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Time for Telematics: Using Valuable Data to Keep Your Telehandler Productive

Words and Photos: Mitch Fedie, Product Manager, Pettibone/Traverse Lift LLC When telematics first emerged as a construction and masonry industry buzzword, the primary selling point was the ability to track equipment whereabouts and hopefully recover a machine if stolen from a jobsite. While users can still use telematics to make sure their assets are exactly …

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Creating Effective Masonry Estimating Bid Summary Sheets

Words: Brad Bartlett, Professional Copywriting and Content WritingPhotos: MASONRY Magazine, wutwhanfoto With any construction project, effective masonry estimating is necessary to ensure that everything goes off without a hitch. This means that having an effective bid summary sheet is essential for any construction company or contractor to get the job done right. Bid summary sheets …

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Member Story: Best Block

Words and Photos: Best Block  Architectural Masonry Rebuilding the Industry Masonry has been an essential part of construction for centuries. It has been used to create stunning architectural masterpieces and durable infrastructure. While there are more building material options than ever and new technologies available, few can match the durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal …

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Beyond the Flames: Masonry’s Resiliency

Words and Figures: Steven Judd, SE, CBS, Technical Director at Interstate Brick It shouldn’t surprise anyone to hear that fired brick (made from clay or shale) doesn’t burn.  Bricks are not made of combustible material and they are typically fired to temperatures around 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit to make them.  If they were combustible, they would …

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Business Building: Can Technology Help Contractors Hit Their Goals?

George Hedley Over 15 years ago, I wrote an article titled: “Is Your Goal To Retire Before You Learn The Computer?” At that time, many construction company owners didn’t want to add technology to their operations and were hoping computerization wouldn’t be required to do business. Boy, were they wrong. Now cutting-edge technology is required …

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Fechino Files: The Mortar Net Solutions Masonry Apprentice Scholarship

The Mortar Net Solutions Masonry Apprentice Scholarship is open for applicants to apply for the 2023 November presentation. Scholarships are typically applied for by an instructor, Working Mentor or an Employer that has that special student that works hard every day. This year Mortar Net Solutions will offer 40 scholarships that support the Masonry trade, …

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