October 2010 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

October 2010 Volume 49, Number 10

FEATURES

MCAA Special Report A Helping Hand in the Dominican Republic and Haiti

Going Horizontal Consider clay brick pavers for parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, patios and pedestrian concourses as far as your eye can see. Hardscaping Tools Saws and blades offer hardscaping opportunities for contractors. Hardscaping Case Studies Best practices are shared as we discuss overcoming challenges, planning and scheduling, technique and method, and products. ?? - Retaining Wall Ends Erosion ?? - Target Corporation Digs Down to go Upscale in Michigan ?? - Concrete Pavers Offer Function, Aesthetics at SMU 		june 2010

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record Letter to the Editor President's Message Government Affairs New Products Full Contact Project Management Product Spotlight Classified Advertising News

Concealed Lintels, Exposed Craftsmanship: Navigating High-Detail Brickwork
October 2026

In modern architecture, some of the most striking masonry features are the ones where the structural support is completely invisible. Concealed lintels, floating brick soffits, and intricate column projections create clean, continuous sightlines that high

Shayne Sanders
Technical Talks
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Midwest Cast Stone Recommits as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is delighted to share that Midwest Cast Stone will recommit as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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Brickworks Supply Center Returns as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Brickworks Supply Center will return as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner
MAP Partner
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Unique Industries Kem-O-Kleen Remains a Silver Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Unique Industries Kem-O-Kleen will remain as a Silver Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner
MAP Partner
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