Masonry Magazine January 2008 Page. 8

Words: Jacques Laine
Masonry Magazine January 2008 Page. 8

Masonry Magazine January 2008 Page. 8
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# MASONRY
Volume 47. Number t
January 2008

Photograph by Brian Dresserran Dressler Photography
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# MASONRY
THIN IS IN

features

# New Heights
Mast climbers use technology to produce production tool for masons that can work for jobs of all sizes. Masonry delves into the latest features and benefits of mast climbers. In addition, we address the latest in worker safety issues and safety affects contractors and their crews.

The Hubbell Lighting building in Greenville, S.C.. uses thin stone veneer from Natural Stone Veneers International The veneer is called Pine Creek and is from the Dimensional Collection.

# Thin Is In
Masonry examines the past, present and future of the thin stone industry, including the advantages of using this type of product, and options available to mason contractors and their customers.

# Design Build
Design build is an integrated delivery process through which a single source is accountable for both design and construction. Design builders take full accountability for architecture, engineering and construction, pursuing design quality while controlling costs and schedule. Learn more about how this process relates to and affects the masonry industry.

columns & departments
For the Record
Legal Issues
President's Message
Building Business
Government Affairs
Full Contact Project Management
Making the Grade
Arizona Masonry Guild
Architectural Awards
New Products
Classified Advertising
News

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