Masonry Magazine August 2009 Page. 38

Words: Gary Fry, Jared Gandy
Masonry Magazine August 2009 Page. 38

Masonry Magazine August 2009 Page. 38
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 specifications and helps preserve the resources for future generations. This green building technology focuses on the built environment, while minimizing environmental impact of buildings and the environmental attributes of concrete.

Partridge Earns APR

Nancy Partridge, communications manager of the Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute, has earned the Accredited in Public Relations credential from the Public Relations Society of America. The APR is a mark of distinction for public relations professionals who demonstrate their commitment to the profession and to its ethical practice, and who are selected based on broad knowledge, strategic perspective, and sound professional judgment.

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15 CONSTRUCTION THE PRODUCTS
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29 FOUNDATION SOFTWARE
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14 GLASS BLOCKS UNLIMITED
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15 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STIRL
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26 PUSH BUTTON MASONRY
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25 SOLOMON COLORS
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1 SPEC MIX, INC.
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21 STEVENSON SALES & SERVICE
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19 TRADESMEN'S SOFTWARE
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23 UNIQUE INDUSTRIES
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