Summer 2015: Table of Contents

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Summer 2015:

Table of Contents

features

Design Trends
Buzzworthy Design
There’s a new architectural gem in Lexington, Ky., that is getting national attention. The Apiary is a catering company and 15,500-square-foot event space on Jefferson Street in the so-called “Horse Capital of the World’s” emerging restaurant district.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Materials
Museum of Prairiefire
A new stone panel installation system is just one highlight of a new museum in Kansas.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Technology
Winter Is Coming
Conducting an annual fall building inspection will help to identify potential maintenance issues before they become problematic and lead to costly repairs.
By Bob Gender

Design Trends
BIM for Masonry Releases New Roadmap
By all accounts, the BIM for Masonry (BIM-M) Initiative is moving at an ever-increasing pace.
By David T. Biggs, P.E., S.E.

Project Spotlight
Rijksarchief in Bruges
In the center of Bruges, among the medieval churches, old-world homes, and Brick Gothic structures, sits a modern, new building that blends beautifully with its surroundings and is changing attitudes toward new construction in Bruges.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

columns & departments

From the Editor
Supplies

LVCC: N212

The Benefits of Concealed Lintel Systems in Modern Masonry
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What’s New With CMU: A Closer Look From Ken Rathbun
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Anyone who’s spending time around CMU jobs today can see the shift. Concrete masonry isn’t just the backup wall; it is the finish on more projects. Thanks in part to the CMU check-off program and a broader focus on design and education, architects and own

Kyle Field at Texas A&M
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The $450 million redevelopment of Texas A&M’s football stadium, Kyle Field, was one of the most high-profile projects in Echelon and Amerimix history. With the renovation, Kyle Field’s capacity increased to 102,733, making it the biggest college stadium i

2026 Masonry Foundation Grants Now Open
June 2026

The Masonry Foundation is dedicated to advancing the masonry industry and is accepting grant applications for 2026. Proposals should have national reach and aim to generate substantial progress within the masonry industry. To explore examples of past gra