Masonry Magazine September 2009 Page. 26
MANUFACTURED STONE
CSI certifications will defer to the requirements for cast stone expressed in its standard specifications.
CSI's contemporary initiatives address the challenges that most businesses struggle with during such an economic climate, providing accountability for the manufacturing process and offering added value to the end-user.
Quality cast stone producers and masons are competent and understand that short cuts cost more in the long run and are self-destructive.
"Leadership for a national trade association requires the vision to look for opportunities that will set your members above others in the industry, create and maintain market share, work with related associations toward common goals and much more," says Jan Boyer, executive director. "The Cast Stone Institute believes in partnering within the cement-based products and masonry industries to work toward the common goals of appropriate sustainable development as a socially responsible initiative as well as building codes and standards that correctly specify our product toward building a safe, secure environment for communities."
"WORKING WITH ADVANCED CAST STONE MEANS THE JOB'S DONE RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. THAT SAVES VALUABLE TIME AND REFLECTS WELL ON BOTH OUR COMPANIES."
JUSTIN WILKS. PRESIDENT
WLKS MASONRY
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The word dilemma is defined as a situation in which somebody must choose one of two or more unsatisfactory alternatives."
There is an axiom that says "things equal to the same thing are equal to each other."
In order for the product of a non-certified plant to be compared (equally) to that of a certified plant, it is reasonable to require verification of compliance with the usually requisite ASTM C 1364. To not do so is to risk ending up with an unsatisfactory alternative.
How the cream will rise
QUALITY CAST STONE producers and masons will do the right things during these challenging times, because they are competent and understand that short cuts cost more in the long run and are self-destructive. The purchasing decision must follow suit and provide quality product that has been manufactured in compliance with the appropriate standards. The purchaser best serves his requirements by including product in the list of choices that is demonstrably capable of fulfilling all of his requirements, not just those in the short run. IMAS
Gary Fry is immediate past president of the Cast Stone Institute (CSI), having held the offices of secretary/treasurer and VP. Upon his recent retirement from Sun Precast Co, he was elected as an honorary member of CSI and continues to serve the Membership and Ethics committees. His 11-year tenure at Sun Precast as VP and president/CEO followed a diverse background in general construction and manufacturing.