SAWS AND SAW BLADES
The Higgins Jig embodies safety; both of the operator's hands are kept away from the blade and on handles, rather than on the brick.

his hands to cut the brick, leaving only the brick that is being cut away between his h

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Tough Enough - for the Rough Stuff

Professionals with the most demanding jobs demand the tough quality of STIHL Cutquik cut-off machines. They're packed full of power and loaded with features that deliver convenience, comfort and cos

SAWS AND SAW BLADES

"No foot pedal pressure or saw head height adjustments are required when cutting with the Higgins Jig," says Brian Delahaut, VP of MK Diamond. "Both hands stay on the jig while cutting, there is no switching of hands between

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LATICRETE Masonry Veneer Installation System

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Our mortar mix on Vail's Solaris was so consistent, every bag was like the next. And t

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If you don't have a personal relationship with the customer that is not related to work, you have no other choice but to differentiate your company. Before you bid the next project, ask yourself why the cus

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RESTORATION ANCHORING SYSTEMS
Blok-Lok is the leading manufacturer of restoration anchoring solutions. Through our vast experience and unmatched technical expertise we can engineer a custom solution

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Dependable and Affordable Brick Ties and Anchors Made in America. CTP has engineered anchor performance solutions for claddings of brick and stone.

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CONNECTORS, ANCHORS AND FASTENERS

Standing basically vacant, but preserved since the mid-1980s, the 34-story historic building is now part of a $53 million restoration project funded by Motown Construction Partners L.P. The effort is led by Fre

BUSINESS BUILDING
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On Purpose, On Target

Several years ago, I went to a goals seminar to get control of my life. The following Monday, I got to work early and made a list of things to do. By 8:30 am., after several pho

SPEC MIX TOUGHEST TENDER and BRICKLAYER 500 Winners

The SPEC MIX TOUGHEST TENDER winner was Nick Miller, 26, with Exteriors Plus in Jefferson, Wis. Miller won $2,500 in cash and sponsor prizes. In this event, the tenders race the

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A Crash Course in Planks

The jobsite can seem like an endless opportunity for accidents, injuries and - yes - dreaded OSHA fines. Fortunately, when arm

MIXERS, PUMPS AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS
The only time you ever need to pull-start an electric start mixer is if someone leaves the key on, and the battery dies. With the seldom need to pull-start these mixers, the coils can last years without being repla

MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
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Masonry copings
COPINGS CONSTRUCTED WI

Both 2.5 pound and 3.4 self-furring Expanded Metal Lath in a 3-coat stucco over exterior gypsum sheathing attached to six inches X 54mil X 50ksi min. (16 ga) metal studs spaced at 16 inches on center with #8 modified truss screws.

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