November 2011 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

November 2011 Volume 50, Number 11

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

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February 2026

Masonry doesn’t crack. Old brick never has issues. Every masonry wall lasts 100 years or more… right? If only that were true. Masonry is one of the most durable building materials ever used, but like all construction, it responds to time, movement, mo

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MCAA President Jeff Buczkiewicz Testifies To Congress On AI In Masonry
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MCAA President and CEO Jeff Buczkiewicz To Testify To Congress On AI
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On February 11, 2026, Jeff Buczkiewicz, President and CEO of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA), will testify before the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. Representing a $41 billion industry, Buczkiewicz plans to showcase GEORG

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