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RAISING THE LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM

MASON CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR

PROFESSIONALISM. The Mason Contractors Association of America has developed a National Masonry Certification program and will begin the work of educating and certifying ou

2007
MASONRY
Voice of Masonry Industry
me 46, Number 5

CERTIFICATION
FAQS

INSIDE:
Industry Technology
Mast Climber Case Studies
New Saws
New Products Round-up

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www.masonco

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MASONRY

MASONRY
Volume 46. Number 5
May 2007

CERTIFICATION
FAQS
INSIDE
New Dimension Masonry Inc. received an MCAA 2007 International Excellence in Masonry Award for its masonry work on the San Elijo

From the Editor

Internet Resources
▼ Jennie Farnsworth, editor
jen@lionhrtpub.com

If you're like me, you're always looking for ways to stay on top of your game and to keep your business on the cutting edge of technology, trend

President's Message

I'm sure you are all well aware of the Mason Contractors Association of America's (MCAA) introduction of the National Mason Contractor Certification for our industry's more than 20,000 mason contractors. We introduced this p

The Big Secret...
What Non-Stop learned when we were a large masonry contractor...

Non-Stop was born from the lessons we learned as a masonry contractor ourselves. We were as large as any and more profitable than most. But we never became w

Government Affairs
MCAA Testifies Before
Congress
Jessica Johnson Bennett, Director of Government Affairs. Mason Contractors Association of America

Unfortunately, some unscrupulous contractors around the country are misclassifying

Misclassification of Workers

Misclassifying employees as independent contractors allows employers to avoid paying workers of their legal rights and the government of payroll taxes. These employers raise safety and health issues by not

Making the Grade Student
Note: If you have an apprentice mason to nominate, contact:
J. David Holt,
c/o Holt Marketing Group, Inc.
6120 Union Chapel Road, Suite 100
Kansas City, Mo. 64152
or fax to (816) 891-6666.

in the

100% ACCURATE. EVERY WORKER. EVERY JOBSITE. EVERY COST CODE. EVERY DAY.

38:53 Hours Bill Owen worked last week.

55:56 Total hours: Scaffolding
176:39 Total hours: Placing Brick

232:35 Total hours to date: Crestview

Masonry: What do you feel is the biggest misconception about the masonry industry?

Evenson: That masonry is too expensive and it leaks. Everything leaks if it's not done right. And expensive against what, concrete? What, ugly gray con

Contractor

to Contractor

"Keep your goals set in front of you and then go for them."

Evenson: Economy. It has to stay reasonably good in order to grow and keep even. Stay humble and keep your goals set in front of you and then

Contractor to Contractor

"There's a lot to like about MCAA."

products. For example, lightweight block, texture and finishes, artificial products, stamped concrete, etc.

Masonry: What do you feel are the most critical issues y

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MCAA CERTIFICATION
BY MICHAEL ADELIZZI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Our efforts to certify the industry's contractors is a highly welcomed move. Virtually all of the p

News

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