March 2011 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

March 2011 Volume 50, Number 3

FEATURES

Core Filling With a Masonry Grout Pump Mason contractors can accomplish structural reinforcement core filling requirements by pumping grout or mortar with a masonry grout pump.

Diamond Blade Education Being consistent with our procedures and products is important in educating a new generation. Bring on the Rain Moisture management within cavity walls can prevent problems, if addressed at the beginning of construction. Purchasing Used Mast Climbers The used construction equipment market has played a significant role in the masonry industry, particularly in difficult times.		 1240-cover

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs New Products MCAA Convention Coverage Industry Report Full Contact Project Management Legal Issues Classified Advertising News

Masonry in the Media: Fenway Park, Trim Castle, & More
February 2026

The settings of films influence the atmosphere of a scene and immerse the viewers in their movie-going experience. From Parisienne train stations to Boston baseball parks, these four masonry-made structures set the scene in the films they were featured in

Lily Burger
Masonry in the Media
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Outreach Outlook: Celebrating CTE Month and the Madness of Masonry
February 2026

As we settle into February, the masonry industry turns its focus to a celebration that lies at the very heart of our mission: National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. For the Outreach & Education Division, this isn't just a date on the calen

Robert Melgaard
Outreach Outlook
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Stop Juggling: The Best Way to Master Your Masonry Job Sites
January 2026

You’re in the business of building structures that will stand for generations. Yet, too often, the process of managing the job site feels built on quicksand. Every construction project manager knows the feeling: the constant, fra

Erin Koets
Technical Talks
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Laying It Straight: Line-Holding Accessories for Masons Who Demand Precision
January 2026

When it comes to laying brick, block, or stone, nothing replaces a good line. A tight, true mason’s line is the backbone of straight courses and clean elevations, and the hardware holding that line is every bit as critical. Bon Tool’s lineup of Line & Lin

Paul Bender
Technical Talks
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