Masonry Magazine November 2009 Page. 12
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Tom Daniel
President
Mason Contractors Association of America
The Greening of our Industry
"Green" is the catchphrase of the construction industry and society, in general, these days. The MCAA recently had an excellent green opportunity for our members. The MCAA's lobbying firm in Washington, D.C., is affiliated with an international law firm (Williams/Mullen). The firm has delivered several excellent presentations for MCAA members on a variety of business law issues.
Recently, on a trip one of the members took to Europe, he had an interesting request from France's largest law firm, which also happens to be that country's largest green firm, and has been involved in a whole host of green construction efforts in Europe. The firm requested that they be put in touch with United States mason contractors with whom they could partner to secure and work on green retrofitting of federal buildings (which was a major part of the original stimulus package with billions of dollars set aside for this exact effort). The French firm has done many of these projects in Europe, and Europe is much further along in the whole green process. This should enable MCAA member partners with technology and products not yet introduced in the United States to increase the likelihood that they can secure many of the green retrofit projects.
In a tight economy, and during such a major shift in our industry to green construction, this has presented all MCAA members with a wonderful opportunity to advance well beyond what we are capable of in the United States. It has presented opportunities that non-member firms will not be exposed to. This is yet another of the many reasons I give to people who ask me what the MCAA can do for them, and why they would want to be a member. If you would like to find out more about this program, contact the MCAA office at 800-536-2225. IMAS
COMING IN DECEMBER 2009
Be sure to catch the December 2009 issue of Masonry, which will feature articles covering current trends and examining industry issues, including:
MAST CLIMBERS AND SCAFFOLDING
Mast climber companies are helping mason contractors make money during tough times.
CHIMNEY CAPS
Masonry will provide up-to-date information and essential knowledge about chimney caps.
DUST COLLECTION
An industry expert talks to Masonry about silica dust collection.
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MCAA
New Members
The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to welcome the following new members to the Association. MCAA would like to take this opportunity to thank them for joining their fellow mason contractors nationwide in helping to build a strong masonry industry. MCAAs members look forward to a long affiliation with their firms.
Millstone
Corporation
9800 Fallard Terrace
Upper Marlboro, MD
20772
Local Supplier
Valco Scaffold
7801 Freedom N.W.
N. Canton, OH 44720
Local Supplier
DS Masonry, LLC
415 Chelsea Way
St. Charles, MO 63304
Class A
Gass Brickwork, Inc.
6205 Country Side Lane
Freeburg, IL 62243
Class A
Siteworks, Inc.
363 W. Canino Road
Houston, TX 77037
Local Supplier
Thompson Building
Materials
6618 Federal Blvd.
San Diego, CA 91945
Local Supplier
Milam Masonry &
Contracting, LLC
PO Box 253
Benton, MO 63736
Class A
Big River
Industries, Inc.
3600 Mansell Road-
Suite 575
Alpharetta, GA 30022
National Supplier
Ziolkowski
Construction, Inc.
1005 S. Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
Class D
Jess Hauer
Masonry, Inc.
7430 Roettele Place
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Class A
Blankenship
Masonry, Inc.
1978 Jackson Road
Hamilton, OH 45011
Class A
If your company is interested in becoming a member of Mason Contractors Association of America as a contractor, supplier or instructor, please contact MCAA at (800) 536-2225 or complete an application at www.masoncontractors.org.
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