January/February 2008: Table of Contents

JanuaryFebruary 2008:

Table of Contents

features

Materials
Bonded By Brick
Pioneering facility combines 18 colleges and universities under one roof
By Douglas J. Ogurek, LEED AP

Spotlight
Designing Relationships
Meeting client goals is how Legat Architects measures success,
one project at a time.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Green Building
Green Building is Big Business
Brick can play an important role in sustainable design.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Technology
Reinforcing an Industry
A look at anchors, fasteners and connectors
By Christopher Bupp

Education
Mason Contractor Certification
How could this help the industry?
By Jeff Buczkiewicz

columns & departments
Letter from the Publisher
Letter from the Editor
Minimizing Masonry Litigation
Industry News
New Products
Masonry International

Non-Destructive Testing in Masonry Investigation

October 2026

One of the greatest deceptions in restoration and building is that the visible symptom is rarely the actual problem. Water may enter through failed flashing 20 feet away from where it finally appears inside the building. A new CMU wall that looks sound as

Kate Vienna

Technical Talks

Instone Renews as a Gold Partner in 2027

October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to share that Instone will renew as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner

Midwest Cast Stone Recommits as a Gold Partner in 2027

October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is delighted to share that Midwest Cast Stone will recommit as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner

Brickworks Supply Center Returns as a Gold Partner in 2027

October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Brickworks Supply Center will return as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner

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