January 2012 Table of Contents

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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

Properties and Advantages of Brick Cavity Walls
June 2026

Many compound words are self-explanatory "descriptive names." Sunglasses are glasses that block the sun. A fireplace is a place to build a fire. A cavity wall is exactly that: a wall assembly that contains a cavity. Previously, this concept was used prim

Technical Talks
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The “Small Job” Safety Trap: Why Safety Sometimes Fades When the Spotlight Disappears
June 2026

Before I was fortunate enough to lead Malta Dynamics, I spent a couple of years as a traveling salesman for the company. My territory covered the entire country (and some beyond), and in a typical year, I visited more than 100 jobsites across nearly every

Greg Brown
Safety Library
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Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
June 2026

As a business owner and leader, taking the mental health of your employees seriously and understanding how it can impact their work is essential. In fact, one in five adults experiences a mental health condition annually. Addressing mental health is more

Patrick Cunningham
MAP Partner
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Bonding with Masonry 2026: Q2
June 2026

This issue’s questions come from a Mason Contractor and an Engineer. What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention Technical Talk.

David Biggs
Bonding with Masonry
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