Masonry Magazine April 1975 Page. 32
Massive Research on Mason's Productivity
Sponsored by the Federal Government
Confirms that MORGEN SCAFFOLDING
Increases Mason's Production by 20%.
A four-volume Mason Productivity Study, conducted by the College of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, directed by Franklin B. Johnson, Ph.D., under contract H-1470 with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, makes the following statements:
"The important feature is to maintain a convenient level of work such that the mason experiences a minimum fatigue. Thus, Morgen Towers with the adjustable feature allow a higher rate of productivity than is possible with conventional tubular scaffolds." Vol. IV. 3.6.11.
"Recommendations: Use adjustable scaffolding properly located. Masons working on adjustable scaffolding increase productivity 20 percent over that obtained when working on 6-ft. fixed scaffolding." Vol. IV, 4.3.
Complete reports available from National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22151.
With a crew of ten masons, Morgen Scaffolding will save you $20,000 to $40,000 a year, depending on pay scale. In addition, it slashes the cost of laborers by eliminating rescaffolding, and reducing set-up, moving and tear down time. Write for complete information. For specific savings possible, include your current masons' and laborers' pay scales.
MORGEN MANUFACTURING CO. Box 160-E4 Yankton, S.D. 57078