June 2010 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

Table of Contents

FEATURES

MCAA 2010 Legislative Conference MCAA members and other masonry industry players converge on Washington, D.C., to make a difference for the future.

The Role of Flashing in Masonry While flashing certainly offers a line of defense to the interior wall as a barrier to infiltrating moisture, we should not think this to be its only purpose. The Role of Masonry in BIM The construction industry is searching for ways to increase efficiency, and many are turning to Building Information Modeling. Birth of a Product Hyundai is meeting market challenges head-on.
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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs New Products Business Building Full Contact Project Management Classified Advertising News

Masonry as the Standard: Delivering Strength, Durability, and Permanence at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs
July 2026

The replacement of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs serves as a clear example of masonry’s ability to deliver long-term durability, structural integrity, and architectural permanence in worship facility construction. Following the tragic events

Designing Masonry Openings Without Compromising Aesthetics
July 2026

One of masonry's greatest strengths is its ability to create visually striking architecture. From arches and deep reveals to decorative brick detailing, masonry provides texture, depth, and character that continue to inspire architects today. As buildin

Restoring the Breath of the Building: The Life-Saving Science Behind Historic Masonry Repairs
July 2026

When I first set out to become a historic preservation and restoration mason, I imagined that most of my trade would involve repairing the effects of old age. Instead, 99 percent of my work is attempting to stabilize and reverse damage caused by recent an

Laying the Foundation for the Future: Workforce Development at the Arizona Masonry Council
July 2026

For generations, masonry has been built on a simple but powerful principle: knowledge passed from one set of hands to the next. In Arizona, the Arizona Masonry Council (AMC) is working to ensure that tradition continues by investing in one of the industr