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JanFeb 2009: Minimizing Masonry Litigation
Done properly, masonry structures can be safe, as well as attractive and economical choices. But some owners (as well as some designers and builders) may not be aware that they usually are obligated to keep existing structures to current code.


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JanFeb 2009: From the Editor

It is hard to believe that one year ago, I was writing the very first editor’s letter for Masonry Design. This issue marks the publication’s first anniversary and seventh issue, and I am pleased to say it is growing steadily in circulation and industry recognition. Thus far, we have covered quite a wide range of topics and projects in the compelling world of masonry. And, this year, we have even more exciting and intriguing projects and topics in store.


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JanFeb 2009: From the Publisher
As I discussed in my last column (Nov/Dec ’08), the Obama administration’s new economic stimulus plan – currently standing at $825 billion – has real potential to create new jobs, to get people spending again and to pull the country out of recession. Of course, the president stresses a multi-pronged strategy that includes regulation reforms and market stability, which he says are as important as the influx of cash.


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NovDec 2008: From the Publisher
As you read this, President-Elect Barack Obama likely still is assembling his White House staff and appointing Cabinet members for his administration. At press time, he also was working with Congress and the Bush administration to broker an additional economic stimulus package – a plan focused more on stateside job creation rather than bailing out international banking and insurance corporations.


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