Words: Chris Rodermond Photos: Glen-Gery, Omega International Thin brick applications have been a staple in commercial construction for the past few decades, providing long-lasting solutions, excellent aesthetics, and less expensive project costs when compared to traditional brick construction. Now, with advances in the materials providing more product choice and availability, both commercial and consumer sectors are seeing growth of these materials …
Words: Danielle Higley Accurate cost estimates in masonry aren’t just helpful—they’re essential. According to Carnegie Mellon University, “Cost estimating is one of the most important steps in project management.” Write a bad estimate, and the entire project may go off the rails. But what components go into an estimate, and what parts might be problematic? According …
Don’t Let One Bad Labor Estimate Ruin Your Business Read More
Words: Guy Erickson, Trimble Concrete Segment Business Manager N.A. and Jarod Beaman, Trimble Application SpecialistPhotos: Trimble Solutions The Problem What is the problem with construction information? Information is lost as it passes from one person to another for drawings, traditional quantity take-offs, schedules and reports to communicate project progress. For example, when we study a set of drawings, it …
Constructible BIM for Masonry: Estimate, Plan and Build Read More
Damian Lang My wife Rachelle teases me about the simple policies I have for us. Some of these include: When we are having a drink, always put mine on the right side so I know the right one is mine. If we are out somewhere and get separated, always go back to the last place …
Contractor Tip Of The Month: The First Night of Sleep is On Me, the Second Night is On You Read More
Paul Odom, MCAA Chairman Here we are in November already. Time surely flies when you are having fun. November always has me thinking about the many things I have to be thankful for. I have a great family, friends, and have had a good career in the masonry industry that has provided a great life …
Chairman’s Message: Thankful for The Little Things Read More
Originally ran in the 2018 February issue of MASONRY ¡Cambio en el Estilo de vida! Escribo este artículo para ayudar a mis compañeros supervisores, contratistas y dueños de negocios a evitar algunos de los errores que he cometido en mis más de 30 años de ser dueño de un negocio. I ayudo a una persona …
Originally ran in the 2018 July issue of MASONRY Contabilidad de Costo de Trabajo para Contratistas de Construcción Ayudar a los contratistas a determinar si están haciendo dinero, me recuerda a una pesadilla de hace muchos años. Fue durante nuestra junta mensual de Pérdidas y Ganancias (P&G) de Octubre cuando nuestro controlador nos dio la devastadora noticia …
Words: Deanna Quintana Photos: kali9 If you enjoy working with your hands and the satisfaction of leaving a legacy behind, then starting a career in construction is the next step for you. You’ve been to school, or received the appropriate training, and you wonder – what comes next? Write a resume Apply for a position as a skilled craftsperson Interview It’s as …
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