Words: Nicole NeedlesPhoto: NCCER NCCER strives to support the construction industry by providing the best resources for craft training and workforce development. To continue to help the industry the best it can be, NCCER is ensuring they are well-equipped to do so. By highlighting specific areas of improvement and ideas for new development in 2021, …
Words: Vanessa Salvia Photo: Krystsina Yakubovich Masons know that a building is built one piece at a time, brick by brick. A goal is achieved the same way, be it putting one foot in front of the other to walk a mile or stashing an emergency fund away one dollar at a time. Heck, even …
Words: Uma BassoPhotos: Husqvarna, iQ Power Tools, Bosch, Oneida It takes more than hardhats and steel-toed shoes to stay safe on the job. Dust may not seem like an obvious danger, but it can pose severe health issues for workers who breathe it in. Construction dust may be present in the air for a variety …
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Words: Adrian DominguezPhotos: Advanced Masonry Restoration Midwesterners are no strangers to perseverance born from rebuilding – look no further than the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) and their efforts behind the creation and renovation of the historical Mill City Museum in downtown Minneapolis, MN. It was built in 1874 as the largest flour mill at the …
Words: Joanne M. AndersonPhotos: Pettibone Telehandlers are some of the most useful, reliable, well-designed pieces of equipment in the construction and masonry industries. They were an instant hit coming on the scene in 1977, the same year Elvis died, personal computers by Apple and Commodore were sold, and “Star Wars” was released on the big …
Words: Macy Sears Photos: Natnan Srisuwan, Director, rawrf8 Accidents happen, right? It’s how you prepare for the unknown that matters most. In the construction industry, that means wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). When it comes to masonry, safety should always be a top priority. Every jobsite and assignment poses a risk for potential hazards. The list …
Words: Dawn Rogers, Executive Director of Arizona Masonry Council Photos: Arizona Masonry Council In May 2020, two long-standing fixtures in the masonry industry joined together to form one cohesive voice to serve the contractors, producers, and professionals in Arizona. The Arizona Masonry Contractors Association and the Arizona Masonry Guild officially merged to form the new …
Words and Photos by Dean Marsico One of the most exciting times for a homeowner is when they start a project that they have been saving and planning for over the course of months or even years. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has devastated certain sectors of our economy that may never come back. At the same time, outdoor living …
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