Words: Damian LangPhoto: Hill Masonry Inc. Incentive programs are powerful tools to motivate and engage employees. They serve to incentivize them toward top performance. However, they only work if they are easy to understand, properly communicated, and backed by the integrity of the company. During an interview with a candidate for one of our management positions, …
Words: Nick VaccaroPhoto: C&S Inc. The costs associated with operating a business can be significant, and just like in the masonry business, the process of funds allocation and accounting can be daunting at best. A delicate balance must be maintained in the distribution of funds. Smart purchases must be made while directing other monies into …
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Words: Indi Blake Photos: MASONRY Magazine Over the last 500 years, Mexico has been the stage for a dramatic and fascinating history. From the Spanish conquest to violent uprisings to opulent grandeur, all the way to the emergence of its current vibrant, modern culture. If all of this immense history could be distilled into one …
Words: Carrie Snider Photos: Albert Vecerka, Carnegie Mellon University, Ed Rombout, Esto, Jeanne Chen, Moore Ruble Yudell Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA., is known for its science and technology programs, among many others. Over the years, students have gravitated toward the school, and attendance has grown. Specifically, the Tepper School of Business had outgrown …
Words: Jason KronPhotos courtesy of David Sparks Photography and Steve Maylone Photography Natural stone has long been regarded as the premier choice for durability, ease of maintenance, and timeless design. Now armed with cutting-edge technologies, natural stone suppliers offer numerous capabilities for achieving the design intent. For example, AutoCAD and 3D modeling software allow computer-generated …
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Words: Corey Adams Photo: dima_sidelnikov “Good employees want to work for good companies.” I can’t attribute this quote to myself or anyone. But, it is a statement of fact that is becoming clearer by the day. More and more companies are complaining about the ability to find good workers. It is immediately followed by “These …
Words: Steven Fechino, Engineering and Construction Manager, Mortar Net Solutions Photos: Mortar Net Solutions, Keene Sponsored by Mortar Net Solutions Walls today offer better technology and water protection than in years past. Adhered masonry veneers are better designed and perform more efficiently when the entire wall system is considered before and during installations. Here is a …
Words and Photos: NCMCA Because of COVID-19 precautions, the North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA) continued to experience curtailed activities in 2021. However, by any measure, it was a successful year. The 2018 revitalization of NCMCA’s workforce development efforts with the addition of Ryan Shaver to the NCMCA staff devoted to full-time workforce development and …
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