Masonry Magazine July 2001 Page. 9
The most innovative thing about our company is?
The most innovative thing about Peterson Construction Company is the way we handle the cost in the Masonry Division. We have a counting system where we can figure out how many units are laid in a day's time, to see how we are doing with our productions. I would like to get computers out at the job sites and let them enter their counts daily, so we can see where we stand from day to day.
How did you get into the contracting business?
I got into the masonry business by chance. I was living in Phoenix, Arizona and my wife wanted to move back to Ohio. My father was co-owner of Peterson Construction Company, so I called him for a part-time job. I was a mason tender for 2 years, bricklayer for 8 years, and I have been estimating for 4 years. My higher accounting degree is now being used in counting block or brick per project.
We became a member of the MCAA because?
When I came to work in the office, our company was already a member of the MCAA, with my father being the Regional Vice-President of "Region C." I spent time with him for the 3 years, before he retired, attending shows and conventions and this helped me a lot. I now realize that I am not the only mason contractor, in this business, that faces the problems that I encounter on a daily basis.
I find the thing I like most about the MCAA now is?
This is in a way a continuation of the previous question. The friends and co-workers that you meet, and the new resources that are at our fingertips are remarkable. Most contractors would love to share their experiences with each other and how they handled certain problems on different jobs. The staff at the MCAA seems to be eager to assist in any way that they can and the resource catalog is very helpful. The Masonry Showcase also lets you look for new and exciting ways of getting more diversified in the masonry industry.
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