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 appearance and maintain long-term performance. Cleaning is also required by Code (Section 3.8 of The Masonry Society Specification …
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 business by …
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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 that you’ll see in the coming year. They’re called MASONRY x DESIGN, there …
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: 18-Month MCAA Membership Free 2020 WOC Show Floor Pass Access to MCAA …
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, document review, general business planning, strategic planning, and contract management strategies. John B. Swindal (jbswindal@swindalgroup.com) is the Managing Director of the Swindal Group. 2018 certainly …
My guess is that scheduling crews and dealing with people is what drives you crazy and keeps you up at night. When I speak at conventions, I often ask construction business owners and managers to tell me what their perfect business would be like. The common answer is a company without people! But the second …
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 wall, as high as they can go, in 20 minutes. …
We Don’t Have a Manpower Problem, We Have a Production Problem Read More
A Divided Government, But A Massive Opportunity Stephen A. Borg I sit here writing this article watching the television a full week after the 2018 Midterm Elections, as 10 House seats and 1 major Senate seat remain undecided and in the midst of some controversy. Pundits are busy spinning their takes on why and how …
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