Words: Paul PottsPhoto: noname Introduction When I started in the construction industry in the eighties I was as an owner’s representative building jails, juvenile homes, and office buildings for a central Michigan county. All projects of a million dollars or larger in outstate Michigan were general contracting projects where the owner negotiated agreements with a …
Words: Carrier SniderPhoto: A & J Fotos Getting a job done in the masonry industry also includes doing it as safely as possible. When it comes to planning what the masonry project will entail, contractors must also include their safety plan. Basic first aid should always be at the forefront of a contractor’s mind to …
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Words: Stephanie Heckroth, Seedorff Masonry, Inc. Photos: Seedorff Masonry, Inc. and the Masonry Institute of Iowa We need more bricklayers. We all know it. But how do we build this next generation of bricklayers if they’ve never heard of masonry? High school industrial tech classes have made notable progress with the addition of new programs …
Words: Vanessa Salvia Photo: mihalec At this point, we’re all accustomed to wearing personal protective gear in the form of masks when we go about much of our daily lives. Even though we might rather not, they’ve become a fact of life in many ways. Wearing masks may have been a new experience for many …
Editor’s note: This is the first part of a 2-part column series provided by Artie Bernaducci. Although most people know that Social Security can be a key component of retirement income, many do not realize that the income doesn’t necessarily have to be based on their work record. For instance, there are four different categories …
Words: Vanessa SalviaPhoto: Drazen_ There are few conversations that take place more often than the one about stress management. Most people have no choice but to get a job and then continue showing up for that job day after day. There are 168 hours in a week. If you take away 8 hours a night …
Words: Darcy BoylePhotos: PROSOCO Painting brick or other masonry units can be a great thing – it can help a building meet a desired aesthetic, provide UV resistance, reduce deterioration and make it easier to clean. But, like all things, there’s a wrong way to do it, which increases the likelihood of call-backs and headaches …
Words: Ashley Johnson Photos: JByard The United States is fortunate to retain so many historical treasures that take us back to an earlier era and allow us to glean from our past lessons and ideas that help us mold and direct our future. One of those historical treasures is the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, a …
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