January 2012 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

January 2012 Volume 51, Number 1

FEATURES

Education & Certifications Why continuing education matters, and how it can benefit your company Air Barriers New Breed: The latest air barrier technology helps mason contractors get bigger slices of project pies. Mast Climbers, Cranes and Telehandlers Hydro Mobile has launched two Used Hydro Certified Specialists to specialize in the refurbishing, maintenance, repair, re-certification and trade-in of used Hydro Mobile units. Scaffolding Tight Job Sites: Six pros talk about tight sites and cut-up jobs.		 1111-cover

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President’s Message Government Affairs New Products Business Building Finance Legal Issues Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News MCAA Upcoming Education

Five Truths About Final Brick Cleandown
May 2026

Not all truths are self-evident. Sometimes they’re easy to forget or clouded with misunderstanding. The good news is these truths of final cleandown are not hard to implement on your next project to ensure successfully cleaned and beautiful new brick.

Jake Boyer
MAP Partner
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Shelf Angles and Their Impact on Wall Performance
May 2026

Shelf angles have long been a standard component in masonry construction. Installed at the slab edge, they provide support for brick veneer and are often treated as a routine detail. However, as building performance requirements evolve, particularly aroun

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MAP Partner
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The Mason’s Mark: Defining the Craft Through the Trowel
May 2026

Walk onto any job site, from a custom residential chimney to a sprawling commercial block wall, and you will hear it before you see it: the distinctive ring of high-carbon steel striking masonry. The trowel is more than just a mortar scoop; it is the cond

Mark Maleski
Technical Talks
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Registration Now Open for the 2026 MCAA Midyear Meeting in San Antonio, Texas
May 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the highly anticipated 2026 MCAA Midyear Meeting, set to take place in San Antonio, Texas. This exciting event is scheduled from September 13th-1

Industry News
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