See the Best Bricklayer in Virginia Crowned

Words: Ed Owens, Matt TichesThe SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Virginia bricklaying competition is being held in Manassas, Virginia, on Thursday, October 27th, 2016 at 11:00 AM.

Bricklayers and Masons will be competing to represent Virginia at the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship competition held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2016 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 Regional — Virginia

  • Date: Thursday, October 27th, 2016
  • Location: Glen-Gery Brick Center, 9905 Godwin Dr, Manassas, VA 20110
  • Contact: Ed Owens (814) 291-8417 or Matt Tiches (301) 653-1128
  • Time: 11:00 AM

This amazing display of bricklaying highlights one of the oldest skilled trades in the world. Many of these skills are critical to building and maintaining the aesthetic appeal of our country’s infrastructure. This fun and fast-paced event demonstrates the incredible skill of a bricklayer and can provide awareness and education on masonry to viewers/readers of all ages as well as to anyone who aspires to be a Bricklayer or Mason.

For more details about this event go to www.specmixbricklayer500.com.
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