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Drone Safety: An Update
Drones may be one of the world’s coolest new inventions. During the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, earlier this year, thousands were used to produce a light show the likes of which the world had never seen. Sales are increasing so...
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Economic Forecast: How Long Will It Last?
Strong Economy Confronts Rising Costs U.S. economic performance has been better of late than it has been for at least 13 years. While there has been abundant negativity regarding the propriety of tariffs, trade skirmishes, abandonment of various treaties, shifting...
read moreTech Talk: Cleaning Masonry Explained
Cleaning is usually carried out as the final step when building new masonry, removing mortar smears, grout spills, and other construction-related stains. Dirt, pollutants, biological growth, paint, and graffiti is removed from existing masonry to improve its...
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We Don’t Have a Manpower Problem, We Have a Production Problem
By Justin Breihaupt Jr., Owner of Non-Stop Scaffolding, Inc. One of the most popular events at the World of Concrete is the Fastest Trowel on the Block. You have several teams consisting of one bricklayer and one tender, each building a 30-foot- long 8-inch block...
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The 2019 World of Concrete: The Masonry Industry’s Showcase
The World of Concrete is the biggest event of the year for the masonry industry, and it connects suppliers and contractors in Las Vegas. At the MCAA and MASONRY Publications, the World of Concrete provides us the ability to teach, advocate, and have a little fun. The...
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Fireplace ~ Still the Heart of the Home
The warmth of a fireplace is both literal and figurative, and it remains one of the top three accoutrèments in a house on the home buyer's list. Some 60% of new homes have a fireplace, which is up from 36% in the 1970s, according to homeguides.com. Fireplaces are not...
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Artículo para abril 2018 – El rincón del pintor para MCAA Magazine Escrito por: Jerry Painter el 03-04-2018 Tema/Pregunta: Investigar filtraciones Ran March 2018 El otro día recibí una llamada peculiar de alguien con un problema de intrusión de agua. Durante una...
read moreSo Many Good Things To Come
So Many Good Things To Come Bronzella Cleveland, Editor - bcleveland@masonrymagazine.com As I write this, I can’t help but notice how quickly the year has gone by. It feels like the year just started a couple months ago, but the progress we’ve made with the magazines...
read moreContractor Tip Of The Month: Making Money and Going out of Business at the Same Time
Making Money and Going Out Of Business at the Same Time Damian Lang Can you make money, yet lose your business? Sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? Well, I am here to tell you that it is possible, as I have almost done it myself a time or two. Contractors go out of...
read moreMCAA Gateway: December 2018
MCAA New Member Package for WOC Attendees Join the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) during the World of Concrete, January 22-25, 2019 in Las Vegas, for the special rate of $599, and you’ll receive a membership package valued at over $3,000 including:...
read moreMASONRY x DESIGN: The Whole Building Process
MASONRY x DESIGN: The Whole Building Process Dan Kamys, Editorial Director - dkamys@masonrymagazine.com Bronzella and I don’t usually both write an Editorial Note in each issue of MASONRY, but this month I wanted to introduce an exciting new edition of our magazines...
read moreProtecting Your Business
Words: John Swindal The Swindal Group (www.swindalgroup.com) is a full-service construction consulting company providing specialty contractors with practical advice on contract formation, contract review, contract revision, contract negotiation, litigation strategy,...
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