March 2009 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

March 2009 Volume 48, Number 3

FEATURES

Understanding Estimating Software A number of software companies are offering estimating software, each proposing some unique hook or added benefit.

Mix It, Pump It, Deliver It An inside look at what’s new and improved in mixers, pumps and delivery systems Be Your Plank’s Best Friend When you take care of your planks, you take care of your workers, too. 2009 MCAA Convention Coverage World of Concrete/World of Masonry 2009 Coverage		 Information about the Masonry Industry

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs Making The Grade New Products My Masonry Life Story Playing It Safe Full Contact PM News Classified Advertising

Stop Juggling: The Best Way to Master Your Masonry Job Sites
January 2026

You’re in the business of building structures that will stand for generations. Yet, too often, the process of managing the job site feels built on quicksand. Every construction project manager knows the feeling: the constant, fra

Erin Koets
Technical Talks
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Brick Jointers: Purpose, Patterns, & Practical Applications
January 2026

After leads have been built and bricks have been laid, it’s crucial to tool the joints before the mortar sets. The tool of choice for this task is a brick jointer, but it can be tricky to decide which one to use. This guide will walk through the purpose o

Mackenzie Claassen
Technical Talks
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Laying It Straight: Line-Holding Accessories for Masons Who Demand Precision
January 2026

When it comes to laying brick, block, or stone, nothing replaces a good line. A tight, true mason’s line is the backbone of straight courses and clean elevations, and the hardware holding that line is every bit as critical. Bon Tool’s lineup of Line & Lin

Paul Bender
Technical Talks
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The Importance of Eye Protection in Masonry
January 2026

There are few stereotypes more iconic than the image of a construction worker wearing a hard hat and safety glasses. Protective glasses are among the most common items worn by workers in the masonry field, second only to the hard hat. According to OSHA, w

Justus Everett
Safety Library
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