Masonry Magazine January 2012 Page. 16
INCREASE
YOUR
KNOWLEDGE
BY TIM O'TOOLE
Photos courtesy of Jenkins Custom Photography Ltd.
Why continuing education matters, and how it can benefit your company
OUR WORLD IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING, AND AT A GREATER SPEED THAN WE'VE EVER SEEN BEFORE. We are inundated with news and information on Facebook and Twitter, and new methods of completing old tasks are released daily.
It can seem like a daunting task to stay abreast of new trends, but it's actually easier than you think. That's where the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) comes in.
"The MCAA has provided us a wonderful avenue to continue our training, so that we can deliver quality services to an ever increasingly demanding clientele," says Brian Procter, a project manager at Wasco Inc. in Nashville, Tenn. "We support the efforts of the MCAA to continually educate and improve the masonry industry."
Benefits of continuing education
THE MASONRY INDUSTRY is becoming increasingly competitive, and mason contractors are facing new challenges. By investing in continuing education, contractors not only can strengthen their business and employees, but also can strengthen the entire masonry industry.
Strengthen your business
Owners and presidents of masonry firms can reap financial benefits by keeping themselves and their employees abreast of the most recent trends in the industry. Staying well informed of the latest codes and standards, safety regulations and newest equipment innovations will provide your company with the means necessary to save time and money, while positively
Mike Callahan instructs the Masonry Quality Institute course.
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