March 2010 Table of Contents

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March 2010 Volume 49, Number 3

FEATURES

2010 MCAA Convention This year’s convention had a healthy attendance, excellent learning opportunities and successful events and competitions. The Discriminating Plank Buyer Industry experts discuss what to look for in a quality plank. Quality Matters in Mixers Mixers are no longer disposable as mason contractors demand more from manufacturers. One-Stop Shopping for Software Maxwell Systems helps contractors cut costs and improve control with all-in-one business management software.		 alt

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs Making the Grade New Products Full Contact Project Management MCAA Certification Calendar Classified Advertising

MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Episode 35 Recap: David Pitre, Chair of the Board at CMHA
January 2026

On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, David Pitre sits down with Justin to talk about CMHA, the moves the association is making for the future of the industry, and the journey he took to get to being the Chair of the Board.

Justin Stengel
The MASONRY STRONG Podcast
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Government Affairs: Immigration Talks Are Heating Up!
January 2026

For some of you, I might be starting to sound like a broken record (nice that “vinyl” is coming back in vogue, so even our younger masons know what a record is!)…WE NEED YOUR HELP ON DIGNITY ACT…WE NEED YOUR HELP ON DIGNITY ACT…WE NEED YOUR HELP ON THE DI

Stephen Borg
Legislative
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MASONRY MADNESS®: Celebrating Skill, Speed, and the Next Generation of Masons
January 2026

Every January, Las Vegas becomes the heartbeat of the construction industry as thousands of professionals from across the country gather for the World of Concrete Convention. Among the countless exhibits, product showcases, and networking opportunities, o

Robert Melgaard
News and Events
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STABILA Elevates Craftsmanship Supporting SPEC MIX 500 and World of Concrete
January 2026

In the mason’s industry, where the line between “good enough” and “built to last” is often measured by how good the tools are, it’s when craftsmen are proud to hold a STABILA tool. Precision isn’t a luxury; it’s the quiet backbone of every wall, brick, an

Elsa Bueno
MAP Partner
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