October 2009 Table of Contents

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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

Stop Assuming, Start Assigning: How To Communicate Actionable Tasks
October 2026

Communication is the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behavior to express or exchange information or to express thoughts, feelings, etc., to another person. It is such an important part of a successful business and for construction projec

Melonie Leslie
Business Management
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New CMHA Manual Advances Masonry Storm Shelter Design
October 2026

A new manual from the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) provides structural guidance to help engineers, architects, and mason contractors design and build ICC 500-compliant tornado shelters using reinforced concrete masonry. Funded by the

Kristen Garman
Industry News
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MARSHALLTOWN Returns as a Silver Partner in 2027
October 2026

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Ironsite Continues as a Cornerstone Partner into 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that Ironsite will continue as a Cornerstone Partner into the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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