From the stone mason and automotive mechanic to the dentist, hair stylist, professional fisherman, carpenter and craftsman, high quality tools are essential for high quality results. And whether you have fish scales, mortar, grease, wood chips, dirt, dust or hair in or on your tools, they need routine cleaning and tender loving care (TLC) for …
Masonry instructor Kenny Allen has a lot to say about the trade. “The word ‘mason’ is universally accepted as one with the highest skill,” says Allen, who also serves as a recruiter for the Wallace Community College’s Selma Masonry/Building/Trades Program, an MCAA program in Selma, AL. “The vernacular of masonry permeates widely from biblical scholarship to …
Preparing The Next Generation Of Masonry Professionals: Wallace Community College Read More
Employee tracking can be one of those jobs that can consume the entire day. With the help of technology this task’s difficulty has been decreased, but there are other ways to keep track of who is doing what and where. So here are two crew tracking software applications that may be the answer to the …
Como sabran gracias a nuestra serie de Mampostería Maravillosa, las estructuras creadas en el oficio tienen una rica historia y han superado el paso del tiempo. Sin embargo, no toda la mampostería histórica está fuera de los Estados Unidos. De hecho, uno de los edificios con más historia en la industria se encuentra en Washington …
Translation: Tesoros Americanos: La Catedral Nacional de Washington Read More
Editor’s Note: For the second installation of our Wall of Fame series, we’re highlighting Brett Hales, who comes from a long line of masonry professionals dating back to the early 1900’s. He’s been in the industry for over 20 years, starting out at around seven years old, and is currently the Vice President of Hirschi …
Nestled in the center of Old Town Alexandria on the historic King Street, the Lorien Hotel has been a popular place to go for relaxation, special occasions or vacations. This boutique hotel opened in 2009 featuring 107 guest rooms, full-service spa, banquet and meeting rooms, and more. The updates included new décor in the living …
The MCAA Chapter in Upstate New York has teamed up with Syracuse Habitat for Humanity and Aptum Architecture of Syracuse University School of Architecture, with the task of building two new test model homes for the development of Habitat Houses in Syracuse, New York. “The key component of the collaboration is the construction of the …
Masonry Gives Back: Upstate NYC Chapter and Habitat for Humanity Collaboration Read More
Those title lyrics come from a popular song by the English rock band Pink Floyd. However, any brick is simply not just another brick in the wall. Each and every one is an integral part of an architectural composition, which speaks softly of fine craftsmanship across the ages. Innovative technology is not relegated to the …
“In all and all, you are just another brick in the wall … “ Read More
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