November/December 2008: Table of Contents Words: Bronzella Cleveland 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 Save Save Save Save