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I talk to a lot of mason contractors daily. The great majority of them have a lot of work on the books right now. We seem to be coming out of this horrible downturn. If your area isn???t quite there yet, take heart; good times are coming.

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MASONRY
The Voice of the Mason Contractor
Volume 45, number 4

MCAA
International
Excellence
Awards

INSIDE:
State of the Association

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Brick & Bl

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MASONRY

MASONRY
Volume 45. Number 4
April 2006

MCAA
International
Excellence
Awards

INSIDE

S Lucia Inc, received an honor award in the 2006 MCAA International Excellence in Masonr

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When it comes to performance the choice is clear.

HYDEK MARK II-724
This gas-powered hydraulic mast climbing system is a performance heavyweight. Unparalleled safety, efficiency, set-up, mobility, adaptability, on-site training and a

President's Message

Frank Campitelli
President, Mason Contractors Association of America

I am grateful to the members of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) for entrusting me to serve as your national president for

Government Affairs

# Immigration Reform - How Does it Impact You?
Jessica Johnson Bennett
MCAA, Director of Government Affairs

For some time now, immigration reform has been a polarizing issue in the United States. The subject

Making the Grade Student in the Spotlight

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.

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MCAA
Books
Books
MASON CONTRACTORS
ASSOCIATION
OF AMERICA

Resource Guide

Basic Masonry Estimating
MCAA's Basic Masonry Estimating Manual gives mason contractors knowledge and insight into the basic fundamental

New Products

Buechel Stone Corp.
Chilton, Wisc.

Value Product Line

Buechel Stone's new Value Product Line includes Chilton Country Squire, Chilton Webwall, Chilton Sedona Rustic, Chilton Heritage Blend, Fond du Lac Country

Contractor
to Contractor
MCAA MEMBER CONTRACTORS RESPOND TO THE INDUSTRY ISSUES OF THE DAY.

Randy Jensen
Coastal Masonry Inc.
Pompano Beach, Fla.

Meet Randy Jensen, vice president of South Florida's Coastal Masonry and

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SAVE THE DATE

MCAA'S MASONRY SHOWCASE AND CONVENTION

Vegas Convention Center • Las Vegas, Nevada • March 29-31

Mud HogⓇ

Come to Booth# 2229 at Masonry Showcase

Show Special!

3 Bag MH10
$5395

5 Bag MH14
$6995

7 Bag MH 20
$8995

- Electric Start, hydraulic drive, hydraulic dump
- Thickest drum an