July 2009 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

July 2009 Volume 48, Number 7

FEATURES

Tools of the Trade An inside look at the eclectic range of bricklayer’s tools hitting the market

How BIM Affects Masonry Construction Building Information Modeling is the representation of building information in a computer-readable form. Masonry looks at the benefits of this building method. Understanding Air and Vapor Barriers With moisture-related problems in both new construction and older buildings equally prevalent in the news, there is no doubt that air and vapor barriers should be a well-used and understood tool in a designer’s bag of tricks. MasonrySystems.org Exploring a Web site that motivates customers to design their next buildings with total masonry construction

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs Making The Grade New Products Full Contact Project Management Business Building Playing It Safe News Classified Advertising

Concealed Lintels, Exposed Craftsmanship: Navigating High-Detail Brickwork
October 2026

In modern architecture, some of the most striking masonry features are the ones where the structural support is completely invisible. Concealed lintels, floating brick soffits, and intricate column projections create clean, continuous sightlines that high

Shayne Sanders
Technical Talks
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Midwest Cast Stone Recommits as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is delighted to share that Midwest Cast Stone will recommit as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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Brickworks Supply Center Returns as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Brickworks Supply Center will return as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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Unique Industries Kem-O-Kleen Remains a Silver Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Unique Industries Kem-O-Kleen will remain as a Silver Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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