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Masonry

Masonry, the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America, covers every aspect of the mason contractor profession - equipment and techniques, building codes and standards, business planning, promoting your business, legal issues and more. Read or subscribe to Masonry magazine at www.masonrymagazine.com.

221 articles by Masonry:

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It Makes a Village 2009

It Makes a Village 2009

Masonry Institute, Inc. held its second Masonry Expo, “It Makes a Village,” at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Va., April 1 and 2. Full story

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Age Is Nothing but a Number

Age Is Nothing but a Number

When Robert Read enrolled at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was 41 and had worked on railroads for more than 20 years. Full story

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Eyes on the Prize

Eyes on the Prize

Codey Rogers, a former SkillsUSA contestant, says his masonry instructor has been his greatest influence. Full story

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The Williamson Legacy Continues

The Williamson Legacy Continues

Every year, The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades, produces a graduating class of excellent apprentice masons. And, each year, an exceptional mason always shines. Full story

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Starting Them Young

Starting Them Young

Kevin Morris qualified for and participated in the high school division of the National Masonry Contest when he was only a sophomore. Full story

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From Forestry to Masonry

From Forestry to Masonry

Have you ever changed career paths? It's not always an easy thing to do. But that's just what former forestry major Lanc Schmitt did. Full story

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A Young Mason

A Young Mason

When Raul Torrez enrolled in an "Introduction to Masonry" class as a sophomore at Harlingen High School, no one knew to expect such a high level of achievement. Full story

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Young Mason's Goal: To Be an Instructor

Young Mason's Goal: To Be an Instructor

Bradley Wright returned to the SkillsUSA National Masonry Contest this past summer with one goal in mind: to win. Full story

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2008 Brick in Architecture Award Winners

2008 Brick in Architecture Award Winners

The BIA announced the recipients of its 2008 Brick in Architecture Awards, which honor innovative use of clay brick in six categories. Full story

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Anti-efflorescence Additive for Cement-based Mortar Systems

Anti-efflorescence Additive for Cement-based Mortar Systems

Elotex has introduced ELOTEX ERA100, a re-dispersible powder additive designed to eliminate primary efflorescence in cement-based mortar systems. Full story

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Honor and Skill

Honor and Skill

Jason Salvas was always a multi-tasker, staying busy with basketball, the National Honor Society, and working daily with his father and grandfather on the family's dairy farm. Full story

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Masonry: It's a Good Thing

Masonry: It's a Good Thing

Some people are lucky. They happen to love what they do for a living, and not everyone can say that. Matthew Redden is one of the lucky. Full story

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Where Are They Now?: Garrett Hood

Where Are They Now?: Garrett Hood

For the last nine years, Garrett Hood has been a recognizable name in masonry circles. Full story

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Family Matters

Family Matters

It's amazing to think that lending a hand during a family project could direct a young person's future, but that's exactly what happened to young mason Cory Keskitalo. Full story

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The Style and Durability of Glass Block

The Style and Durability of Glass Block

Glass unit masonry, more commonly called "glass block," is being used extensively in homes for windows, showers, partition walls and recreation bars. Full story

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Lovin' Life

Lovin' Life

Colton Sherman of Cardington, Ohio learned a number of life lessons and practical skills from his extracurricular activities that enhance the quality of his masonry work. Full story

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Overwhelming Instructor Support

Overwhelming Instructor Support

Adam Coffey, a senior at Pendleton County High School,began his technical schooling in the auto body program, but quickly transferred into masonry. Full story

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The Value of Instructor Recruiting Skills

The Value of Instructor Recruiting Skills

James Baca from Prairie High School earned first-place honors in two consecutive years in the SkillsUSA Iowa State Competition. Full story

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Commitment, Hard Work Pay Off

Commitment, Hard Work Pay Off

On his resume, Ben Pagenkopf describes himself as a "masonry worker with a strong work ethic and effective time-management skills," and the proof is in the pudding. Full story

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Circle of Learning

Circle of Learning

Jarred Allnutt has had the great fortune of learning masonry skills from two top-notch instructors, but the relationship to these instructors is somewhat uncanny. Full story



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