For 2018, the Mason Contractors Association of America honored five new inductees into the Masonry Hall of Fame. On January 25th during the MCAA annual convention at the World of Concrete, the newest members of the Hall of Fame were honored at Fogo de Chão in Las Vegas during the closing dinner. This year, Mario …
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In our seventh GEN NXT interview and our first for 2018, we had the opportunity to speak with Joseph Blanton, an apprentice with WASCO, Inc. out of Nashville, Tennessee. In 2017, Joseph competed in his first Masonry Skills Challenge at the World of Concrete. He won in his division, and at the time of writing, …
Vehicles are a part of day-to-day life in the world of masonry. Whether it be a small contractor using his pickup truck and a small forklift to move pallets around a jobsite, or a large contractor with a team of hundreds using a telehandler to reach portions of a structure, they come in handy. They’re …
From the color of your truck, your house and your jacket to the color of tools, pills, buildings, dishes and product packaging, there’s a concerted effort to attract your attention, your approval, and yes, your money, through the use of color. Without looking at a logo or reading the company name, most stone masons and …
When we think of old cathedrals we often imagine those of Europe or throughout Latin America. Touring these places we repeatedly hear that they took centuries to come to fruition. For us Americans seemingly loathe to let a building remain for more than 50 years, such aging is near unfathomable. Yet we have one of …
One of the largest challenges facing the masonry industry is generating interest in the younger generations. Providing written marketing materials and social media posts are one way to stimulate the future generation of the trade, but in-person, hands-on events take the experience to the next level. In order for these events to be successful, the …
The Art Of Seeing: North Carolina’s Masonry Education Day Read More
Words: Beth Newhart Photos: Magnusson Architecture and Planning In the Morrisania neighborhood of the South Bronx in New York City, the site of the old St. Augustine’s Church and school building is being given a second chance. A new 13-story structure is nearing construction completion, with a chocolate brown facade and beaming floor-to-ceiling windows. St. …
SCAFFOLD INSPECTION Jobsite conditions are in a state of constant change. Weather conditions, activities by workers from other trades, and the wear from daily use can affect the integrity of equipment. Scaffolds are no exception. OSHA requires the inspection of scaffolds before each shift and after an event that could affect the scaffold’s structural integrity. …
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