September 2009 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

FEATURES

The Adjustable Scaffolding Advantage Cut costs, jack up production, fit into confined spaces and work safely

The Cast Stone Dilemma Making the cream rise to the top MCAA Education and Certification Update An update on the latest education and certification efforts from MCAA Executive Director Jeff Buczkiewicz
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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs Making The Grade New Products BIA 2009 Brick in Architecture Awards Full Contact Project Management Legal Issues News Classified Advertising

The Return of Restraint: How "Quiet Luxury" Is Influencing Masonry Design
November 2026

For years, exterior design seemed to follow a familiar cycle: bigger statements, bolder contrasts, and whatever trend happened to dominate social media that season. Today, many customers are asking for something different. They're asking for homes that fe

Rent or Buy? Making Smarter Mixer Equipment Decisions
November 2026

For masonry contractors, deciding whether to rent or purchase a concrete or mortar mixer involves more than comparing rental rates with purchase prices. Equipment availability, crew productivity, maintenance, and frequency of use can all influence the lon

Bonding with Masonry 2026: Q4
November 2026

This issue’s questions come from an Engineer and a Masonry Inspector. What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention: Technical Talk. Q. An Engineer states that he attended a seminar and was told that to design reinforced

Hohmann & Barnard, Inc. Returns as a Cornerstone Partner in 2027
November 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that Hohmann & Barnard, Inc. will return as a Cornerstone Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.