Table of Contents

March 2009

Editor's Notes

• Rekindling the Spirit
  

Features

• Showcase: In the Public Eye
  A combination of timing, location, and teamwork has put the Maplewood Police and Court Building in Maplewood, N.J., in a unique position as the state's first green municipal building.
  
  [WEB EXTRA] For more photos and architectural drawings of this project, click here.
• Mast Climber Safety
  The International Powered Access Federation is at the forefront of safety initiatives, and 2008 saw important progress.
• Magnificent Masonry
  Masonry's mass provides sound isolation and bass response, which makes it a natural choice for superlative acoustic performance.
• Another Brick in the Wall
  Do masonry contractors offer new opportunities for SRW sales?

Departments

Brickbats

• ACME Brick Receives Good Housekeeping Seal
• Call for Papers - Symposium on Masonry
• How Contractors Succeed in a Tough Economy
• Medical Center Wins ICRI Award
• TMS/NCSEA Offering Webinar Series
• RMCA Presents Masonry Excellence Awards

Troubleshooting

• Rubberized Asphalt Flashing
• Mortar Types

Mason's Toolbag

• Strengthening our Position

Sustainability

• Clearing the Air
  Kids breathe easier in healthy schools.