March 2010 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

March 2010 Volume 49, Number 3

FEATURES

2010 MCAA Convention This year’s convention had a healthy attendance, excellent learning opportunities and successful events and competitions. The Discriminating Plank Buyer Industry experts discuss what to look for in a quality plank. Quality Matters in Mixers Mixers are no longer disposable as mason contractors demand more from manufacturers. One-Stop Shopping for Software Maxwell Systems helps contractors cut costs and improve control with all-in-one business management software.		 alt

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs Making the Grade New Products Full Contact Project Management MCAA Certification Calendar Classified Advertising

Color Trends Shaping Today’s Masonry Projects
July 2026

Homeowners today are coming into projects with a lot more opinions than they used to have. Between social media, home shows and contractor sites, most customers already have a look in mind before you even quote the job. For masonry contractors, having a

Chad Riley
Stone Savvy
MAP Partner
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The New Equation for Masonry Profit: Predictable Hardware and Proven Data
July 2026

The masonry industry is built on tradition, but modern growth requires a shift from guesswork to absolute certainty. When we talk about the philosophy that you cannot improve what you do not measure, we are looking at the literal minutes and manpower lost

Erin Koets Shayne Sanders
Build Smart
MAP Partner
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Owen Heimbach
July 2026

This month, the MCAA had the pleasure of speaking with SkillsUSA First Place Winner Owen Heimbach, a young mason just starting out whose enthusiasm for bricklaying is truly contagious. His passion for the craft was evident throughout our interview.

Justin Stengel
GEN NXT
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Backfill Your Foundation
July 2026

I’ve been noticing an uptick in a very specific kind of application lately, and once you see the pattern, you can’t unsee it. The résumé usually reads like a family photo album. “Started helping my dad when I was 15.” “Worked summers, then full time.” “R

Corey Adams
Building More
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