January 2010 Table of Contents

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January 2010 Volume 49, Number 1

FEATURES

The Sustainability of Block The National Concrete Masonry Association reports on how making the case for the sustainability of masonry is getting a little easier. Brick: Setting an Example The Brick Industry leads the way with third-party certification in green building design and sustainability. Bricklayer’s Tools: Going Stainless Stainless-steel Hand Tools for Bricklayers		 alt

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

Properties and Advantages of Brick Cavity Walls
June 2026

Many compound words are self-explanatory "descriptive names." Sunglasses are glasses that block the sun. A fireplace is a place to build a fire. A cavity wall is exactly that: a wall assembly that contains a cavity. Previously, this concept was used prim

Technical Talks
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The “Small Job” Safety Trap: Why Safety Sometimes Fades When the Spotlight Disappears
June 2026

Before I was fortunate enough to lead Malta Dynamics, I spent a couple of years as a traveling salesman for the company. My territory covered the entire country (and some beyond), and in a typical year, I visited more than 100 jobsites across nearly every

Greg Brown
Safety Library
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Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
June 2026

As a business owner and leader, taking the mental health of your employees seriously and understanding how it can impact their work is essential. In fact, one in five adults experiences a mental health condition annually. Addressing mental health is more

Patrick Cunningham
MAP Partner
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Bonding with Masonry 2026: Q2
June 2026

This issue’s questions come from a Mason Contractor and an Engineer. What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention Technical Talk.

David Biggs
Bonding with Masonry
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