MCAA Gateway: August 2018

Words: Bronzella Cleveland

MCAA Midyear Meeting Registration Open

Now Accepting Masonry Hall of Fame Nominations

Nominations due by October 1, 2018

By: Tim O’Toole The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Masonry Hall of Fame class. Nominees must have had a major impact on the masonry industry, not necessarily with just the MCAA, and must have been or be in the industry for a minimum of 25 years. Nominees can be, but are not limited to contractors, employees, instructors, architects, engineers, and association staff. Nominations are open to anyone in the masonry industry. Submissions must state the significant accomplishments of the individual nominee. Nominations will be accepted until Monday, October 1, 2018 at 11:59 PM CDT. Nominees accepted into the Hall of Fame will be inducted during the MCAA Convention. Visit www.masoncontractors.org/hall-of-fameto submit your nomination.  

Upcoming MCAA Webinars for August 2018

The MCAA Webinar Series features live and on demand webinars on topics such as job site safety new construction technology increasing profits and more.  Visit www.masoncontractors.org/live to view a full schedule of upcoming programs and to register. -------------------- How Codes Change the Way We Construct Masonry Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Effective Leadership Communication Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- The Power of Breakeven Analysis Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Modeling Masonry in Revit with Masonry iQ Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT Presented by: 3DiQ -------------------- Insurance Fraud is Costing Your Company! Monday, August 27, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT Presented by: Federated Insurance -------------------- Basic Masonry Estimating Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT Members: $200.00 Non-Members: $300.00 -------------------- Communication Between the Structural Engineer and Masonry Contractor Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT Presented by: J. Construction Company --------------------     Management Essentials for the First Time or Recently Promoted Manager Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT     --------------------     Change Orders: Money on the Table! Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT     --------------------     Why Buildings Leak Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- How to Prepare a Professional Masonry Submittal Package Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Anatomy of a Harassment Case: Part II Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Selling Excellence Without Being Pushy and Aggressive Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- How to Develop and Implement an Effective Quality Control Program Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- OSHA Investigations Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Anatomy of a Harassment Case: Part III Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- How to Become an Equal Partner with the General Contractor Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Debonding in CMU Headjoints...Why?! Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Seismic Requirements of the Building Code Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Assuring the Successful Continuation of Your Family Business Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT  

New MCAA Members for August 2018

Authentic Masonry and Stone LLC Rosenberg, TX 920-217-3669 authenticmasonryandstone.com Contractor Member   Bausch-White Masonry, LLC Cincinnati, OH 513-741-8000 Contractor Member
  Cornestone Restoration, Inc. Barrington, RI 401-247-9070 www.cornerstonerestorationri.com Contractor Member  
Enter.Net, Inc. Allentown, PA 610-437-2221 www.enter.net Chapter Associate Member   On Point Restoration & Masonry Repairs New Castle, PA 724-510-0455 www.onpointrestoration.com Contractor Member   Stoneworks, Inc. Miami, FL 305-666-6676 trimstonepanels.com National Associate Member  
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