November 2009 Table of Contents Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents November 2009 Volume 48, Number 11 FEATURES Report: MCAA Midyear Meeting 2009 MCAA Executive Director Jeff Buczkiewicz reports on this year’s MCAA Midyear Meeting. Sustainability Through Natural Stone Masonry consults the Natural Stone Council’s John Mattke about the sustainable characteristics of natural stone. The Skinny on Insulation Think insulation’s not really your concern? Think again. Masonry spoke with an expert in the area of insulation to garner the information you need to know. Levels The essentials you need to know about the importance of levels on the jobsite. Measuring Devices Learn the basics about measuring devices, and what you really need in your mason contractor arsenal. COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs New Products Full Contact Project Management Business Building Making the Grade News Classified AdvertisingAbout: Tools