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MASONRY
September 2009 I Vol. 48, No. 9

features
# The Adjustable Scaffolding Advantage
Cut costs, jack up production, fit into confined spaces and work safely

# MCAA Education and Certification Update
An update on the

Stone Walls Are Strongest When They Can Weep

STONE&STUCCO DRAIN
By Mortar Net USA
TM

Where moisture is concerned, "holding it in" is a sign of weakness.

These walls are built to stand erect for generations, but t

FOR THE RECORD

Jennifer Morrell
Editor
jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

# A Mason Contractor's Role in Politics

Have you ever thought about running for a public office in your community? If you could directly apply your experie

FAQS
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Adjustable Scaffolding

Q: Why have so many of my competitors made the move to adjustable scaffolding?
A: Speed. When your masons keep laying instead of hopping planks... and the wall's alw

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Tom Daniel
President
Mason Contractors Association of America

MCAA
New Members
The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to welcome the following new members to the Association. MCAA would li

2 Free Bricklayers

If your crew of 8 bricklayers laid the same number of brick as your competitor's crew of 10? That's two free bricklayers. That's what happens when your men keep laying instead of stopping 20 minutes when they get scaffold-hig

MAKING THE GRADE

Jared Gandy: Winner and Entrepreneur

Jared Gandy is the winner of the secondary division of the 45th Annual SkillsUSA National Masonry Contest, thanks to his high standards and extraordinary work ethic.

A rec

FULL CONTACT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

By "Coach" Gary Micheloni

Is Your Defense Plugging
the Holes?

Football fever is already in the air! Kids are out of school for summer vacation, and I just spent the last weekend watching

BUSINESS BUILDING

By George Hedley

Is Your Company Stuck?

Is your business growing and giving you the results you want? Or, are you stuck and unable to get moving? Most companies only grow to a level at which the owner can s

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INDUSTRY NEWS
Please submit your news and events to:
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International Sustainability Design Competition
Potomac Valley Brick (PVB) announced a call for entries for a new international architectural green design

Bonsal American Expands Cincinnati Facitlity

Bonsal American has expanded its Cincinnati manufacturing facility. The Cincinnati plant was the original production facility for the Sakrete brand, which was introduced in 1936. This expansion, incl

INDUSTRY NEWS

The training leading to this designation makes these key employees experts in sustainable residential and commercial development. Sustainable development meets the needs of present construction without compromising the project spe