This issue’s questions come from an Engineer, an Architect, and a Mason Contractor. What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention Technical Talk. Q. An Engineer asked about the Brick Industry Association (BIA) TECHNICAL

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is delighted to announce that Westlake Royal Stone Solutions will continue its Cornerstone membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program.

The MCAA had a chance to sit down with Rob McKay and Kevin Grotke from Toro Stone, a relatively new brand within the manufactured stone market. Despite its new branding, the product itself has a history spanning over 35 years.

Case Study: Louisa Flowers

Case Study: University of Washington Baseball Stadium

ASTM C1670: Seeing a Standard Grow to Maturity

The Fechino Files: Laying Out Brick

Ryan Page of Trimble provides insight into using BIM-M for advanced workflows. Discover how to integrate this software into your daily workflow and more.

Designing an Adhered Masonry Veneer – Part 2

Home is Where the Hearth is

Wider Cavity Walls: Becoming the Norm Today

Thin brick has an easy installation with a traditional look. MASONRY takes a look at the different specs and installation process.

Installing Split-Face Ashlar Stone

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “7 Reasons to Add Drainage and Ventilation Planes to Adhered Masonry Veneer Walls” on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT.

“In all and all, you are just another brick in the wall ... "

The Mortar Has Set On The 2017 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference