Masonry Magazine April 2012 Page. 17
SPEC MIX TOUGHEST TENDER and BRICKLAYER 500 Winners
The SPEC MIX TOUGHEST TENDER winner was Nick Miller, 26, with Exteriors Plus in Jefferson, Wis. Miller won $2,500 in cash and sponsor prizes. In this event, the tenders race the clock to set up a predefined work area for the mason. Miller's winning time was 17:52 minutes.
Each mason has 60 minutes to complete a 26-foot, eight-inch, double-wythe brick wall. The competition has four awards. First, second and third place are based on the highest brick count meeting the quality standards. The fourth award, the SPEC MIX TOP CRAFTSMAN, is judged the most sellable wall with the most bricks. The walls are closely evaluated by 27 masonry officials averaging 20 years of bricklaying experience. For more information, visit www.specmixbricklayer500.com. IMAS Jeff Farmakes is the marketing communications manager for SPEC MIX Inc.
A group of highly qualified judges assess the work of the masons. Nick Miller from Jefferson, Wis., was the SPEC MIX TOUGHEST TENDER. The BRICKLAYER 500 always generates an energetic crowd. www.masonrymagazine.com April 2012 MASONRY 15