November 2010 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

Table of Contents

FEATURES

Indiana Limestone How and why calcium carbonate, deposited over millions of years as marine fossils decomposed at the bottom of the sea, play a role in American architecture

Levels and Measuring A showcase reviewing just a few of the measuring and leveling products that are available to our industry today

Green Masonry Innovative, new products that enhance the traditional beauty and durability of masonry, while creating sustainable solutions for the building professional

november 2010

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

Chairman’s Message: When Things Don’t Go as Planned
June 2026

Not every day in this business goes the way we planned. Some days, everything lines up. The crew is moving well. Materials are on time. The job is flowing the way you hoped it would. And then there are the other days. The ones where something breaks. T

Fechino Files: Trust Your Subs, Just Document!
June 2026

When I was working for a large masonry contractor, we typically performed masonry work with our own employees. When we would construct large Segmental Retaining Walls, often we would require a subcontractor who had larger equipment for different portions

Marvelous Masonry: Borobudur
June 2026

For masonry contractors and suppliers, few structures offer as much practical insight as Borobudur. Built in the 9th century in Central Java, this massive stone monument remains as one of the most advanced examples of large-scale masonry construction ever

Wrapping Up Our Year And A Look Ahead
June 2026

It is amazing another year has gone by and what a year it has been. We have seen a lot of progress on so many fronts. All of this happens specifically due to the support of our members. Your support this past year is positioning our industry to make huge