November 2011 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

FEATURES

Air Barriers and Insulation The importance of knowing your CMU foam insulation

Green Building: The Role of the Sustainability Director A day in the life of Bonsal American Sustainability Director Meredith Ware

Natural Stone: The Original Building Material Natural stone has an indelible imprint on the long history of mankind.

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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President’s Message Government Affairs New Products MCAA Mid-Year Meeting Wrap-Up CONSTRUCT 2011 Coverage Legal Issues Making the Grade Full Contact PM Business Building Classified Advertising News MCAA Upcoming Education

MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Episode 33 Recap: Dawn Rogers, Executive Director at Arizona Masonry Council
November 2025

On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, we're happy to be joined by Dawn Rogers from the Arizona Masonry Council to talk about her journey in the masonry industry, as well as give her insight as to what the future of the industry looks like.

HangTite Blended Cement Products Joins the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program as a Gold Partner
November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce that HangTite Blended Cement Products has joined the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) at the Gold Level.

ONE Spokane Stadium: A Unifying Force in Spokane’s Downtown Core
November 2025

Located in the vibrant arts and entertainment district of Spokane, Washington, ONE Spokane Stadium is a beacon of community, sport, and culture, showcasing the best of multifunctional urban design. Spearheaded by ALSC Architects, the stadium was designed

MCAA And Alan Pettingale Announce Strategic Partnership To Restore America’s Masonry
November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has established a strategic partnership with Alan Pettingale, President and Founder of Specialized Masonry Restoration and creator of the Brick Talk Live podcast and Masonry Restoration Magazine. The par