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

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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2026 Skills Challenge and Fastest Trowel on the Block Winners
January 2026

Convention
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Holding History Together: The Art of Lateral Restraint in Masonry Restoration
January 2026

The first thing you notice about an old masonry building isn’t always its beauty. Sometimes it’s the bow in a wall or the way time and the elements have tugged at the mortar joints. Every century-old structure carries its story in cracks, tilts, bows, and

Tiffany Tillema
Technical Talks
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Stone Savvy: Helping Clients Choose Stone with Intent
January 2026

In today’s design environment, clients are surrounded by inspiration, endless images, samples, and styles that make choosing materials feel exciting and overwhelming all at once. Within that sea of options, stone carries weight. It defines first impressio

Sarah Lograsso
MAP Partner
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