April 2012 Table of Contents

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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

Get Ready for the 75th Midyear!

I’m Sheryl Dentinger, wife of the current MCAA Chairman, Dick Dentinger. I started being a part of the MCAA conventions over 40 years ago, since Dick and I started dating. Bill Dentinger, my father-in-law, a legendary man, was chairman at the time we wer

By: Sheryl Dentinger
Category: Featured
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Westlake Royal Building Products Expands Stone Solutions

Westlake Royal Building Products unveiled new products at the 2025 International Builders’ Show across their stone solutions brands, including launches from Versetta Stone, Eldorado Stone, Dutch Quality Stone, and StoneCraft.

By: Sarah Lograsso
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Protect the Future of Your Business with Estate Planning

If you own a business, planning what happens to it after you pass away is important. This is called "estate planning,” and it’s a way to make sure your assets are handled the way you want to help keep your business running smoothly. Why Business Owners N

By: Lisa Hagenson
Category: MAP Partner
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Thin Brick: An Industry Game Changer

Clay thin brick may be the single most versatile product currently on the market in the building materials industry. If you haven’t yet dabbled with installing it, give it a try! Not only is thin brick great for the DIY’er, but it is a smart selection for

By: Allison Goley
Category: FeaturedMAP Partner
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