Summer 2015: Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

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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

Expert Tips for Brick Installation
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OSHA’s 2025 Top Violations: What the Numbers Reveal for Masonry and Construction
March 2026

Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes its list of the most frequently cited workplace safety standards based on federal inspection data. The purpose is simple: show employers where hazards are consistently being fou

Combining Modern Healthcare with Tribal Design: Nisqually Health & Wellness Center
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The Nisqually Health & Wellness Center is a project that the wonderful team here at Warfield Masonry completed in 2020. Built on the Nisqually Reservation (near Olympia, Washington), this project incorporates a variety of masonry materials into its tribal

The Power of the STABILA Laser Technology
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In modern construction, accuracy is no longer a luxury; it is an expectation. From interior layouts to large-scale site preparation, professionals rely on tools that deliver fast, reliable, and accurate results. Among the most influential innovations of r