James Farnsworth


Roles


Understanding Air and Vapor Barriers
November 2009

Air and vapor barriers should be a well used and understood tool in a designer’s bag of tricks.

Proper Care of Mast Climbers Makes Economic Sense
December 2008

How you treat your heavy equipment, like a mast climber, can often determine the unit's lifespan.

Green Building
October 2008

Everyone is going green. Find out how being green can affect your operation, and what it means to your company to comply with this way of doing business.

Technology is Key in Cast Stone
August 2008

In this competitive industry, with an ever increasingly competitive economy, there are a number of ways that businesses can compete.

Manufactured Stone: Riding the Economic Wave
August 2008

Aggressive research and development, new product lines and quality products at a lower price point are keeping manufactured stone businesses healthy.

Bold and Beautiful
June 2008

Not only are bricks durable, attractive, easy to maintain and cost effective, brick masonry is one of the most artistic materials in the construction industry.

Trend Setter
March 2008

Masonry examines the advantages of using natural stone, and options available to mason contractors and their customers.

Raising the Bar
October 2007

Discover what the advantages are for using scaffolding erection services, as well as what questions need to be asked before a company is hired.

Positive Changes on the Horizon
September 2007

Although the New Year is still four months away, it is already stirring up some exciting news for the masonry industry.

Moving Forward to a Better Tomorrow
August 2007

Almost everyday in our business lives, we come across situations that require a little more thought.

Moving Forward
July 2007

This year, the masonry industry will realize momentous changes that will create a new, solid foundation for years to come.

Internet Resources
May 2007

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to stay on top of your game and to keep your business on the cutting edge of technology.

Reaching Quality Through Consistent Messaging
March 2007

I've heard from many contractors that it's difficult to get the concept of quality construction across to their employees, who simply just want to get the job done.

Slow Time is Not Downtime
February 2007

Lulls in your typically hectic schedule are the perfect opportunity to inspect and restructure important aspects of your business, to gain education, or plan for the future.

Economics, Trends Fuel Fakery
November 2006

Since the beginning of architectural time, there have been efforts by designers and builders to make one material mimic another.

For Continued Success, We All Must Get Involved
September 2006

Over the years, the one thing that has always been placed as a top priority by the masonry industry is locating, training and maintaining a quality workforce.