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

What Does That Marking Actually Mean?: Understanding the Standards Behind Your PPE
October 2026

Walk onto almost any masonry project, and you will see a variety of markings on personal protective equipment: Z87+, Type I, Type II, Class E, ANSI, and others. We recognize many of these markings and know they are important, but understanding exactly wha

Bethany Dailey
Safety Library
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Non-Stop Scaffolding Returns as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is delighted to share that Non-Stop Scaffolding will return as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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PROSOCO Recommits as a Cornerstone Partner in 2027
October 2026

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Crown Construction Equipment Continues as a Silver Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Crown Construction Equipment will continue as a Silver Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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