February 2011 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

Table of Contents

February 2011 Volume 50, Number 2

FEATURES

Tools for Masons Increased productivity for masons is achievable if the tool is right.

Sustainability Moves Forward With Bricks Bricks improve a building’s energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of building maintenance around the world. An Energy-Saving Block Northeast Solite’s latest innovation for the masonry industry is an environmentally conscious block. Moisture Management in Window Rough Openings Focusing on the rough opening to conquer some of the air and moisture problems blamed on windows.		 1240-cover

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

Beyond the Block: Aesthetic Innovations in CMU Construction
August 2026

Concrete masonry units (CMUs) have long been a mainstay of construction. They are well known as a “tried and true” material with a long history of high-strength structural performance, affordability, ease of assembly, and a long lifecycle. CMU constructio

Peter Roberts
Technical Talks
Block
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The Most Overlooked Profit Center on Your Job Site
August 2026

The real cost of equipment ownership isn't what you pay on day one. It's what happens over the years that follow. The purchase price of a new mortar mixer, grout pump, material handling system, or masonry saw is only part of the investment. What happens

Steve Wheeler
MAP Partner
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Installation Starts Before the First Course
August 2026

Some of the most expensive masonry installation problems begin long before crews arrive onsite. By the time a project reaches the field, many coordination decisions have already been made. Dimensional conflicts, congested reinforcement, specialty materia

Technical Talks
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Designing for Performance: Key Considerations for Efficient, Durable Masonry Projects
August 2026

A successful masonry project starts well before the first stone is set. The craftsmanship on site matters, of course, but many of the decisions that shape the final result are made much earlier—during design, detailing, and material selection. Those choic

Jeff Tew
MAP Partner
Manufactured Stone MAP Partner Stone (Exterior) Stone (Interior)
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