Masonry Magazine January 2001 Page. 62
The masonry industry has started joint ventures with engineering departments in major universities. Provinces are combining to create common curriculum for the trades. A new national masonry initiative can maximize the gains from these activities.
THE RECOMMENDATIONS
The study based a series of nine recommendations on the findings reported here.
Recommendation #1: Form the Canadian Masonry Human Resources Council (CMHRC)
It is proposed that a new group be created to implement the findings and recommendations reported here. The CMHRC will include representatives from labor (both organized and independent), contractors, manufacturers, distributors, designers and trainers. The key operating decisions for this group will be determined in the first meetings. Membership of the CMHRC will be determined in cooperation with industry, labour, Human Resources Development Canada, the CCQ and the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship. In the long run the CMHRC will need to find industry-based funding for its work. The CMHRC will set goals and establish activities in eight areas.
Recommendation #2: Recapture Masonry Market Share
The first priority is a general initiative targeting a gain in market share with particular emphasis on the repair, restoration and renovation segments. This effort will include designers (architects, engineers, interior designers) who now receive too little training in masonry products.
Recommendation #3: Strengthen Management Skills (Business Acumen) of Contractors
Masonry contractors must find new skills and systems that will raise the quality and the image of their products. In particular, bidding, accounting, marketing and planning systems must improve and new standards are needed to prevent inexperienced entrants from undercutting realistic bids and weakening efforts by others to rebuild the industry's image.
Recommendation #4: Improve Health and Safety Practices within the Industry
Improving health and safety training is a priority for the new CMHRC. Particular focus is needed on new entrants especially those entering outside of apprenticeship - as well as independent operators or mason tenders.
Recommendation #5: Improve and Expand Apprenticeship Training
MASONRY WALL SCRAPER
foot pole
Removes excess mortar from block or brick
• Removes fins and burs from concrete wall form joints
WALL SCRAPER PAYS.
See us at MASONRY SHOWCASE Booth #935
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME "DOES NOT PAY"
Using our wall scraper keeps your people on the job.
Less standing on Scaffold Rungs
• Less Reaching
• Less Dropping of Rubbing Block
Less Down & Up by Dropping Block
Can Clear Room & Hallways of Scaffold
Can Clean Up and Allow Other Trades to Resume Their Work
SO, WHERE CAN YOU SPEND $73.00 AND HAVE IT RETURN TWOFOLD IN AN HOUR OR TWO?
ORDER TODAY-BY PHONE
SUP INDUSTRIES
598 Speedwell Forge Road
Lititz, PA 17543
1-717-626-8683
WATS: 1-800-722-8339
VOLCANO ROD
Electric Sand Pile Heater
1500 Watts 120 Volts
VOLCANO ROD is a specially designed electric heater that provides warm water and sand by the time you arrive at the job site. Volcano Rodwell not scorch sand maintains temperature at a constant of not over 200. This unit is thermostated and will cycle on and off intermittently
COMPACT-Volcano rod is only 16"x 38" long and one inch in diameter. It is easy to transport, can fit behind the seat of your truck.
RUGGED-Volcano Rod is designed for strength and durability. This unit is backed by a 60 day parts and labor warranty
To order send check or money order for $199.95 plus $8.50 shipping and handling charge to:
World Masonry Technologies, INC.
8620 Wea St.
MASONRY MAGAZINE
PO Box 322
1-(913)-585-3216
De Soto, KS 66018
JANUARY 2001