Words: Jude Nosek If you have been reading On The Level at all over the last few years, you will not be surprised that on my refrigerator, I have a mission statement and some best practices for my family. I wholly admit I am nuts about this kind of thing. By that I mean, I …
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Damian Lang I have received tremendous feedback from an article I wrote a few years ago about my corporate policies, so I decided to provide an update for my readers. It may seem odd to some people, but my wife and I have developed some strategies that help maintain harmony in our relationship and reduce …
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Words: Zach Everett, Brazos Masonry Corporate Safety DirectorPhotos: metamorworks It was January 28, 1986 as I sat in my elementary school. There was an excited buzz, especially from teachers, about the launch of the space shuttle. This particular excitement came from a special guest on board the space shuttle that was not an astronaut by …
Words: Corey Adams I never thought high school was teaching me much. I think most headstrong boys of 16 years feel the same way. As I look back on it, however, there is something I learned that stuck with me from the first time I learned it. It came from what most consider the most …
Steven Fechino Last Friday, I purchased 22-tons of stone for a project that is about ten miles from the quarry, and I paid $180 for the delivery on top of the material expense. I knew it would be more than I liked, but $180 seemed like an excessive amount. Well, I was really wrong. It …
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Words: Patti Swanson, Bricks IncorporatedPhotos: Bricks Incorporated, Brick Of Chicago These days, we all know that recycling is good for the Earth — most people are familiar with recycling plastic bottles and aluminum cans, or even donating their old clothes. What many people don’t realize is that building materials can be recycled too! When an …
Larry Vacala, MCAA Chairman The check-off program could change the future of our industry. The funds are earmarked towards marketing, education & research, codes & standards, and workforce recruitment. Promoting the best building products will help grow our industry. There’s no denying, the most beautiful landmarks were built with masonry. We know masonry is superior …
Steven Fechino Laying out brick when you have step-downs, doors, and windows can be fun—but also a pain, sometimes. The layout has taught me that I needed to really understand the material that I was working with to better avoid small visual mistakes later. This topic, as elementary as it sounds, can be seen poorly …
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