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Masonry consulted the experts in the design-build field to examine this age-old building method and learn how it could benefit your business.

The building method known as design build is being touted as the return to the "master builder," in which a single entity is responsible for both design and construction of a project. The comprehensive methods also are being used in the masonry industry,

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President's Message

Frank Campitelli
President
Mason Contractors Association of America

Thanks for an Enjoyable Term as President

First and foremost, I would like to wish each and every reader of Masonry magazine a he

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H&R Block World Headquarters

Shown is the H&R Block World Headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., which won the National Design-Build Award in the Private Sector Building-Over $15 Million Category.

Design Build

How does this design

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Design Build
THE BUILDING METHOD KNOWN AS DESIGN BUILD is being touted as the return to the "master builder," in which a single entity is responsible for both design and construction of a project. The comprehensive methods also are being used in the

Design Build

The key component to design build is that, since everyone is on your team, there is much less red tape and much less paperwork. Every team has its own layer. - Steve Ziolkowski, Director of Business Development, Ziolkowski Construc