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

Vibing Masonry #12: The Future of Masonry, Part One - Material Chemistry & Decarbonization and Automated Production & Digital Fabrication
October 2026

Steve Blye
Technical Talks
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Building The Ultimate Stress Test
October 2026

Seven years ago, we had a conversation with Jeff Buczkiewicz, president of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA). We were introducing our company and its technology to him: Spherical Block, LLC. We use specialty concrete blocks to make roofs

Peter Roberts
Technical Talks
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Elite Distribution Recommits as a Silver Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to share that Elite Distribution will recommit as a Silver Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner
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The Belden Brick Company Continues as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is happy to announce that The Belden Brick Company will continue as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner
MAP Partner
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