SPEC MIX, Inc. has added a NEW Architect, Engineer and Specifier section to the SPEC MIX web site. Delicious | Digg | Facebook | MySpace | Stumbleupon | Twitter
The California Building Standards Commission (BSC) unanimously has adopted the mandatory Green Building Standards Code (CALGREEN). Delicious | Digg | Facebook | MySpace | Stumbleupon | Twitter
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) held its sixth annual Online Auction was a big success. Delicious | Digg | Facebook | MySpace | Stumbleupon | Twitter
Cast Stone is alive and well in these challenging times. But — the construction industry struggles to maintain its’ equilibrium as the nation’s economy is challenged and many markets shrink. If the purchaser succumbs to the temptation of making the decision based solely upon price it is more than likely that they will face a dilemma with the resultant process. It’s a good time to think about basics.READ MORE...
We've all trekked the halls of massive trade shows like World of Masonry, amazed and amused at the big and bigger equipment. But sometimes, the little things we find are the ones that answer immediate, nagging (albeit small) problems on the actual jobsite.
Despite a challenging economic climate, attendance and attitudes were healthy this year during the 2010 MCAA Convention, held last month in Las Vegas during World of Concrete/World of Masonry.
As a mason contractor, it’s your job to be not only an informed buyer, but also a defensive buyer. This rings true for every piece of equipment on your jobsite, including planks.
Contractors can’t afford to throw away mortar mixers every time they finish a job, nor can they afford the breakdowns or repairs that come with the purchase of a low-quality mixer.
