Masonry Magazine September 2011 Page. 6

Words: Al Esche, Arnold Germann, Richard Heisenbottle, Brett Laureys
Masonry Magazine September 2011 Page. 6

Masonry Magazine September 2011 Page. 6
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MASONRY
September 2011 | Vol. 50, No. 9

on the cover

Shown on the cover is the Sixth and Woodland Office Building, also known as the Lacey Building, located in Lacey, Wash, and entered in the Masonry Institute of Washington's 2010 Awards of Excellence in the Commercial-Office category.

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Architect - AndersonBoone Architects, PS
Photography by Michael Cole

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features
14 Connectors, Anchors and Fasteners
Masonry presents a case study on Miami's Olympia Theater restoration.

24 Mixers, Pumps and Delivery Systems
Product Profile: An in-depth look at the uses and benefits of BMI's Silo System

34 Codes and Standards
Masonry examines the importance of code compliance verification.

40 Attachments
An incorrect attachment purchase can waste your money, but you can generate money through your choice of attachments.

columns & departments
6 For The Record

8 President's Message

10 Government Affairs

12 New Products

44 Technology

46 Eye on Safety

48 Legal Issues

50 Full Contact PM

52 Business Building

54 Classified Advertising

55 News

57 MCAA Upcoming Education

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