September/October 2008: Table of Contents

Features

Materials
Trend Setter
Genuine Stone proves itself to be a time-tested option for design professionals.
By Jennie Farnsworth

Technology
Getting the Air Out
A primer on grout consolidation
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Materials
Baltimore Clayworks
RTKL uses historical context to inform and guide a modern architectural expression.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Materials
Old College, New Brick
Renovating the symbolic center of the University of Georgia
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Trend
The Teamwork Behind Green Design
Putting the best solutions into high-performing buildings
By Maria Viteri, AIA and Hazel Bradford

Columns & Departments

Letter from the Publisher
Letter from the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Minimizing Masonry Litigation
Industry News
New Products
Masonry International

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MASONRY MADNESS®: Celebrating Skill, Speed, and the Next Generation of Masons

January 2026

Every January, Las Vegas becomes the heartbeat of the construction industry as thousands of professionals from across the country gather for the World of Concrete Convention. Among the countless exhibits, product showcases, and networking opportunities, o

Robert Melgaard

News and Events

STABILA Elevates Craftsmanship Supporting SPEC MIX 500 and World of Concrete

January 2026

In the mason’s industry, where the line between “good enough” and “built to last” is often measured by how good the tools are, it’s when craftsmen are proud to hold a STABILA tool. Precision isn’t a luxury; it’s the quiet backbone of every wall, brick, an

Elsa Bueno

MAP Partner

GEN NXT: Austin Cataldi

January 2026

This month, the MCAA had a conversation with 19-year-old Austin Cataldi, a dedicated young professional whose path to masonry was shaped by family ties and a hands-on spirit. His journey is one of finding artistic expression in the same materials he works

Justin Stengel

GEN NXT

Outreach Outlook: Launching Into 2026 With Purpose, Innovation, and National Momentum

January 2026

Happy New Year! As classrooms reopen and a new semester begins across the country, the MCAA Outreach & Education Division is entering 2026 with renewed purpose and a clear focus. There is a unique energy that comes with the start of a new year. It is a ti

Robert Melgaard

Outreach Outlook

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