed flashing 20 feet away from where it finally appears inside the building. A new CMU wall that looks sound as

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Keson LLC Remains a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

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Federated Insurance Continues as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

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

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Instone Renews as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to share that Instone will renew as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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