July 2010 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

Table of Contents

FEATURES

Tools of the Trade Sometimes, the simplest tool can go a long way toward saving you time and money on the jobsite.

Cleaning Equipment Pressure washers make masonry cleaning applications fast and easy.

Business Management Masonry spoke to several companies of varying size to learn what it takes to remain relevant and profitable in today’s rocky financial climate.
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About: Tools
How I plan to live to 130
November 2026

While talking with one of our mechanics about the importance of changing the oil and keeping equipment greased, a thought occurred to me. These simple maintenance habits keep equipment running smoothly and help prevent breakdowns when you can least afford

The Frustration Of Firefighting
November 2026

I find it fascinating what happens when an owner or executive leader walks into a struggling project. Morale picks up. Production improves. People communicate better. Meetings get sharper. Problems that have been sitting around for two weeks suddenly get

Motivate With Money!
November 2026

I get asked about employee incentive and profit-sharing programs with every contractor I coach. Construction business owners seem to be looking for the magic bullet that will motivate their people to work harder and produce more. Some hope that providing

Manufacturer Relationships
November 2026

As a contractor, the last person I wanted to see in my office was a salesman or a sales representative. Now that I better understand being a manufacturer, I see it in a different light. As a contractor, you can control the purchasing of material, understa