May/June 2008: Table of Contents

Features

Materials
Natural Thin Stone Veneers
Old-world masonry appeal – engineering & cost advantages
By Jim Hambleton

Materials
Beauty That Endures
A look at the enduring value and timeless beauty of genuine clay pavers
By Leroy Danforth

Design Trends
Designer-led Design-Build
Advantages when the architect is prime
By Mark C. Friedlander

columns & departments

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

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Case Study: The Scoop

March 2026

Leading UK architecture firm, Corstorphine & Wright, has announced the completion of ‘The Scoop’, a unique concave office building in Southwark, London. The innovative design reuses an existing building and integrates a conical cut-out façade in white gla

Case Study

Executing Color-Driven Designs Without Compromising Craftsmanship

March 2026

On today’s jobsites, masonry contractors are being asked to do more than install manufactured stone veneer (MSV). They’re being asked to interpret design trends and execute them with precision. Homeowners arrive with curated Pinterest boards. Designers r

Jeff Tew

Technical Talks

The Enduring Aesthetic Power of Brick

March 2026

For centuries, brick has shaped the built environment in ways that few materials can match. From the stately facades of historic campuses to the bold, contemporary forms of modern civic buildings, brick is both a foundation of architectural tradition and

Tim Leese

MAP Partner

Expert Tips for Brick Installation

March 2026

Clay brick has long been valued for both its durability and aesthetic appeal, but achieving a clean, consistent build that will endure for a lifetime depends just as much on jobsite discipline, install strategy, and preventative moisture management as it

Allison Goley

Technical Talks

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