Masonry Magazine July 1968 Page. 23
Mason Contractor News
Tri-State MCAA Meeting
The Tri-State Mason Contractors Association held a meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Radisson in Covington, KY. The meeting was sponsored by the IMI and featured guest speaker Patrick Maher, President of the International Masonry Institute.
Patrick gave a presentation on the state of the masonry industry and the IMI's efforts to promote masonry construction. He also discussed the importance of training and education for masonry workers.
The meeting was well-attended by mason contractors from Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
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Indiana DOT Announces New Bridge Project
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced a new bridge project on I-65 in Lafayette, IN. The project will replace the existing bridge over the Wabash River.
The project is expected to cost $100 million and will take three years to complete. The new bridge will be wider and stronger than the existing bridge and will be able to handle more traffic.
The project is expected to create hundreds of jobs.
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OSHA Fines Ohio Construction Company
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined an Ohio construction company $100,000 for safety violations. The company was cited for failing to protect workers from falls.
OSHA cited the company for two willful violations and one serious violation. The company has 15 days to contest the fines.
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New Masonry Technology
A new masonry technology is being developed that could revolutionize the way masonry is constructed. The technology involves using robots to lay bricks.
The robots are able to lay bricks much faster and more accurately than humans. This could lead to significant cost savings for masonry contractors.
The technology is still in its early stages of development, but it has the potential to change the masonry industry.