Masonry Magazine January 2005 Page. 61
Cement Intensities in Construction
PCA has incorporated an upward adjustment in cement intensities for most nonresidential and some public construction sectors. Cement intensities measure the amount of cement used per level of construction spending. The increase in cement intensities is based on an improvement in the competitive conditions of concrete, which has not run up as much in price, relative to steel.
Cement Shortage Assessment Update
Tight cement supply conditions now prevail in portions of 35 states, however, not all portions of each state are characterized by tight supplies. The methodology used in the PCA shortage map tends to exaggerate the national shortage assessment.
MITA Fastest Trowel & Skills Challenge
On Saturday, October 30th, Orco lock held its annual Fastest Trowel Competition. Several journeymen showed up at 6:30 a.m. to begin the tournament to see who's the Fastest Trowel! This year's winners are:
Oscar Bojorguez
NuWay Inc.
Mauricio Avendano
NuWay Inc.
Marcos Silva
Superior Masonry
Also, held on the same day was the Skills Challenge Competition, comprised of union and non-union apprentices from around the state. This year, 16 competed, and the winners are:
1st Year
Mark Ferriera
Willams & Sons Masonry
2nd Year
Martin Lopez
K&S Masonry
3rd Year
Ryan Thomas
D.B.M. Hatch
Thank you to all the participants this year. The winners will go on to compete at the Masonry Showcase in Chicago on April 21. Everyone is encouraged to attend this great event! For more information on the Masonry Industry Training Association, please call (800) 995-4540.
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