May 2010 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

May 2010 Volume 49, Number 5

FEATURES

Anchored Veneer How good is your fastener? An improper brick tie and fastener combination can lead to unexpected compromises in the veneer stiffness and potential moisture and air leakage issues. The Business of Incorporating Safety Safety training, the use of fall protection, and the incorporation of hazard communication are paramount on the jobsite. Experts discuss how they incorporate safety. Masonry Saws: Weathering the Challenges of Time Like the masonry craft, some tools of the trade continue to play a vital behind-the-scenes role in today’s building architecture.		 may 2010

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

Revailo Retains Silver Partnership in the 2026 MAP
November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Revailo will retain its Silver partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

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Keson LLC Extends Gold Partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program
November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is happy to share that Keson LLC will extend their partnership as a Gold in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

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Marvelous Masonry: Potala Palace
November 2025

Perched more than 12,000 feet above sea level on Red Mountain in Lhasa, Tibet, the Potala Palace stands as one of the world’s most remarkable masonry structures. Its enduring resilience not only represents an architectural achievement but also a living ca

Cass Stern
Marvelous Masonry
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Outreach Outlook: Securing the Future Through the Inspire Awards
November 2025

As we move into November, I want to take a moment to highlight one of the most significant opportunities our industry has ever faced: the Truist Foundation Inspire Awards. The Masonry Foundation has been named a finalist, and on Tuesday, November 12th, we

Robert Melgaard
Outreach Outlook
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