MAKING THE GRADE
The Future Is Certain

Jordan Hartsell's father, Darren, is a masonry instructor at nearby Jay M. Robinson High School. When Jordan attended Central Cabarrus High School, Todd Hartsell (unrelated) was his instructor and has

BUSINESS BUILDING
By George Hedley

Your Top 2 Business Priorities

Several years ago, I made a resolution to take charge of my business life, put my priorities first and focus on building loyal customer relationships. I committed t

KRANDO
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Est. 1987
Online Anchor Ordering Now Available!!!
SERVICE THAT CANT & WONT BE BEAT!

For the past 24 years, Krando Metal has been recognized as a premier manufacturer and supplier of all masonry needs. This

Taking on Mast Climber Safety Responsibilities

BY MICHAEL SOLOMON

28 MASONRY August 2012 www.masoncontractors.org
The Voice of the Masonry Industry

This structure was used to train many different groups, due to mast climbers being used for multiple trades. Training for masons, the window contractor, the inspectors, the steel contractors and the sheathing contractor were conducted here.

MAST CLIMBERS

Also, according to the CPWR, only 1,200 to 1,300 personnel were trained to do this type of work - meaning that only 10 percent of this work is being done by a competent person. According to OSHA, having a competent person operatin

The only national event that provides real-world, practical knowledge for the teams that spec and source commercial building products.

POWERFUL CONNECTIONS

Exhibits: September 12-14, 2012 Education: September 11-14, 2012
Phoenix Con

ADVERTORIAL

Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance

CONTRACTOR TIP OF THE MONTH

"Proper planning prevents poor performance." I'm not sure who came up with this statement, but I love the expression. Lang Masonry Contractors

NEW PRODUCTS

TO SUBMIT A NEW PRODUCT: Contact Jennifer Morrell Email: jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

The PlateGrip, Embed Plate Holder
Advanced Masonry Products
Rochester, N.Y.

The PlateGrip is an innovative masonry accessor

MCAA LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
The masonry industry urges Congress to consider relevant, unbiased technical information supporting development of a fair and equitable standard that will protect workers without destroying their jobs and the businesses t

To Rent, or Not to Rent?

Now that the busy season is upon us, contractors nationwide are rolling out their fleets and dusting off their tools and equipment for what hopefully will be another profitable summer. But, if they are like any of the c

Growing Workers in Pennsylvania

Workforce development is key to increasing masonry market share.

The bond between the mason contractor and product suppliers is key to increasing market share for masonry construction projects. With this

FULL CONTACT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

By "Coach" Gary Micheloni

PMs Must Remember...

Lots of memories this month everything from granite and statues to special days and parades. And, while recalling great memories is not necessaril

INDUSTRY NEWS
Net will donate $30 for every person who registers to support AFH at www.mortarnet.com, or at the Mortar Net AIA Convention booth #1701. Mortar Net will base the amount it donates solely on the number of registrants, up to a total of $

MCAA Convention
An Event-Packed
MCAA Annual
Convention

The MCAA Annual Convention kept attendees busy, from the MAC/PAC reception with guest speaker Danny Tarkanian, and an opening banquet, to daily committee meetings, and educat

SAW BLADES

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IQ Power Tools
Moreno Valley, Cair

IQ Power Tools has created some of the fastest cutting, longest lasting, and quietest diamond masonry blades for the masonry market. The blades are availab