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In 1984, Dr. Robert Ulrich published a study in which the effect of the hospital room environment of 46 patients recovering from gall bladder surgery was observed. The individuals were patients at a suburban Pennsylvania hospital between 1972 and 1981,

With four days of business-boosting benefits and opportunities to connect with the industry’s top pros, you’ll see why World of Concrete is the masonry industry’s flagship event.

t’s been a real pleasure and privilege to be a part of this great industry. To all of you who make this industry tick, I say thank you.

Did you know that there are ten committees working toward the long-range goals of the MCAA?

Masonry Magazine has put together information on the latest in saws, saw blades, hammer drills and grinders – so you can know what tool to choose for the job.

Part of attracting workers is getting young people interested in the trades, learning from the “veterans” and becoming the next veterans themselves.

There’s always something big happening in the masonry industry.

NCMCA’s 2016 Annual Convention and Business Meeting took place at the Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va., from April 28 to May 1.

I had not been to D.C. in about 20 years, and it was my first Legislative Conference, so I was a bit nervous. I really didn’t know what to expect.

It seems that every trade is struggling to find qualified workers, and the burden of training new workers is often falling on companies that are already busy.

Masonry Magazine spoke with six manufacturers about what sets their products apart when it comes to safety, ergonomics, and meeting industry regulations.

Back in April, two earthquakes of at least 7.0 magnitude occurred – one on April 15 in Japan and the other on April 16 in Ecuador.

This month is Building Safety Month, organized by the International Code Council (ICC). Is safety the top priority at your business?

According to a recent study by Dodge Data & Analytics, global green building is expected to double by 2018.

The 2016 World of Concrete took place in Las Vegas, Nev., Feb. 1—5, 2016. This event draws approximately 1,450 exhibitors and covers more than 675,000 square feet of space.

I'm pleased to introduce myself as the new editor of Masonry magazine. This is an exciting time for me – a new beginning with a lot of changes.