Masonry Magazine October 1999 Page. 5
MASONRY
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASONRY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Volume 38 Number 5
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 1999
The Masonry Show Preview 35
It's Show Time... Sixteen pages of information on activities, workshops, entertainment, hotels, seminars, events, and exhibitor information. Registration form on page 51.
Problem with a Competitive Bid 9
The author offers some reflections on the competitive bid process (CB) and why CB, by it's very nature, drives damaging and detrimental wedges between the construction team players who's true goal should be to work together as a team to achieve a successful and similar end.
Profiting From Loses 17
Almost every type of loss can be minimized through good management or, in most instances, turned into a badly-needed infusion of cash for the masonry operation.
Masonry Demonstrates Edge Over Tilt-Up 19
By using concrete masonry units instead of concrete tilt-up construction, one company shaved eight weeks off of its typical construction schedule. In addition, total construction costs on the Wandermere store were more than $1 million lower than the cost of previous tilt-up projects.
Masonry Industry Promoting Our Workforce 22
Contributing members of the masonry industry joined together recently to support the 35th annual Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Kansas City, Mo., June 30 through July 2.
Are You a Manager or Leader 25
Don't make the mistake of assuming that "management" and "leadership" are the same qualities. They're not. While management and leadership are both essential in most organizations, managers and leaders usually operate in very different ways.
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From the President 7
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Classified 54
Ad Index 54
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