A Different Kind Of 3 M – Mortar Mixer Maintenance

Words: Joanne Anderson

Sometimes it feels like you can’t live with them, can’t live without them. However, with proper care and maintenance, you can ensure smooth and even mortar is always available on the job site. Get some tips, tricks, and good ideas that will give your mortar mixer equipment longevity for years to come with this MASONRY Magazine article.

Masonry as the Standard: Delivering Strength, Durability, and Permanence at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs

July 2026

The replacement of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs serves as a clear example of masonry’s ability to deliver long-term durability, structural integrity, and architectural permanence in worship facility construction. Following the tragic events

Anton Shadrock

Case Study

Designing Masonry Openings Without Compromising Aesthetics

July 2026

One of masonry's greatest strengths is its ability to create visually striking architecture. From arches and deep reveals to decorative brick detailing, masonry provides texture, depth, and character that continue to inspire architects today. As buildin

Erica Oliveraz

MAP Partner

Restoring the Breath of the Building: The Life-Saving Science Behind Historic Masonry Repairs

July 2026

When I first set out to become a historic preservation and restoration mason, I imagined that most of my trade would involve repairing the effects of old age. Instead, 99 percent of my work is attempting to stabilize and reverse damage caused by recent an

Technical Talks

Laying the Foundation for the Future: Workforce Development at the Arizona Masonry Council

July 2026

For generations, masonry has been built on a simple but powerful principle: knowledge passed from one set of hands to the next. In Arizona, the Arizona Masonry Council (AMC) is working to ensure that tradition continues by investing in one of the industr

Dawn Rogers

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