October 2009 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

October 2009 Volume 48, Number 10

FEATURES

Case Study: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job Selecting the right tool can make all the difference in staying on track with a project. Flashing and Drainage Components in Cavity Wall Construction One industry expert cuts through the clutter regarding product selection for flashing and drainage systems in cavity wall construction. State of the Industry: Cranes and Compact Equipment As we continue to measure the impact of this relentless economy on different facets of the masonry industry, Masonry talked with two experts in the cranes and compact equipment industries to gain real-time insight.		 alt

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs New Products Full Contact Project Management Legal Issues News Classified Advertising

How I plan to live to 130
November 2026

While talking with one of our mechanics about the importance of changing the oil and keeping equipment greased, a thought occurred to me. These simple maintenance habits keep equipment running smoothly and help prevent breakdowns when you can least afford

Damian Lang
Contractor Tip of the Month
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The Frustration Of Firefighting
November 2026

I find it fascinating what happens when an owner or executive leader walks into a struggling project. Morale picks up. Production improves. People communicate better. Meetings get sharper. Problems that have been sitting around for two weeks suddenly get

Corey Adams
Building More
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Motivate With Money!
November 2026

I get asked about employee incentive and profit-sharing programs with every contractor I coach. Construction business owners seem to be looking for the magic bullet that will motivate their people to work harder and produce more. Some hope that providing

George Hedley
Business Building
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Manufacturer Relationships
November 2026

As a contractor, the last person I wanted to see in my office was a salesman or a sales representative. Now that I better understand being a manufacturer, I see it in a different light. As a contractor, you can control the purchasing of material, understa

Steve Fechino
Fechino Files
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