March 2011 Table of Contents

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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

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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