May 2011 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

May 2011 Volume 50, Number 5

FEATURES

How Safe is Your Power Cutter? When a contractor has a project that includes cutting indoors, planning is a crucial step.

Connectors, Anchors and Fasteners Masonry speaks with three industry leaders in the connectors, anchors and fasteners industry. Construction Accounting Software Learn more about the mortar that can hold your financials together.		 1240-cover

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs New Products Full Contact Project Management Legal Issues Business Building Classified Advertising News

There’s the Typical Way to Brace a Wall. And Then There’s a Better Way.
May 2026

Wall bracing is one of the most important safety considerations on any masonry jobsite, yet it is often treated as a task that happens after the wall is built. Crews return, equipment is brought in, and time is set aside to secure walls that have already

Abigail Spung
MAP Partner
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Why Coordinated Material Supply Matters in Modern Masonry Construction
May 2026

The Advantages of Single-Source Supply in Modern Masonry Construction Masonry construction has evolved significantly over the past several decades. While brick and mortar remain the defining elements of masonry walls, the assemblies behind them have beco

Erica Olivarez
MAP Partner
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Remembering Harry McGraw
May 2026

The masonry industry has lost one of its great teachers and craftsmen with the passing of Harry Edward McGraw, who died April 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 93.

Dan Kamys
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The Gary Joyner Masonry Scholarship: Investing In The Future
May 2026

The North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA) Eastern Chapter has launched the Gary Joyner Masonry Scholarship at Pitt Community College in Greenville, North Carolina. The annual award honors one of the trade's most influential figures while

Dan Kamys
Industry News
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