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

Building the Future: NCMCA’s Success in Apprenticeship Across North Carolina
October 2026

THE PAST How the Groundwork Was Laid to Build the Future of Apprenticeship Across North Carolina My Registered Apprenticeship began in the early 90’s. I went back to the archives and dug out a few pictures of my apprenticeship pathway. In 1992, as an a

Brandy Shaver Ryan Shaver
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Means and Methods: A Testimonial is More Than a Review
October 2026

A positive review can tell someone that a user is satisfied with the brand. A detailed testimonial can tell them why. When professionals speak about their experiences, they not only go into the features of the product but also focus on the challenges elim

Elsa Bueno
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3 Promise Labor Services Continues as a Gold in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is happy to announce that 3 Promise Labor Services will continue as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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Kraft Tool Co. Returns as a Silver Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Kraft Tool Co. will return as a Silver Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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