June 2011 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

FEATURES

Flashing and Drainage Addressing concerns over the damaging effects of moisture infiltration

Changing Employee Attitudes Toward Safety Lessons from Sir Winston Churchill apply to our business operations today. Masonry Cleaning Automating and controlling the cleaning process 2011 Legislative Conference A report on the MCAA’s successful annual Legislative Conference, held in Washington, D.C., May 10-12
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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs New Products Full Contact Project Management Business Building Making the Grade Classified Advertising News

Monadnock Building
August 2026

Chicago’s Monadnock Building doesn’t dominate the skyline the way it once did. Surrounded by steel-and-glass towers, the dark brick structure can seem almost understated. But for anyone in the masonry industry, it remains one of the most important buildin

Britt Stokes, Acme Brick’s Director of Marketing, Retires.
August 2026

Fort Worth, Texas – After faithfully serving Acme Brick Company for 40 years, Britt has chosen to retire – although he will still be involved with Acme on various projects. Britt began his career with Acme as staff photographer and through dedicati

Why SkillsUSA is the Keystone to MCAA’s Outreach
August 2026

When I stepped into the role of the MCAA’s first Director of Youth Outreach and Education, I knew we had a massive job ahead of us. I am a fourth-generation brick mason, and I have spent over two decades teaching the trade, from working with apprentices a

The First Paycheck
August 2026

Several years ago, Huntley Brothers hired a young apprentice. It was his first real job, and he had never had a paycheck before. Friday rolled around, and he got paid just like everyone else. Later that day, one of the guys told me something I have never