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

STABILA Renews as a Cornerstone Partner in 2027

October 2026

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

MAP Partner

Kraft Tool Co. Returns as a Silver Partner in 2027

October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Kraft Tool Co. will return as a Silver Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner

Designing Better Masonry Envelopes Starts with the Air Barrier

October 2026

As expectations for building performance continue to rise, air barriers have become a critical part of modern wall design. Today’s building envelopes must support energy efficiency, occupant comfort, durability, moisture management, and increasingly strin

Building Solutions

Amerimix Recommits as a Cornerstone Partner in 2027

October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Amerimix will recommit as a Cornerstone Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner

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