Masonry Magazine April 2012 Page. 39
INDUSTRY NEWS
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News From MCAA
Last Chance to Submit a Project for the MCAA TEAM Awards Submissions
Projects now can be submitted for the MCAA's Tribute to Exemplary Achievements in Masonry (TEAM) Awards. Mason contractors realize that quality masonry projects are the result of strong creative vision and skilled execution. The purpose of the TEAM Awards is to give recognition to these projects and members of the construction team for outstanding accomplishments in masonry design and construction.
All mason contractors or architects may submit projects. Masonry must be the dominant material used in the project. Any work completed and landscaped between Jan. 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2011, is eligible. Projects under construction or not landscaped will be disqualified.
Award categories include:
* Commercial
* Education: K-8
* Education: 9-12
* Education: College/University
* Government
* Industrial
* Institutional
* Landscape/Hardscape
* Rehabilitation/Restoration
* Residential: Single Family
* Residential: Multi Family
* Block (projects must be at least 65 percent block)
* Lightweight Block (projects must use lightweight CMU)
* LEED (projects must be LEED certified)
Submissions must be received by April 30, 2012. Judging will take place June 5, 2012. Winners will be awarded at the TEAM Awards Program on Sept. 13, 2012, at the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Park City, Utah. Awards will be presented to the mason contractor, general contractor, architect, masonry supplier and building owner.
Download a submission form to enter your project and get complete competition rules at www.masoncontractors.org/team.
-Tim O'Toole
2012 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference
The 2012 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 8-10, 2012, in Washington, DC.
The conference is the perfect opportunity to meet with elected officials and discuss important issues affecting your company and the masonry industry. The main focus of the program for 2012 will be getting our issues and our positions in front of key congressional figures, telling them our story as to how their votes impact our industry.
Appointments will be made with attendees' members of Congress, as well as appointments with key swing vote representatives. One of the most important things you can do in today's business environment is take time to meet with and inform those responsible for regulating, taxing and setting rules for business how it will impact not only our industry, but the economy as a whole.
The 2012 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be a great opportunity to express your concern and care for the actions of the few in D.C.
Please contact Jeff Buczkiewicz at 800-536-2225, if you have any questions regarding the Legislative Conference.
For more information and to register, visit www.masoncontractors.org/legconf.
ABC Names American Infrastructure as 2011 Contractor of the Year
American Infrastructure, a heavy civil construction company and materials supplier, has been named the 2011 Contractor of the Year by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The award was presented in February at ABC's 22nd Annual Excellence in Construction and National Safety Excellence Award program in Phoenix, Ariz.
"Each year, ABC recognizes an individual or company that attains a level of achievement that raises the bar for all of us, and American Infrastructure certainly fits the bill," says 2012 ABC National Chairman Eric Regelin, president of Granix, LLC in Ellicott City, Md. "Their commitment to excellence and safety on all levels helps to advance our organization, the construction industry and the principles of free enterprise."
Boral Stone Names Perez as Area Sales Manager, Northern California
Boral Stone Products has named Ed Perez as area sales manager in Northern California. As part of the Western Region of Boral Stone, Perez will spearhead the company's sales efforts in a region spanning Northern California.
COMING IN MAY 2012
Be sure to catch the May 2012 issue of Masonry, which will feature articles covering current trends and examining industry issues, including:
SAWS
Masonry saws are among the most essential and often used tools in a mason contractor's arsenal. We will consult with industry manufacturers about new products and technologies.
CONNECTORS, ANCHORS & FASTENERS
Masonry examines various trends and issues addressed by the connectors, anchors and fasteners industry.
REHAB/RESTORATION CASE STUDIES
Learn from others' experiences as Masonry showcases projects in which the right product or process did the trick on the jobsite.
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