Masonry Magazine August 2006 Page. 4
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MASONRY
MASONRY
Volume 45. Number 8 August 2006
features
# 14
Farewell, My Friends
Architectural design expert and longtime masonry industry ally, Chris Huckabee, AIA, discusses his passion for the best building system on Earth and his thoughts on how the industry can return to its former glory.
# 18
Theft Costs Construction Industry More Than $1 Billion Annually
Theft of construction equipment and tools is an escalating problem across the country as employees, small-time thieves and sophisticated crime rings are ripping off contractors right on their own job sites. Find out the facts from industry experts and learn to protect your company and its assets from theft.
# 22
Controlling Color in Masonry Mortar
Mortar is one of the only job site materials made by hand and as needed. Discover the time-tested tips to making consistent color for any project.
# 26
Lithium Ion Drills Show Their Stuff
Advances in battery technology have opened up a whole new world for cordless drills, hammer-drills and rotary hammers. Learn more about the lithium ion technology, and how these products are advantageous for masons and mason contractors.
columns & departments
# 4
From the Editor
# 6
President's Message
# 8
Government Affairs
# 10
New Products
# 12
Making the Grade
# 32
Masonry Around the Nation
# 34
MIM Masonry Honor Awards
# 36
Full Contact Project Managemen
# 38
Classified Advertising
# 43
News
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