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SepOct 2008: From the Publisher
Sustainability. It’s not just a buzzword or short-lived building trend, though some may have viewed it that way when the practice first started making headway in the construction industry. We all know now that sustainability (or green building) is here to stay – and for good reason.


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SepOct 2008: Letter to the Editor
The article “As Cast Stone Prices Fall, Will Quality Suffer?” printed in the July/August magazine was a thinly disguised attack upon the success of The Cast Stone Institute. While I do not know the author personally, I respect his right to proselytize for his organization...


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JulAug 2008: Minimizing Masonry Litigation
The National Safety Council reports that annual deaths from stairway falls exceed deaths from fire, drowning and air travel combined. A high percentage of stair/ramp injuries, deaths and associated lawsuits can be prevented by complying with the applicable law, which is usually the state or local building code.


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JulAug 2008: From the Editor
Recently, the national media created frenzy, swarming around recent reports that granite quarried for use in U.S. homes was radioactive (containing uranium) and could pose health risks to homeowners. In one instance, Rice University physics Professor W.J. Llope went public with his findings ...


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