February 2014 Table of Contents

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February 2014 Volume 53, Number 2

FEATURES

Case Study: Lightweight Block, Heavyweight Benefits At the Maryland Science Center, lightweight concrete masonry units paid for themselves by saving masons half the labor.

Fire Safety Through Brick It just makes sense to protect your most valuable assets with the fire resistance and durability of brick. Case Study: University of Oklahoma’s Headington Hall The culmination of five years of planning, design and construction of a residential hall for the University of Oklahoma Spotlight on Safety An interview with Corporate Safety Director Zach Everett sheds light on why safety matters. BIM-M: A Work in Progress David Biggs, P.E., S.E., provides an update on Building Information Modeling – Masonry (BIM-M), two years into the process.		 masonry and construction information

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News

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Handling an OSHA Inspection From A Foreman’s Perspective

Every employer should strive to maintain a good OSHA record. Not only are customers, insurers, and others increasingly scrutinizing employers’ OSHA records as a condition of doing business, but OSHA penalties and citations can be substantial—over $165,000

By: Michael Rosser
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How Masonry Technology Has Evolved

How masonry technology has evolved is maybe one of the most loaded questions you can ask. As we all know, masonry dates back before the pyramids. Speaking about the evolution of technology since then would be unfair, so I am going to stress the developmen

By: Cody Schulte
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Incorporating Nature Into Your Projects

Key Strategies for Biophilic Design To create spaces that are visually and emotionally appealing, incorporating natural elements within interior spaces is fundamental. Luxury spas often use stone and wood to create calming environments, a principle easil

By: Sarah Lograsso
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MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Episode 15 Recap: Steve Wheeler, Sales and Business Development at EZG

Steve Wheeler joins the MASONRY STRONG set to talk about how he was introduced to this industry, the art of selling, and his love of golf. A Career Built on Passion Steve Wheeler’s journey with EZG Manufacturing began over a decade ago. Reflecting on hi

By: Justin Stengel
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