October 2011 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

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

Instone Renews as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to share that Instone will renew as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

Concealed Lintels, Exposed Craftsmanship: Navigating High-Detail Brickwork
October 2026

In modern architecture, some of the most striking masonry features are the ones where the structural support is completely invisible. Concealed lintels, floating brick soffits, and intricate column projections create clean, continuous sightlines that high

Midwest Cast Stone Recommits as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is delighted to share that Midwest Cast Stone will recommit as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

Brickworks Supply Center Returns as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Brickworks Supply Center will return as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.