Masonry Magazine December 2001 Page. 3

Words: Steve Saucerman
Masonry Magazine December 2001 Page. 3

Masonry Magazine December 2001 Page. 3
Volume 40, Number 12
DECEMBER 2001
MASONRY
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

COVER STORY
THE NEW IBC: Is It Having an Impact? ...12

Although regional code development has been effective and responsive to the country's needs, there has been a push for years for a single set of codes, leading to consistent code enforcement and ultimately, higher quality construction.

Just How Safe Is Your Work Area? .20

Hear the word "safety" and you quickly think of industrial accidents, construction mishaps and a variety of well-publicized workplace disasters. Most people don't realize that the great majority of injuries and accidents occur in offices and shops just like yours!

Directory of Masonry Associations .22

This first annual directory is a valuable resource for masonry industry professionals. Organized by state, with an additional section for Canadian Associations, information such as addresses, phone and fax numbers, email and website addresses, contacts and types of services provided by each association is provided for your convenience.

Selling Yourself: 10 Tricks to Building Relationships with GC's....32

The key to obtaining sub-contracted work is not so much in the technical aspects of bidding and contracting as it is in building relationships with general contractors.

The Night Before Closeout .37

This special holiday poem written by author Steve Saucerman takes on a humorous approach to an all-too-ugly visit from the "retainage fairy".

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