Words: Clint Bridges, EZ Scaffold “Were you a contractor?” I get this question a lot. Yes, we started out in construction (not specifically masonry), and that is how we transitioned into the scaffold business. From the time I was five, my dad would take me to work with him, quality time I would not take …
Not the police officer COP Words: Tom Vacala, https://brcconsulting.org/Photos: Tom Vacala, MASONRY Magazine Have you ever felt like the bricklayer in the picture above, getting a ticket for a violation on a jobsite? Or have you ever found yourself playing the role of a police officer, giving out safety violations? Many of us in the …
Enhancing Jobsite Safety Through ‘COPS’ – Continuous Oversight and Proactive Systems Read More
The MCAA is proud to welcome all of the Masonry Alliance Program partners as we kick off 2024. The Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) represents the MCAA’s flagship partnership initiative, designed to strengthen the industry through collaboration with dedicated suppliers. Full Industry Immersion – Our Alliance Program leverages all facets of the MCAA to position you …
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The Evolution of the Modern Mason: Maximizing Creative Expression with MSV Read More
The Power of Personality Assessments and AI in Your Hiring Practices Damian Lang Hiring can be a tedious task. For years, companies looking for the ideal candidates poured over resumes, narrowed them to a few, brought some in for interviews, and crossed their fingers that they selected the right person. Some companies branched out and …
Contractor Tip of the Month: Matching Personality Traits with Job Responsibilities Read More
George Hedley Contractors continually ask me what the future holds – Recession, Boom Or Bust? If I knew the exact answer, I would be the smartest person in the world, and you would see me on all the news shows daily. As every project type and market is different, watch the economic trends carefully. Continually …
Steven Fechino Well, I guess by now, you are thinking about getting back to work and all the items on your to-do list that you want to accomplish. The winter weather is now upon us, and the days have begun to get longer sunlight-wise by a whopping 2 minutes and 7 seconds; I will take …
Corey Adams I have a ton of conversations with other construction business owners. Most of the time, we just talk shop, network, or laugh at things we have seen over the years. I enjoy having conversations that are not keyboard-related. Inevitably, some of them ask about growing their business. Now, my wife says I ramble …
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