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Masonry wanted a hard-nosed look at what makes the saw industry tick, so we went to three experts to get the real scoop on what has changed – and what hasn’t – in the masonry saws industry.

OSHA is revising the PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) for crystalline silica, and the expected allowable range will be much lower than today. To meet those standards will require two things: a well-planned dust prevention/collection program and equ

NEW PRODUCTS
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Hilti
Tulsa, Okla.
SCM 18-A Cordless
Metal Cutting
Circular Saw

Hilti's SCM 18-A Cordless Metal Cutting Circular Saw is d

The popularity of veneer has expanded business for the mason. In an economy in which people are hesitant to buy or remodel a home, veneer has contributed to the growth of the masonry industry.

Silica is the second-most common compound on earth. It is found in sand, minerals, granite, sandstone, flint and slate.

FOR THE RECORD
Jennifer Morrell
Editor
jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

The Growth of Greenbuild
Given the continuous discussion about building green, it comes as no surprise that the US. Green Building Council's Greenbuild Internationa

TIRED OF LOSING MONEY ON EVERY PAYROLL?

WEEKLY TIMECARD
DAS 8-12
HOURS
Clentuxed
Tues 3:3
Wed 4:00
85
Thurs 4
8호
Reality?

The JobClock System easily tracks attendance for each worker, at every jobsit

The Big Deal About Silica Dust Collection
BY BRIAN DELAHAUT

Silica is the second-most common compound on Earth. It is found in sand, minerals, granite, sandstone, flint and slate. It also can be in soil, mortar, plaster and shingles. The cu

Silica is the second-most common compound on earth.

MEASURING DEVICES

# The Lowdown on Measuring Devices

HOW MUCH WOULD A MISTAKE ON THE JOBSITE COST YOU? CHOOSE YOUR TOOLS WISELY
BY JASON BECKER

MEASURING DEVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION HAVE CHANGED DRASTICALLY DURING THE LAST 10

tal/vertical/slope rotating lasers designed to work both inside and outside to assist in benchmarks and layouts.

Stabila
LD400 Laser Measure

GEO
Compact dot or point lasers have been on jobsites for the last dozen or

New tools for the masonry industry continue the trend of lighter, faster and more comfortable. But today's new tools also add the benefits of better pricing, increased production, and tackling one of the most pressing issues facing masonry contractors: d

Masonry contractors who are still buying run-of-the-mill diamond blades may not realize there's a revolution going on in blade technology. Better diamond placement means blades are able to cut faster through a greater variety of materials and last longer

ADJUSTABLE
SCAFFOLDING

Accessories and safety equipment
A NEW BARRICADE GUARDRAIL from
Non-Stop Scaffolding Inc. in Shreveport, La, pro-
tects workers at corners, where the scaffolding
extends past the building and at o

Tighter restrictions on dust control combined with a need for greater versatility and maneuverability are driving the market. Mark Michaels, director of product management for Olathe, Kan.-based Husqvarna Construction Products North America, says his

While masons and mason contractors handle the hands-on work, industry companies donate tools and materials to help complete the projects.

MK Diamond Products Inc., in Torrance, Calif., provided complimentary diamond blades and other products for