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

Empower Your Team to Help Prevent Cyberattacks
August 2025

Human error contributes to 82% of data breaches, making your employees a crucial line of defense against cyber threats.1 A single mistake could expose your business to a data breach. This could lead to data loss, downtime, and a negative impact on your bo

The True Costs of Traditional Wood Bucks: Beyond the Lumber Bill
August 2025

Wood bucks have been holding up CMU block on masonry jobs for decades now, albeit precariously. This infamous lumber has been sawed, screwed, braced, and cursed more often than anyone would want to count. For something meant to be temporary, they have cle

Remembering Kevin O'Shea
August 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin O'Shea, a treasured figure in the industry, who passed on August 13th, at the age of 64. Kevin was not only the Safety Director at Hydro Mobile but also the Chair of the Safety Committee fo

MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Episode 27 Recap: Chris Bettinger, Oldcastle Coastal
August 2025

Chris Bettinger's journey into masonry wasn't a deliberate choice but rather a confluence of unexpected life events and career shifts. With an architecture degree from the University of Michigan, Chris began his career in residential design. However, the