Words: Corey Adams One thing I have learned over the twenty years of building construction companies is that there are plenty of gurus out there that will give you partial truths. They are everywhere right now. Every other ad we see on social media is for a company trying to sell me on their marketing …
Words: Vanessa Salvia Photo: jupiter55 When the temperature on the thermometer starts to dip, it can be easy to want to eat as if every day is Super Bowl Sunday and we’re all guests at a never-ending buffet party. We tend to want cheesy, rich foods, lots of carbs, sugary treats, and creamy sauces. That’s not …
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Words: Uma Basso Photo: hxdbzxy Many of us do not think twice about carrying a box of materials or heavy objects through the jobsite. After all, how tough can it be to pick up a box and bring it from one place on the job to another? In the world of construction, lifting and carrying heavy …
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Words: MASONRY Magazine Photos: Alexsi, Anyaberkut, Extracker Software, IPGGutenbergUKLtd, LeslieLauren, linephoto, matspersson0, Matthew Filstead, MCAA, MoMorad, Natnan Srisuwan, Protectiflex LLC and Enviromate Ltd, SPEC MIX, Swede Melgaard, Tekla Trimble Intro 2020 was a year unlike any other. The COVID-19 pandemic dominated mainstream media, and here at Masonry Magazine we certainly covered this topic as often as …
Words: MASONRY Magazine Photos: April Ruiz, Seth Schiavo, Chris Labrie, and Max Berry In the 2020 edition of Young Professionals of the Year, we selected four of our favorite interviews that we have conducted throughout the course of the year. Out of the many series that we run at MASONRY Magazine, this and GEN NXT are …
Words: Ashley JohnsonPhoto: artursfoto In the contractor’s world, there is no end to tools, instruments, and gadgets designed to measure, calculate, and survey any aspect or detail of a job. Traditional tools like tape measures, levels, carpenter’s squares are fixtures to the accuracy and quality of any project. Technology is spawning an entirely new area …
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Words: David Biggs, PE, SEPhotos by David Biggs unless otherwise noted In previous articles, we’ve visited marvelous masonry in Egypt, Turkey, Iraq, Peru, and the Czech Republic. Check out past issues if you missed any of these! Now we turn to North America for more examples of Marvelous Masonry. While the masonry structures of North …
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A comprehensive look at eye and head protection, what to look for, and what to take into consideration Words: Ashley JohnsonPhotos: Radians Construction work environments pose significant occupational hazards that can limit construction time or delay a project. Having the right safety equipment is critical to maximizing efficiency, eliminating liabilities, and ensuring a successful outcome …
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