Masonry Magazine December 2000 Page. 37
Thinking
By Michael Adelizzi, MCAA Executive Director
Several questions were debated during the two-day strategy session which will dramatically affect mason contractors well into the future. Questions like: What will the construction market be like thirty years from now?; Who will our industry's competitors be?; Will masonry be a vital part of construction?; Will new construction methods make masonry obsolete?; If masonry is to thrive in the future, how can we train enough workers to make us viable as contractors?
The twenty-four members and association staff debated, at length, over what the future will bring and how members will be forced to contend with that future. They also brainstormed as to how the MCAA should position itself to best serve the membership to achieve success in that future. While most members worry about the present climate and getting through the next year, those MCAA members that helped to develop the new association strategic plan focused on the future profitability of the entire membership. Will members be able to compete against other systems? How will customers view masonry? Will government regulations
"After spending two days talking about construction and masonry, I'm excited about the future and MCAA's role in shaping it."
David Hill, Education Chairman
(left to right) Association Vice President Bill McConnell of Architectural Paving and Stone, Mackie Bounds of Brazos Masonry, MCAA Staff Member Rashod Johnson, Tom Daniel of GBC Concrete and Masonry, Doug Nichols of Doug Nichols Enterprises, Jerry Painter of Painter Masonry and Senior Officer Alan Griffin discuss how masonry will be impacted by future codes and standards.
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