Steve Fechino


Roles


Hot This Time of Year
July 2026

Yes, summer is hot; that is just how it is. Summer heat can have effects on many things, and as I get older, I realize there is usually something I can do to tolerate the hot days. We all know the obvious, and I am sure every one of us has that person who

Trust Your Subs, Just Document!
June 2026

When I was working for a large masonry contractor, we typically performed masonry work with our own employees. When we would construct large Segmental Retaining Walls, often we would require a subcontractor who had larger equipment for different portions

The Truth About Hydraulic Fluid. If you know, you know.
March 2026

When I was a kid, winter was the time you went hunting and maintained your equipment so that when spring came, we were ready to work. I thought masonry offered me a career where I would have seasonal time

Completing a Project, Task, or Estimate
October 2025

I hope that the fall is upon you and that things are beginning to cool off. I truly feel blessed to be part of this trade; it has taught me discipline, work ethic, and pride. This may sound a bit funny, but here is why those lessons are important. Here in