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

The Craft of Brick Repair: The Difference Between a Coverup and a Solution
June 2026

More often than not, you can walk up to a wall, observe its condition, and get an entire timeline story. How it was built, how footers were set, and where water is routed. After years in the field, I’ve come to understand that brick repair isn’t maintenan

Jason Mccoy
Technical Talks
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The Benefits of Concealed Lintel Systems in Modern Masonry
June 2026

When looking at iconic structures built throughout history, one of the most recognizable architectural elements is the masonry arch. These arches are not only aesthetically and visually pleasing but also serve as an engineering solution for structural sta

MAP Partner
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What’s New With CMU: A Closer Look From Ken Rathbun
June 2026

Anyone who’s spending time around CMU jobs today can see the shift. Concrete masonry isn’t just the backup wall; it is the finish on more projects. Thanks in part to the CMU check-off program and a broader focus on design and education, architects and own

Ken Rathbun
MAP Partner
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Brick & Masonry Aesthetics: Managing Color, Consistency, and Architectural Expectations
June 2026

Brick and masonry remain among the most admired architectural materials in the world because of their natural beauty and authenticity. Masonry possesses depth, variation, texture, permanence, and character that synthetic cladding systems often struggle to

Jennifer Gill
Technical Talks
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