Keep the Extra $60,000 in Your Pocket...

And That's Just the Beginning!

Just got that monster job so you're planning on shelling out $90,000 for a high-tech mast-climber? And why not? Mast-climbers keep your masons working waist-high a

FROM THE EDITOR

Jennifer Morrell
Editor
jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

(Not) Living
Dangerously

Remember the 1982 classic movie, The Year of Living Dangerously? A young Australian reporter (Mel Gibson) tries to navigate

Grout Hog

Mud Hog MH9
Mud Hog
Uphill Grout Hog
Hog Leg
Wall Brace System
Works on any type block
Adjusts to any height wall
Lightweight-heaviest piece weighs only 38 lbs. (17.24 kg)
Kicker extension can be used f

FROM THE EDITOR
Jennifer Morrell
Editor
jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

The Freedom to Prosper
"Freedom isn't free." I believe this saying. I don't serve in the military, so I'm not on the front lines to defend our country. I am not a

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

John Smith
President
Mason Contractors Association of America

Exciting Time

The MCAA held its annual legislative conference the week of May 7 in Washington, D.C. The conference was held in conjunct

The MCAA Prosperity Award is presented to Illinois Congressman David Lipinsky. Shown are Steve Borg, John Smith, Steve Hunt, Congressman Lipinsky, Jeff Buczkiewicz, Mark Kemp, and Jim O'Connor.

Members of Congress to support the $5.12 million ex

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

FULL CONTACT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

By "Coach" Gary Micheloni

Junior's Lessons Are Larger Than Life

It isn't often that a city receives a shock. Rarer still does it happen to a state. When it happens to an entire country, it is s

JUNIOR SAYS

"I played on one leg for seven weeks. Knowing I could have two legs next year, it's definitely something I'm looking forward to." - Junior Seau

Forget the season. Concentrate on one win, and the season might take care of it

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

ADVERTORIAL
The Spankings Don't Hurt Anymore!
CONTRACTOR TIP OF THE MONTH

The spankings don't hurt anymore at least that's what my youngest daughter Rachel tells me when she gets in trouble now. Well, much like most of you, I have got

MASONRY COMPUTER ESTIMATING
TRADESMEN'S SOFTWARE, Inc.
OS3DE
ON SCREEN 30 ESTIMATOR
TM
from 5,400 to 31,500 square feet. The facility will cater to all customers with service needs of Genie aerial equipment, Terex utility equipment a

FROM THE EDITOR

Jennifer Morrell
Editor
jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

The 'Stronger Person'

I have journeyed through some difficult times in life. Some of those difficulties were the results of my own doing-foolish decision

Keep the Extra $60,000 in Your Pocket...

Joe Green
Masonry
ACME Mast-Climbers
Ninety Thousand 00/100
And That's Just the Beginning!
CA Today
$ 90,000.00
Double Profit
Joe Green
Joe Green
Masonry
Non-S

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

By Matthew B. Keelen

Op-Ed: First-Term Economic Indicators Do Not Look Good for Obama's Re-election

In every Presidential election year, the question is always asked, "Are you better off than you were four