April 2015 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

Masonry-April-CoverApril 2015

Volume 54, Number 4 FEATURES Restoring Cut River Bridge After more than 70 years of braving harsh Michigan winters, the stone facade of Michigan’s Cut River Bridge was ready for a facelift. The Right Anchor for the Job A brief look at what works, some we may not have considered, what’s new, and what should no longer be used Scaffolding: A Worldwide Reach for Safety Scaffold Training Institute programs help keep workers safer and working smarter. Scaffolding: ‘Non-Stop’ Progress A one-on-one with Justin Breithaupt Sr., founder of Non-Stop Scaffolding, whose efforts have benefited the masonry industry for more than 50 years

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From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs Business Building Full Contact Project Management New Products Classified Advertising News

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The answer to this question is: “Absolutely!” Let’s get into it. Controlling Documents (A bit of history) The first edition of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) P-361, released in 2000, set forth comprehensive design and construction criteria f

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Concrete Masonry Checkoff Enlists Irene Li to Spearhead West Coast Design Support
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The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to share that the Concrete Masonry Checkoff (CMC) has announced the appointment of Irene Li, a distinguished structural engineer, to its innovative Block Design Collective (BDC). This virtual

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VOTE MASONRY STRONG: Support Our Industry in the Truist Awards
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The Industry Story The Masonry Foundation is in the running for a major grant, and we need your help to win it. We’ve been named a finalist in the Truist Foundation Inspire Awards for our ReCastED program. This i

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