The Fremont Tactical Training Facility needed to be constructed with materials able to live up to high demands. Concrete block masonry is such a material.
While deicing salts can effectively eliminate slippery conditions, they also may adversely affect landscaping and hardscaping pavers.
NSC Co-Chairman and Chair of the NSC’s Sustainability Committee, John Mattke, provided Masonry with an update on the organization’s green efforts.
In these tough economic times, mason contractors need every advantage to stay profitable. Mast climber companies may have just the thing.
Mason contractors looking to reign in costs during this recession should take a new look at adjustable scaffolding.
All-purpose diamond blades are designed to cut almost anything, so masonry contractors don't have to waste time changing blades.
Cutting-edge technology and better designs are changing the landscape for masonry saws.
An inside look at the eclectic range of bricklayer’s tools hitting the market.
New telehandler models increase jobsite productivity, have improved safety features, and offer more benefits.
New masonry products and techniques provide the same classic look in less time and new opportunities for masonry contractors.
Masonry contractors looking to improve the way they mix, pump or deliver mortar or grout will find a range of new and upgraded machines.
Several new systems that keep moisture out of wall cavities have hit the market during the last couple of years, and they may have arrived at just the right time.
Mast climbers are becoming indispensible to the commercial masonry industry. 40 percent of masonry contractors working on commercial jobs use mast climbers.
Masonry takes a look at scaffolding products that help masons work safer, faster and stay OSHA compliant.
New tools for the masonry industry continue the trend of lighter, faster and more comfortable.
Nothing complements a home and adds warmth like a fireplace. Surround it with a hand-carved mantel, and it becomes the focal point of a room.