Words: Steven Fechino Covering your work has so many positives that I would run out of room to discuss each of the benefits. One of the biggest benefits is that this time of year, you can begin working earlier because frozen frost stays off your work and on the wall covering. Efflorescence and new wall …
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Words: Dick Dentinger My wife and I have two children. Two incredible daughters, now in their thirties, each have cut their own path leaving Sheryl and I proud and confident with the lives they’re building. Because of the careers they are in and the generation they represent, I especially value how they keep us current …
Words: Ron Baer, Unique Industries: Kem-O-Kleen At the recent World of Concrete convention, contractors from all over the country had a great opportunity to see old friends and make new ones. To see the best of the best masons, and to see all kinds of labor-saving devices and technology for new and restoration masonry projects. …
Words: Clint BridgesPhotos: EZ Scaffold I am rehashing an article I wrote ten years ago because the issues have not gone away, and there is no relief on the horizon. “Is the rest of the country busy?” As I travel around and visit with contractors, this seems to be a prevailing question. Depending on where …
Words: Concrete Masonry Checkoff Denver, Colo. (February 21, 2024) – The Concrete Masonry Checkoff (CMC) announced today that Alicia Hodges will be joining the organization as Program Director on February 26, 2024. “Alicia brings a collaborative spirit to the Concrete Masonry Checkoff,” said Kim Spahn, CEO, CMC. “I’m impressed with her dynamic drive to succeed, …
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Words: Kristen Garman, CMHA CMHA Board Installs Sam Hoehner as Chair to Board of Directors HERNDON, VA (February 13, 2024)—During last week’s Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association’s Annual Meeting in Denver, CO, Sam Hoehner, Regional VP of Greater Louisville for Lee Building Products was installed as the Association’s new Board Chair. Hoehner succeeds Matt Lynch …
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Words: Amy OakleyPhotos: Natural Stone Institute Oberlin, OH, February 12, 2024—Greg Osterhout (Northern Stone Supply) has received the 2023 David Fell Spirit of Service Award. Greg Osterhout has believed in the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program since the beginning of NSI’s involvement with the program. Under his leadership, Northern Stone Supply eagerly stepped up to …
Words: Kevin O’Shea, Hydro Mobile The mast climber (MCWP) industry has been consistently working to highlight regulations and standards which MCWP owners and users should be aware of, and which govern and influence the safe use of the product. MCWPs are very different to other forms of powered access. For example, a scissor lift is …
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