Masonry

Born Jan. 18, 1942, Robert “Ducky” Baum grew up on a small farm near Morton, Ill. Ducky’s father began a small masonry business, today known as Otto Baum Co. Inc. Full story

At the Downtown Doha development in Qatar, Grace Construction Products’ Preprufe waterproofing membrane has been specified to provide a waterproofing solution. Full story

Residential wood-burning appliances need to be safe, clean and efficient, but also should be healthy. Full story

Techniques used by manufacturers to give the original colors to brick, mortar and manufactured stone can be used to recolor masonry components of an indoor fireplace. Full story

Masonry under construction must be temporarily braced until the final lateral support system is in place. The importance of this bracing is paramount to safety. Full story

The 7th Edition of the Masonry Designers' Guide has been completely updated to address the numerous additions and changes in the code requirements. Full story

Safety precautions are paramount, and that ranges from a properly fitting hard hat to the condition and strength of the planks you are using on your scaffolding. Full story

Toro has added a line of concrete and masonry equipment developed through the company’s acquisition of products from Stone Construction Equipment, Inc. Full story

A video and fact sheets from the BIA compares bricks with other home exteriors, debunking the common myths about genuine clay brick. Full story

Imagine a four-ton piece of granite. To some it may seem like an obstacle to overcome. To others, it is merely a piece of stone waiting to be cut into. Full story

H.B. Fuller Construction Products has opened a research and development center in Aurora, Ill. Full story

Blueskin SA and SA LT 18-inch and 36-inch-wide sheet-applied, non-permeable air and vapor barriers now are imprinted with a high-visibility, branded design. Full story

The PumpMaster PG-30 from AIRPLACO is a new addition to the PumpMaster line of masonry grout pumps. Full story

When an Indiana school district moved forward with a significant investment in upgrading four elementary schools, the architects used masonry construction. Full story

Mast climbers, cranes and telehandler equipment and products for the masonry industry. Full story

The new 11,000-square-foot plaza in Milwaukee’s Garden District is the beginning of a much larger green movement in an evolving section of the city. Full story

Two MCAA members were recently elected to national offices in the Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Full story

Masonry examines the uses and benefits of a silo system for mason contractors, and takes an in-depth look at BMI’s Silo System. Full story

Masonry presents a case study on Miami’s Olympia Theater restoration, a jewel of the South Florida arts and cultural community since 1926. Full story

CalStar Products is addressing the need for a high-performing brick that achieves a traditional look and feel, while offering improved environmental credentials. Full story