Words: Joanne M. AndersonPhotos: AMS-Merlo The slang interpretation of “heavy lifting,” courtesy of Wiktionary is: “The most demanding part of an endeavor; work requiring the most effort, resources or consideration.” In the masonry business, “heavy lifting” is quite literal as bricks and CMUs most often constitute a load that needs to be moved up, over, …
Words: Uma BassoPhotos: Gatec, Panasonic, Sonim If you have been working in the construction industry, no doubt that you’ve had your share of rugged technology. Phones and other devices of yesterday were not much more than a big machine with a protective case that was painfully slow. Fast-forward to today, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised …
Spirit levels are essential to producing high-quality work. In short, these tools help you determine if a horizontal surface is level or not. If you are checking a vertical surface, a level will let you know if that surface is plumb or perpendicular to the ground. This is why it’s important to choose a high-quality …
On The Level: Keson and SOLA: The Ultimate Guide to Using Spirit Levels Read More
Damian Lang Some contractor friends invited me to go ATV riding on the Hatfield and McCoy trails in Pocahontas, West Virginia. Intrigued by the history of the land we were riding on, I did some research on one of the greatest feuds of all time that was held between the Hatfield and McCoy families. Think …
Contractor Tip Of The Month: Fighting With Your Competition Can Kill Your Business Read More
Words: Corey Adams I was never a fan of clichés. I always compared them to outdated stereotypes that did more harm than good. Nothing more than leftover remnants of the way things used to be. But then, as they say, curiosity killed the cat, and I began to dive deep into them. Deep into …
Dan Kamys, Editorial Director – dkamys@masonrymagazine.com I always look forward to our August issue, because it typically means I get to talk a little bit about our MCAA Midyear Meeting in September. It goes without saying that this year, things are a little different as we head into the meeting. However, we are all …
Words: George Hedley What business activity makes the most $$$ for your construction company? I bet you didn’t say: ‘sales!’ To most contractors, their total sales effort is no more than waiting for a request to bid to show up, then downloading the plans from a customer, estimating the job, turning in a bid, …
Paul Oldham, MCAA Chairman The Midyear Meeting is right around the corner and together with the French Lick Resort, we are full steam ahead for a safe week of activities. Starting on Sunday for those golfers looking for a truly exceptional golf experience, The Pete Dye Course will not disappoint. Sunday evening my wife Lisa …
Chairman’s Message: Getting the Most Out of Midyear Read More
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