Karen Hickey


Roles


Lionheart Publishing, Inc.


Employee - 1980- Current

Lionheart Publishing, Inc. is a custom and contract publisher specializing in publishing for associations and corporations....


Masonry and the Patient Experience in Healthcare Facilities
March 2018

In 1984, Dr. Robert Ulrich published a study in which the effect of the hospital room environment of 46 patients recovering from gall bladder surgery was observed. The individuals were patients at a suburban Pennsylvania hospital between 1972 and 1981,

Get Ready for World of Concrete and the 2017 MCAA Annual Convention
December 2016

With four days of business-boosting benefits and opportunities to connect with the industry’s top pros, you’ll see why World of Concrete is the masonry industry’s flagship event.

It’s Been Real
December 2016

t’s been a real pleasure and privilege to be a part of this great industry. To all of you who make this industry tick, I say thank you.

Committees: Strong Commitment to the MCAA
November 2016

Did you know that there are ten committees working toward the long-range goals of the MCAA?

Fall Product Review
October 2016

Masonry Magazine has put together information on the latest in saws, saw blades, hammer drills and grinders – so you can know what tool to choose for the job.

Attracting the Younger Generation
October 2016

Part of attracting workers is getting young people interested in the trades, learning from the “veterans” and becoming the next veterans themselves.

Excellence in Masonry
August 2016

There’s always something big happening in the masonry industry.

2016 NCMCA Convention Review
July 2016

NCMCA’s 2016 Annual Convention and Business Meeting took place at the Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va., from April 28 to May 1.

My MCAA Legislative Conference Experience
July 2016

I had not been to D.C. in about 20 years, and it was my first Legislative Conference, so I was a bit nervous. I really didn’t know what to expect.

Opportunity Ahead
July 2016

It seems that every trade is struggling to find qualified workers, and the burden of training new workers is often falling on companies that are already busy.

Safety by Design
June 2016

Masonry Magazine spoke with six manufacturers about what sets their products apart when it comes to safety, ergonomics, and meeting industry regulations.

Safety in Building Codes
June 2016

Back in April, two earthquakes of at least 7.0 magnitude occurred – one on April 15 in Japan and the other on April 16 in Ecuador.

May is Building Safety Month
May 2016

This month is Building Safety Month, organized by the International Code Council (ICC). Is safety the top priority at your business?

Green building and sustainability
April 2016

According to a recent study by Dodge Data & Analytics, global green building is expected to double by 2018.

The 2016 MCAA Convention Annual Convention wrap-up
March 2016

The 2016 World of Concrete took place in Las Vegas, Nev., Feb. 1—5, 2016. This event draws approximately 1,450 exhibitors and covers more than 675,000 square feet of space.

A time of change
March 2016

I'm pleased to introduce myself as the new editor of Masonry magazine. This is an exciting time for me – a new beginning with a lot of changes.