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Manufacturers and suppliers �ability to create standard building product models with specifications; improved access to procurement and supply requirements and E-com�merce platforms; links to MRP (materials requirements planning) and EPD ( environmental product declarations).
Craftworkers -opportunities to reclaim and expand market share; data sharing for increased safety and productivity.
Mason contractors -increased opportunities for promoting masonry construction; tools for interactive sched�uling and coordination; safety manage�ment tools; interoperability tools for improved communications with archi�tects and engineers and construction managers.
Construction managers/general con�tractors -interactive scheduling, quanti�ty takeoff and coordination tools; safety management tools; tools for improved communications with mason subcon-
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MCA of St. Louis Names Dwyer as Association Manager
The Mason C,on�
tractors Association
of St Louis, one of
the area's oldest con�
struction trade asso�
ciations, has hired
Matt Dwyer to serve
as its association
Matt Dwyer manager.
Chartered on March 9, 1896, the MCA provides its members the knowledge and means of increasing efficiency and productivity in masonry construction, along with advo�cacy of increased construction with brick, block and stone. Its contractor members are the owners, principal part�ners, CEOs and senior management of firms engaged in masonry construction. Associate members are firms and indi�viduals that supply and support the industry.
"I'm looking forward to working with and assisting the members of the MCA in any way possible," says Dwyer. "The masonry trade is one of the oldest heritages in St Louis and it will be my goal to actively advocate on behalf of the MCA membership:'
TekTerior Systems to Represent Mortar Net Solutions
Effective July 15, 2014, TekTerior will represent Mortar Net Solutions Inc. in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska. Mortar Net is the leader in developing and providing moisture management solutions for masonry con�struction. In its over 20 year history Mortar Net has introduced multiple innovations to improve the sustainabili�ty and performance of masonry struc�tures. Among the products introduced are: MortarNet, a breakthrough in mor-
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to welcome the following new members to the Association. The MCAA would like to thank them for joining their fellow mason contractors nationwide in helping to build a strong and successful masonry industry.
for August 2014
Bellai Brothers Construction
Ottawa, ON
Canada
613-782-2932
www.bellai.com
Contractor Member
BrickStone Masonry, Inc.
Boston, MA
617-505-9883
Contractor Member
Shannon Masonry Construction, Inc.
Santa Rosa, CA
707-544-6266
Contractor Member
Discover the many benefits your company is missing by not becoming a member of the MCAA Call 800-536-2225 or visit www.masoncontractors.org/join to join the MCAA today. Together,we are stronger.
tar collection devices; BlockFlash, the most effective moisture control solution for single wythe concrete masonry unit structures; and TotalFlash, the first inte�grated flashing and drainage solution for cavity wall masonry construction.
"Mortar Net is pleased to add its name to the industry leaders repre�sented by TekTerior;' says Mortar Net President, Gary R. Johnson. "The technical expertise, industry knowl�edge, and focus on total solutions for wall systems of the TekTerior team fit well with Mortar Net's approach. We are confident they will bring excellent service and support to the design pro�fessionals specifying and to the masons insta1ling our products."
Walt Suman, TekTerior's president, adds,"The Mortar Net family ofproducts is focused on solutions to many of the moisture management issues we have in the Northwest Their mix is a complement to our total offering ofmembranes, insu�lation and cladding systems:' IMAS
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