Fall 2014: Table of Contents

Words: Bronzella Cleveland

Masonry Design Fall Issue

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Fall 2014:

Table of Contents

features

Materials
Porous Pavements Q&A: Answers from the Man who Wrote the Book on the Subject
As the use of porous pavements grows, designers and agencies all over North America are learning for the first time this new approach to stormwater management.
By Bruce K. Ferguson, FASLA

Materials
Brick Paver Installation Methods
The versatility of the modules, patterns, colors, textures, and joint and paver finishes can create endless design options to fit any condition, use, and customer taste.
By Arthur Mintie

Design Trends
Award-Winning Hardscape Designs
A look at three of ICPI’s 2013 HNA Hardscape Project Award Winners
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Project Spotlight
Bombay Sapphire’s New Facility
Heatherwick Studio converts an old paper mill into a beautiful, botanical distillery.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

columns & departments

Letter from the Editor
Supplies

There’s the Typical Way to Brace a Wall. And Then There’s a Better Way.
May 2026

Wall bracing is one of the most important safety considerations on any masonry jobsite, yet it is often treated as a task that happens after the wall is built. Crews return, equipment is brought in, and time is set aside to secure walls that have already

Why Coordinated Material Supply Matters in Modern Masonry Construction
May 2026

The Advantages of Single-Source Supply in Modern Masonry Construction Masonry construction has evolved significantly over the past several decades. While brick and mortar remain the defining elements of masonry walls, the assemblies behind them have beco

Remembering Harry McGraw
May 2026

The masonry industry has lost one of its great teachers and craftsmen with the passing of Harry Edward McGraw, who died April 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 93.

The Gary Joyner Masonry Scholarship: Investing In The Future
May 2026

The North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA) Eastern Chapter has launched the Gary Joyner Masonry Scholarship at Pitt Community College in Greenville, North Carolina. The annual award honors one of the trade's most influential figures while