Masonry Magazine October 2008 Page. 8

Words: Jennie Farnsworth
Masonry Magazine October 2008 Page. 8

Masonry Magazine October 2008 Page. 8
contents
# MASONRY
Volume 48. Number 10
October 2008

Tracking the
Green
Movement

features

Green Building:
Initiating the Initiative in Your Business

Everyone is going green. Find out how being green can affect your operation, and what it means to your company to comply with this way of doing business.

Shown on the cover is the Mary Mother of Peace Chapel in Tulsa, Okla, which won the Brick Industry Association's 2008 Brick in Architecture award in the "Houses of Worship" category. The architect was Cyntergy AEC, the brick manufacturer was Hanson Brick and the photographer was Jon Peterson.

2009 MCAA Convention

The 2009 MCAA Convention is only a few months away, so now is the time to learn what will be offered and how you can best take advantage of the many valuable programs, events and activities that will be available.

Mortar Meets the Challenge

The world of mortars is ever changing and highly technical. Masonry will give you a glimpse into the current state of the mortar industry.

Power Tools That Pack a Punch

Masonry will examine the latest and greatest power tools that can help make your jobsite run efficiently and effectively.

columns & departments

For The Record
Estate Planning

President's Message
Full Contact Project Management

Government Affairs
My Masonry Life Story

Making the Grade
Classified Advertising

New Products
News

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