MCAA Gateway: August 2017

Words: Bronzella ClevelandAccepting Masonry Hall of Fame Nominations Nominations due by October 1, 2017 The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is accepting nominations for the 2018 Masonry Hall of Fame class. The Masonry Hall of Fame was created to recognize and award individuals who have dedicated their lives to the masonry industry. Do you know someone who has dedicated their life to the masonry industry? If so, nominate them to be part of the Masonry Hall of Fame. 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 Sunday, October 1, 2017 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-fame to submit your nomination.   Upcoming MCAA Webinars for August 2017   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. -------------------- Basic Masonry Estimating Seminar Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT Members: $200.00 Non-Members: $300.00 -------------------- Excellence in Selling Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT Presented by: J. Construction Company -------------------- OSHA Investigations Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Communication Between the Structural Engineer and Masonry Contractor Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Alignment of Vision, Strategy and People Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Dealing with Historic Masonry Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- U.S. Construction Markets Outlook Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- How to Prepare a Professional Masonry Submittal Package Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- What Makes a Great Contractor Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- How to Develop and Implement an Effective Quality Control Program Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT Presented by: J. Construction Company -------------------- The Relationship Edge in Business Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Workplace Harassment Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- How to Become an Equal Partner with the General Contractor Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Technology for the Jobsite: Finding the Right Tech Tools for Your Project Team Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Discrimination Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Multi-employer Pension Withdrawal Liability and the Financial Risks to the Company and Your Personal Assets Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Seismic Requirements of the Building Code Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Masonry Inspections Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT Presented by: J. Construction Company -------------------- Weather Resistive Barriers Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT   New MCAA Members for August 2017 Jandris & Sons Gardner, MA 978-632-0089 Chapter Associate Member   Aden Masonry, Inc. Kennewick, WA 509-783-6700 www.adenmasonry.com Contractor Member   B & S Masonry, Inc. Sioux City, IA 712-203-0755 Contractor Member   B-Sure Systems Syracuse, NY 315-952-5808 Contractor Member   Bormon Construction, Inc. Destin, FL 205-223-1951 Contractor Member   Bradley Masonry, Inc. Pensacola, FL 850-432-3958 Contractor Member   C & M Restoration, Inc Kansas City, MO 816-920-5600 www.cmrestore.com Contractor Member   Greenhut Construction Company Pensacola, FL 850-433-5421 www.greenhut.com Contractor Member   Heico Construction Group Kansas City, MO Contractor Member   HTI Polmer, Inc. Woodinville, WA 425-219-0286 www.htipolymer.com Regional Associate Member   Larry Hall Construction, Inc. Pace, FL 850-994-7100 Contractor Member   Larry Yoder Masonry, Inc. Riverside, IA 319-648-5801 Contractor Member   Logix Insulated Concrete Forms Ltd Port Hope, ON Canada 705-928-3779 www.logixicf.com National Associate Member   Midwest Concrete Cutting Peotone, IL 347-766-6436 Contractor Member   Morette Company Pensacola, FL 850-432-4084 Contractor Member   Morris Masonry Restoration Buffalo, NY 716-894-0102 www.morrismasonryrestoration.com Contractor Member   Paul Yeatts Enterprises, Inc. Houston, TX 713-991-6634 Contractor Member   South Carolina Masonry Contractors Association Edgemoor, SC 704-363-9472 Chapter Associate Member   Spilker Masonry Co. Spokane, WA 509-489-7311 www.spilkermasonryco.com Contractor Member   State Block, Inc Metairie, LA 504-834-8626 Chapter Associate Member   Summit Masonry & Stoneworks, Inc. Peoria, IL 309-688-9567 Contractor Member   The Swindal Group North Kingstown, RI 401-268-7143 www.swindalgroup.com National Associate Member   Union Brick Construction Corporation Virginia Beach, VA 757-497-1513 www.Union-Brick.com Contractor Member

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