2023 is just about wrapped up and will soon be in the past. If you haven’t already evaluated your performance for the year, it’s not too late to start. Figure out what worked well for you and what did not. This evaluation exercise should be performed each year. Expecting to grow or achieve better results …
Words and Photos: Scott Conwell, FAIA, FCSI, Director of Industry Development, International Masonry Institute Introduction Since ancient times, the entertainment complex has been a celebrated building type. Among every major city’s magnificent churches and government buildings were its monumental arenas and theaters. The influence of a city was proportional to the seating capacity of its …
Editorial Note: The MCAA is grateful for another successful year in the masonry industry. As we wrap up 2023, we wanted to put together a list of significant innovations in masonry tools, equipment, PPE, and technology. Check out the features below. Tools Keystone Forged Masonry Trowels by BonBon’s Keystone Forged Masonry Trowels are forged from …
Words: MASONRY Magazine, Hirschi MasonryPhotos: Jessenia Abrego Hirschi has three core values: Win Work. Achieve Results. Be fulfilled. Part of that fulfillment comes from serving the community. Throughout the year, Hirschi has continued to make a difference in the lives of many. The efforts in the industry do not go unnoticed. Hirschi partnered with Goodie …
The Historic Hershey Hotel was an amazing setting for our midyear meeting. Completed in 1933, this hotel is referred to as the house that chocolate built. The fact is, Milton Hershey chose the finest building materials available, masonry, to construct this magnificent hotel. It was a spectacular venue for this special group to get together. …
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Damian Lang Determining if you should shut down your business One of the most difficult decisions for a business owner to make is when to call it quits. Last month, I wrote about the financial challenges at a couple of my companies. Using the example of how I pumped water from my grandfather’s old hand-powered …
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Corey Adams Standing room only. That was the scene for a lesson I learned at 17 years old. I didn’t know it was a lesson at the time, but that is typical of a 17-year-old boy. When I was a senior in high school, our basketball team was pretty darn good. Early in the season, …
Steven Fechino Every month, I try to take a common subject that relates to all of us in the masonry trade. I try to simplify it and sometimes define parts that, if you are older like me, well, honestly, maybe you just forgot the details. Last month, I discussed Hydrochloric acid that is commonly used …
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