October 2011 Table of Contents

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FEATURES

Pavers in Action A new face for East Pier in Lorain, Ohio

Hardscaping Case Studies Learn from others’ experiences with the functional art form known as hardscaping.

Hardscaping Tools and Equipment To do hardscaping right, you’ll need the most helpful, efficient and effective hardscaping tools and equipment out there. Masonry reports.

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

OSHA’s Top 10 Violations of the Year

In the construction and general industry fields, there are quite a number of dangers within the various work environments. This, of course, makes perfect sense when you consider the number of variables one must deal with daily. It is only logical when you

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Lightweight Concrete Masonry Block: Building Efficient Buildings Efficiently

In the construction industry, masonry is a labor-intensive trade. Each day, masons handle thousands of concrete masonry unit (CMU) that form a building’s structure. Because normal weight (NWT) CMU weigh about 50 pounds (lbs), repetitive lifting can strain

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Cultural Heritage Meets Modern Architectural Design: The Alain Ducasse Restaurant, AlUla

For Craft Group’s Alain Ducasse restaurant project in AlUla, we fostered a collaborative effort between the design team and local craftsmen and ensured that the masonry work reflected the area's cultural heritage while meeting modern construction standard

MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Episode 12 Recap: Paul Cantarella Jr., President at Cantarella & Son, Inc.

On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Paul Cantarella Jr. joins the show to talk about his career and passion for the masonry industry, how his journey started, the building of his family's company, and his life outside of work as well. Childhoo

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