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

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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Brick Jointers: Purpose, Patterns, & Practical Applications
January 2026

After leads have been built and bricks have been laid, it’s crucial to tool the joints before the mortar sets. The tool of choice for this task is a brick jointer, but it can be tricky to decide which one to use. This guide will walk through the purpose o

Mackenzie Claassen
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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