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CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
John Smith
President
Mason Contractors Association of America

It's Finally Over

How did the election turn out for you and your company? There were some surprises with some disappointments, but when all i

MASONRY
November 2012 | Vol. 51, No. 11

Shown on the cover is the Lakewood Cemetery Garden Mausoleum in Minneapolis, winner of the Institutional category of the 2012 MCAA TEAM Awards. The mason contractor was Mortenson Construction, the arc

FROM THE EDITOR

Jennifer Morrell
Editor
jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

You Need to Be Pushy

The cycle of life often presents contradictory situations. For example, for the first 16 or so years of your life, you cannot drive

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

John Smith
President
Mason Contractors Association of America

Supporting Industry Efforts

I find myself having returned recently from a trip to Denver to visit with the fine folks of the Rocky Mount

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

John Smith
President
Mason Contractors Association of America

The 2012 Election

In November, we all will be asked to elect a new leader for our country, as well as members of Congress. We also will

FULL CONTACT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

By "Coach" Gary Micheloni

From One Small Step to a Giant Leap

When Neil Armstrong died recently, it seemed like a part of me died with him. It is so hard to believe that he is gone, the man who

ADVERTORIAL
Please Don't Tell my Customers, "We Can't Do That"
NEIL ARMSTRONG SAID:

Houston, Tranquillity Base here. The Eagle has landed.

training, a fire broke out in the cabin, and all three men were killed. I still can ta

FROM THE EDITOR

Jennifer Morrell
Editor
jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

(Not) Living
Dangerously

Remember the 1982 classic movie, The Year of Living Dangerously? A young Australian reporter (Mel Gibson) tries to navigate

FULL CONTACT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

By "Coach" Gary Micheloni

Revolutionary Leadership

Agency: Dreamstime.com

In July of 1776, John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, that the signing of the Declaration ought to be a day

June 2012
MASONRY
The Voice of the Masonry Industry
Volume 51, Mambar 96

The Rules
for Flashing

MISSOURI
INSIDE
Pressure and Masonry
Cleaning

Workforce Development
in Pennsylvania

The R

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

John Smith
President
Mason Contractors Association of America

Exciting Time

The MCAA held its annual legislative conference the week of May 7 in Washington, D.C. The conference was held in conjunct

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Schiavone Spearheads Youth Educational Initiative

Schiavone Construction Co. LLC, a Northeast builder of bridges, highways and tunnels, is spearheadin

May 2012

MASONRY
The Voice of the Masonry Industry
Volume, Number 05

Masonry
Restoration

INSIDE
Saw Review
Connectors, Anchors & Fasteners

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MCAA

FULL CONTACT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

By "Coach" Gary Micheloni

PMs Must Remember...

Lots of memories this month everything from granite and statues to special days and parades. And, while recalling great memories is not necessaril

ADVERTORIAL
The Spankings Don't Hurt Anymore!
CONTRACTOR TIP OF THE MONTH

The spankings don't hurt anymore at least that's what my youngest daughter Rachel tells me when she gets in trouble now. Well, much like most of you, I have got

SCAFFOLDING
provide access to one level (see Photo 4). Only erectors are allowed to climb frames that don't meet the Integral Climbing Ladder Standard 1926.451(e)(6). All Non-Stop and other elevating towers currently produced meet this standard and