November/December 2008: Table of Contents

Features

Materials
Throwing Your Money Away?
Exposing the cost of landmark demolition
By Gretchen K. Pfaehler

Materials
Mortar Meets the Challenge
Mortar has been used for thousands of years. Over the centuries, the formulas have changed, and we aren’t done yet as the proliferation of new masonry products provide new challenges.
By Tom Inglesby

Design Trend
Award-Winning Hardscape Design
Highlights from 2008 BIA’s Brick In Architecture Awards Competition
By the Brick Industry Association

Materials
Alphabet Soup and the Cast Stone Institute
Developing new standards for plant certification
By Gary Fry

columns & departments

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

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Quikpoint Retains Silver Partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program

November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is happy to announce that Quikpoint will retain its Silver partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

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Thank You For Your Support In The Truist Inspire Awards

November 2025

Thank you for your support for The Masonry Foundation's ReCastED in the Truist Inspire Awards. Though we came up short, we know the industry supported us. We look forward to continuing to support the industry in new and innovative ways!

Quick Headers Renews Gold Partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program

November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Quick Headers will renew their Gold partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

Industry News

Non-Stop Scaffolding Continues Gold Partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program

November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Non-Stop Scaffolding will continue their Gold partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

Industry News

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