Summer 2014: Table of Contents


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features

Technology
BIM-M: A Work in Progress
It has been two years since the idea of Building Information Modeling – Masonry (BIM-M) was conceived, and what it means is still evolving.
By David Biggs, P.E., S.E.

Technology
Moisture Control Technology
Factors to consider when selecting a moisture solution for interior stone or tile installations
By Tom Plaskota

Technology
Designs for Healthy Building Envelopes
Traditional masonry charm meets new-world technology.
By Alice Muratore

Technology
Automation Technology Plays a Key Role in Transportation Hub Renovation Project
The use of advanced construction automation technology played a key role in the successful planning and bidding of the project.
By Ed Faris

Materials
Masonry Cleaning
Some drink from the fountain of knowledge, others seem to only gargle.
By Robert Port

Project Spotlight
The ‘Hospital of the Future’
Hammel, Green and Abrahamson Architects & Engineers’ design incorporates a stone veneer product that is ‘clipped’ to the substrate and suspended using an anodized aluminum channel system.
By Ron Treister

columns & departments

Letter from the Editor
Design in the Age of Disruption
The ACA’s Impact on Small Business
Supplies

The New Equation for Masonry Profit: Predictable Hardware and Proven Data
July 2026

The masonry industry is built on tradition, but modern growth requires a shift from guesswork to absolute certainty. When we talk about the philosophy that you cannot improve what you do not measure, we are looking at the literal minutes and manpower lost

Erin Koets Shayne Sanders
Build Smart
MAP Partner
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The Walls We Build
July 2026

As masons, we spend our careers building walls. We build them with brick, block, stone, and mortar, and we take pride in making them straight, strong, and built to last. But over the years, I’ve learned there is another kind of wall we build—the walls we

Kent Huntley
Chairman’s Message
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Owen Heimbach
July 2026

This month, the MCAA had the pleasure of speaking with SkillsUSA First Place Winner Owen Heimbach, a young mason just starting out whose enthusiasm for bricklaying is truly contagious. His passion for the craft was evident throughout our interview.

Justin Stengel
GEN NXT
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Backfill Your Foundation
July 2026

I’ve been noticing an uptick in a very specific kind of application lately, and once you see the pattern, you can’t unsee it. The résumé usually reads like a family photo album. “Started helping my dad when I was 15.” “Worked summers, then full time.” “R

Corey Adams
Building More
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