Summer 2014: Table of Contents

Words: David Biggs 

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Summer 2014:

Table of Contents

features

Technology
BIM-M: A Work in Progress
It has been two years since the idea of Building Information Modeling – Masonry (BIM-M) was conceived, and what it means is still evolving.
By David Biggs, P.E., S.E.

Technology
Moisture Control Technology
Factors to consider when selecting a moisture solution for interior stone or tile installations
By Tom Plaskota

Technology
Designs for Healthy Building Envelopes
Traditional masonry charm meets new-world technology.
By Alice Muratore

Technology
Automation Technology Plays a Key Role in Transportation Hub Renovation Project
The use of advanced construction automation technology played a key role in the successful planning and bidding of the project.
By Ed Faris

Materials
Masonry Cleaning
Some drink from the fountain of knowledge, others seem to only gargle.
By Robert Port

Project Spotlight
The ‘Hospital of the Future’
Hammel, Green and Abrahamson Architects & Engineers’ design incorporates a stone veneer product that is ‘clipped’ to the substrate and suspended using an anodized aluminum channel system.
By Ron Treister

columns & departments

Letter from the Editor
Design in the Age of Disruption
The ACA’s Impact on Small Business
Supplies

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Remembering Simon Verity – Master Sculptor (1945-2024)

The passing of Simon Verity at Carmarthenshire, Wales, the man responsible for the 31 figures at the Portal of Paradise at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in the city of New York, causes us to reflect on the creativity and the passion for ston

By: Roger Murphy
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Colorado Takes Nation-Leading Steps to Boost Wildfire Resilience

In Colorado and across the country, destructive wildfires have evolved from a seasonal challenge to a year-round threat. We are taking a proactive and common sense approach to prepare for, prevent, and respond to wildfires. We know that it takes all of u

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Who Knows Most About Keeping Masonry Workers Safe?

As a safety professional who has specialized largely in masonry safety since the late 1980s, I’ve grown to think that I know a great deal about keeping masonry workers safe. That being said, I must admit that my colleagues and I know more about complianc

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Recognizing Women in the Industry

Masonry was introduced to the world through the imagination, determination, and pure strength of mankind. The first masons’ unique abilities harnessed the earth around them to create the structures that provided the security that allowed us to advance. Th

By: Cassie Mejia
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