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The best way to learn what it takes to keep a masonry construction business in the black is to go straight to the sources. Masonry consulted three of our industry's best, each with a unique perspective on successfully managing his

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Several years ago, I made a resolution to take charge of my business life, put my priorities first and focus on building loyal customer relationships. I committed t

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October 2011 | Vol. 50, No. 10

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**14 Pavers in Action**
A new face for East Pier in Lorain, Ohio

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**22 Hardscaping Case Studies**
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Mackie Bounds
President
Mason Contractors Association of America
MCAA

New Members
The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to welcome the following new members to the Association. MCAA would

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MVMA Announces 3rd Annual Design Awards
The Masonry Veneer Manufacturers Association (MVMA) announced its third-annual MVMA Design Awards, a program create

INDUSTRY NEWS

Insufficient management support for health and safety functions and meeting the safety needs of an aging workforce tied at 18 percent. Lack of funds to implement safety programs was last at 8 percent.

Given the importance

INDUSTRY NEWS
This year's event marks the fifth anniversary of the symposium and will feature keynote speaker Pat Quinn, president of the American Trucking Association, and co-founder of U.S. Xpress. The symposium's sessions will focus on AEMP's exe

October 2010
MASONRY
The Voice of the Masonry Industry
Volume 49, Number 10

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Hardscaping Case Studies
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Above: Construction underway close-up with band
Right: Permeable pavers at Cliffs Cottage



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# Masonry Quality Institute
The MCAA has announced a new date and location for the Masonry Quality Institute (MQI) seminar. The next MQI course will be held March 24-25, 2009, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.