Those title lyrics come from a popular song by the English rock band Pink Floyd. However, any brick is simply not just another brick in the wall. Each and every one is an integral part of an architectural composition, which speaks softly of fine craftsmanship across...

Manufacturers are offering many new enhancements to skid-steer loaders to make the jobs of mason contractors much easier – and potentially more profitable for the bottom line. A skid-steer loader is a compact piece of equipment with four wheels, in which the left-side...

By now, virtually every mason contractor knows about the challenges of attracting and retaining qualified workers. So what are they going to do about it? Yes, they can – and should — support the industry’s initiatives to spur more vocational education and...

Modern Heating Using Old World Technology An arm full of cordwood firewood burned in a masonry heater can heat a house for 12 or more hours. Another bonus is that it will produce a spectacular flame that the family gets to enjoy through a ceramic glass window. People...

Cleaning is one of those thankless tasks that may not get much attention when it's done well, but everyone notices when something or some place has not been cleaned. Word on the street is that tradesmen and workers of all stripes are more productive, efficient and...

National Masonry Instructors Association Nearly 30 years ago, the National Masonry Instructors Association(NMIA) was formed to unify the masonry instructors across the country with up to date industry training standards. Today the NMIA is supported by school teachers,...