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

Vibing Masonry #12: The Future of Masonry, Part One - Material Chemistry & Decarbonization and Automated Production & Digital Fabrication

October 2026

Steve Blye

Technical Talks

Building The Ultimate Stress Test

October 2026

Seven years ago, we had a conversation with Jeff Buczkiewicz, president of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA). We were introducing our company and its technology to him: Spherical Block, LLC. We use specialty concrete blocks to make roofs

Peter Roberts

Technical Talks

Elite Distribution Recommits as a Silver Partner in 2027

October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to share that Elite Distribution will recommit as a Silver Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner

The Belden Brick Company Continues as a Gold Partner in 2027

October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is happy to announce that The Belden Brick Company will continue as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner

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