March 2010 Table of Contents

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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

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

Damian Lang
Contractor Tip of the Month
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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

Corey Adams
Building More
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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

George Hedley
Business Building
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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

Steve Fechino
Fechino Files
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