Masonry Magazine January 2012 Page. 6

Words: Tim O'Toole
Masonry Magazine January 2012 Page. 6

Masonry Magazine January 2012 Page. 6


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MASONRY
January 2012 I Vol. 51, No. 01



on the cover
Shown on the cover is the Masonry Veneer Manufacturers Association's Gold Award winner in the New Construction-Non-residential Exterior category: Muhlenberg Lutheran Church, using material from Quality Stone Veneer Inc.



columns & departments

features
14 Education & Certifications
Why continuing education matters, and how it can benefit your company



6
For The Record



22 Air Barriers
New Breed: The latest air barrier technology helps mason contractors get bigger slices of project pies.



8
President's Message



10
Government Affairs



12
New Products



32
Mast Climbers, Cranes and Telehandlers
Hydro Mobile has launched two Used Hydro Certified Specialists to specialize in the refurbishing, maintenance, repair, re-certification and trade-in of used Hydro Mobile units.



46
Business Building



48
Finance



50
Legal Issues



52
Full Contact PM



54
Classified Advertising



40 Scaffolding
Tight Job Sites: Six pros talk about tight sites and cut-up jobs.



55
News



57
MCAA Upcoming Education



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