Masonry April 2016

April 2016

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Volume Volume 55, 55, Number Number 44

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Contents Rentals

16 Perspectives on Renting Equipment

Masonry Magazine gathered three perspectives on when and why to rent.

Connectors, Anchors and Fasteners

Introduction to Embedded Fasteners 22 An in Masonry The first step to a successful connection is understanding the embedded fastening options along with their advantages, limitations and challenges.

Versus Plate-Style Brick 32 Barrel-Style Veneer Anchors Air barrier performance and maximum thermal efficiency boil down to the finest details — right down to the screws and anchors that hold the building envelope together.

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Case Study: Anchors Cintec’s patented anchors aided in the restoration of 12-century Astley Castle.

Sustainability

LEED™ Essentials for Mason Contractors Three general areas of the new LEED v4 system typically have a direct impact on the mason contractor.

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From The Editor

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Chairman’s Message

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Government Affairs

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New Products

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SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship Wrap-Up

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Business Building

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Classified Advertising

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News

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MCAA Upcoming Education

MCAA Strategic Partner Program

MASONRY (ISSN 0025-4681) is published monthly. Subscription rate $29 per year; Canada and Mexico $47 (U.S. currency); all other countries $65. Single copies $8.50. Copyright 2016

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Green Building and Sustainability According to a recent study by Dodge Data & Analytics, global green building is expected to double by 2018.

The report found that the percentage of firms expecting to have more than 60 percent of their projects certified — by LEED or another green building program — is expected to grow from 18 percent currently to 37 percent.

Not surprisingly, the top sector for green building growth is commercial construction. EnvironmentalLeader.com reported, “The study found that almost half — 46 percent — of respondents expect to build a green commercial project in the next three years.” The website continued: “Similar to other recent studies, this one finds the No. 1 business benefit to green building is lower operating

costs, such as reduced energy costs and total lifecycle costs.”

The contribution of masonry to green building, LEED certification and other sustainability efforts is obviously continuing to grow as well, and mason contractors must keep pace. Therefore, this issue of Masonry Magazine features an article with some essential information on the new LEED v4 system. It’s all part of perpetuating a sustainable construction industry for the future.

This issue also offers some practical information on using anchors and renting equipment.

Finally, we provide a final wrap-up of the BRICKLAYER 500™ World Championship that took place in February at the 2016 World of Concrete. yMAS

P.S. Register today for the 2016 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference, which will be held May 17–19, 2016.

Visit www.masoncontractors.org/legislative-conference.

COMING IN MAY 2016 Be sure to catch the May 2016 issue of Masonry, which will feature articles covering current trends and examining industry issues, including:

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CHAIRMAN’S

MESSAGE

Michael Sutter Chairman

Mason Contractors Association of America mike.sutter@suttermasonry.com

MCAA: Looking Out for Your Interests As I write, I am on my way back to Phoenix from Orlando, Fla., after attending the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) convention. Although we had just visited with the NCMA officers during the MCAA convention in Las Vegas in February, it is always good to get together and update each other on our initiatives and planned events. While in Orlando, we received very optimistic reports on the Check-Off Program. While I don’t want to jinx it, it appears we may be getting close to the finish line. Many people from both NCMA and MCAA have put a lot of work into this effort for the past five years, but it will be very rewarding once complete and we are able to fund our industry initiatives. Let’s keep our fingers crossed, but also keep up the hard work until we are assured of a victory. It’s not time to let up now!

A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to judge a regional Masonry Skills contest for about eight high schools. I have done this before many times, but this time was a little different. An instructor came up to me and asked for help obtaining materials, and for someone to stop by his class occasionally to provide instruction. I said, “Of course, I can arrange that.” Isn’t that exactly what we want to happen — to get into the schools and give them what they need in order to teach masonry in their classes, and then to recruit from those schools? I must have been an easy touch because very soon afterward, the word was out to the other instructors, and nearly all of them asked for the same thing. I have been assured by our suppliers that 8 |

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they will get the schools everything they need. In addition, one of the instructors told me he had two students interested in masonry jobs when they graduate. That is what we really want.

On Feb. 29 in Washington, D.C., Jeff Buczkiewicz, Mark Kemp, Rashod Johnson and Joe Bonifate testified in front of the Office of Management and Budget to try to halt the new, reckless OSHA rule regarding silica exposure in the workplace. If the rule goes into effect, it will have a devastating effect on mason contractors across the country. The MCAA is always on the lookout for needless rules and regulations that will hurt our businesses now or in the future.

Speaking of Washington, you should have received emails notifying you of our DC Fly-In on May 18–20. If you haven’t seen the emails, go to our website (www.masoncontractors.org) for all the information regarding this event. For those who have attended in the past, you know how important this trip is, and I hope you are able to return this year. For those who have not been able to attend, I invite you to come along this year. While you may be a little unsure of yourself at first, after a couple of office visits you will find it extremely easy. On your first visits, a member of the Keelen Group or an MCAA officer will help out until you decide you are willing to go it alone. It is very exciting to meet your member of Congress or senior staff person and tell them what is helping or hurting you in running your business back home. You will have their undivided attention, and they appreciate that the issue is so important to

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you that you traveled to D.C. to talk to them about it in person. You will receive talking points for the important issues for MCAA members, or you can discuss any other issues that are important to you.

It won’t be all work while you are there, either. We will have plenty of time to network with other members or see some sites. This year we are adding an optional extra day to visit Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, on May 17. We will spend the day visiting the site and enjoying a scenic lunch along the banks of the Potomac. All travel arrangements will be provided by MCAA for this trip, and I will guarantee you a fun time.

While the Orlando trip was my first official trip as MCAA chairman, I am looking forward to much more travel and meeting members and their state chapters or local associations in the coming months. Let me know what the MCAA can help you with, and I will bring that back to our board for discussion. In my travels over the next couple years, MCAA’s vice chairman (and my wing man), Paul Odom, will be joining me whenever possible, as will the treasurer, Paul Oldham, and secretary, Larry Vacala.

My wife, Colleen, and Paul Odom’s wife, Susie, will be making many of the trips along with us. You will soon see that they have never met a stranger, and they are looking forward to visiting you in your home cities. The ladies were just discussing how much we will enjoy traveling together and meeting new friends. Please follow me on Twitter @AZMason1, and connect with me on LinkedIn to join me during my travels. yMAS The Voice of the Masonry Industry

GOVERNMENT

AFFAIRS

By Stephen A. Borg

Calling All Mason Contractors It is that time of year again…time to dust off your suitcase and get ready to fly to Washington, D.C. The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is once again in the planning stages for the 2016 Legislative Conference, and we would love to add your name and state to our roll call for Congressional meetings.

Last year we had over 10 states represented and met with the offices of more than 150 members of Congress. We talked about the over-burdensome regulations coming out of Washington, D.C.; asked Representatives and Senators to cosponsor the Concrete Masonry Products, Research, Education, and Promotion Act; and updated members of Congress on how potential immigration reform would impact our industry and the need for enforcement of the misclassification of employees. It was a very successful conference, and we clearly deepened existing relationships and laid the groundwork to continue expanding the reach of our relationships on Capitol Hill.

I know that taking time to come to Washington, D.C., is a huge sacrifice for you, your families and your businesses, but it is a sacrifice that is well worth your time. I can share numerous stories of members of Congress or their chiefs of staff calling our members to ask them about a certain piece of legislation or checking in on how the local construction industry is faring. These are phone 10 |

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calls that never would have taken place had that local MCAA member not taken the time to start that relationship and begin conversations in Washington. And just as important, if members of Congress are not hearing from the masonry industry, they will be hearing from others, and our story will remain muted or crowded out. A vocal, committed and consistent message is paramount on Capitol Hill, and we have been upping our influence there in recent years. But we can’t stop now! We must continue to expand the number of states represented at the Legislative Conference and the number of members who participate. I would love it if we could include three new states and 10 new members at this year’s Conference.

While the days of hitting Capitol Hill can be long and difficult, we have opportunities to participate in networking events as well. Over the years, we have had behind-thescenes masonry tours of the Library of Congress and National Cathedral, attended numerous Congressional fundraisers, and hosted fun MCAA member receptions. These events are great not only for networking with mason contractors throughout the country, but also for learning from other contractors who have spent years coming to D.C. to talk with their elected officials. I think the major theme that you will hear from these past participants is that mem-

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Taking the time to come to Washington, D.C., is

a

huge sacrifice, but it is a sacrifice that is well worth

your time.

bers of Congress love hearing from their constituents. In fact, to do their job as representatives, it is imperative that they hear from you and our industry.

So take the time to visit MCAA’s website at www.masoncontractors. org to register and learn more about the 2016 Legislative Conference.

Then join us in Washington, D.C., on May 17–19, 2016! yMAS

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Perspectives on

Renting Equipment Perspective 1:

Advice From the American Rental Association Equipment rental industry revenues have been growing at a strong pace over the last several years, and that trend is expected to continue through 2019 and beyond. The American Rental Association (ARA) recently released the latest quarterly forecast from its ARA Rental Market Monitor™ subscription service, indicating total revenue growth in the U.S. to be 6.6 percent in 2016.

O f t h i s p a r t i c u l a r g row t h , t h e construction/industrial segment is forecast to grow 6.7 percent for 2016, with the general tool/DIY market segment reaching 6.8 percent growth.

There has also been significant growth in rental penetration for construction and industrial rental in recent years. The ARA Rental Penetration Index™ measures the proportion of the total fleet of construction machines that are owned by equipment rental companies. The index is value-based and uses original equipment cost as the primary factor to calculate the ratio of rental.

“Over the last several years, the performance of the equipment rental industry has been very positive. Equipment rental companies can prepare for growth with confidence and ensure their inventory is ready to meet the growing demand of rental,” says Christine Wehrman, ARA CEO and executive vice president.

The increase in equipment rental can be attributed to the many benefits that equipment rental has to offer and has changed the way that business is done for many construction professionals. It has become understood that renting is an effective way to manage and operate a business, while helping get projects done in an efficient and economical manner.

To help contractors and construction companies determine whether renting a piece of equipment is the right decision, ARA suggests the following rules: • Look at the cost of renting versus buying and consider the time value of money.

• Estimate the time utilization of a piece of equipment. If you are not going to utilize the equipment to its fullest extent, why pay to own it?

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• If your jobs are varied and require special equipment, rental may be the most efficient way to get the job done.

• If your fleet’s diesel emissions are controlled by regulation, renting the necessary equipment is a simple solution.

Some of the most basic benefits of equipment rental for construction companies are: • Frees up capital for other demands and a stronger balance sheet.

• Supplements your fleet with specific equipment, allowing you to compete for more jobs.

• Uses the right tool for the right job while eliminating maintenance and upkeep costs.

• Ensures equipment that meets regulatory specifications for all types of construction projects.

• Eliminates warehouse or storage demands.

Renting offers contractors and construction companies access to a wide variety of equipment for added job versatility without the added financial burden associated with the byproducts of ownership, including the cost of spare parts inventory, regular maintenance and repair, a mechanic’s time to maintain it, transportation, insurance and storage. Rental businesses also offer specialized

equipment for seasonal or niche jobs.

Perspective 2:

Factors to Consider When Renting Equipment Terry Hagy, president of Rental Max, spoke with Masonry Magazine about what to look for in a rental business when it comes time to rent equipment.

“The rental store should be asking questions about the project or situation and what the contractor is trying to accomplish,” he says. “That way they can offer the right equipment for the job and you can get your project done safely, correctly and economically.”

Most of the time, professional contractors will deal with a rental store where there is already a relationship, and where the staff members are familiar with the type of work they do. Based on that trust and partnership, contractors can then consider three factors when renting equipment: 1. Availability — Is it in stock?

2. Reliability — Will it work well?

3. Value — Is it priced fairly?

In addition to these three main factors, a contractor will also want to consider the store’s location, whether equipment can be delivered, and whether the business has newer, well-maintained equipment. Mr. Hagy advises, “Check service tags on the equipment to make sure it was serviced properly.”

Finally, Mr. Hagy points out that renting makes sense if you’re not getting a 60% utilization/ROI out of a piece of equipment.

“Look at variable cost instead of fixed cost,” he says. “When you rent, you don’t have to insure, maintain and store the item. If you own it, you have costs 12 months out of the year.”

Perspective 3:

Scaffold Rental Clint Bridges of EZ Scaffold also offers his perspective to Masonry Magazine regarding rental, particularly scaffolding rental.

Q. Does your company rent scaffolding?

A. Yes. We rent everything we sell, including mast climbers, crank up, and frames. We also do installation and dismantling.

Q. Are people renting parts or full systems?

A. Both. Some contractors have equipment and just need to go higher or longer. Others don’t have equipment or the right type of equipment and need to rent everything. For example, they may primarily do work that does not require much scaffold but have the opportunity to do a larger job and need the

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equipment to do that job. The contractor will rent because he may never do this type of job again. That’s the nice thing about renting from a company like EZ Scaffold. We’ll rent you a wing nut if that’s what you need.

Q. What factors should a client keep in mind

when they are determining whether to rent

or buy?

A. Make sure they are renting from an experienced scaffold company, someone that knows the equipment and keeps it well maintained. Getting old, worn-out equipment is not only unproductive, it can also be dangerous. Sometimes companies send out whatever equipment they have on hand so the contractor gets a patchwork of different brands and models. This makes it difficult for their employees to use the equipment competently, since each manufacturer is different. Making sure they are getting the right equipment for the job and that it is safe and well maintained is important.

Q. Is more rental going on now than in

previous years, or less? Why do you think

this is so?

A. More for sure. The construction industry has picked up nationwide. Rental was good during the recession because a contractor would get a job but not have another one to justify buying the equipment, so he would rent.

Now, however, people have more work than they have equipment for.

Q. What type of client is renting most?

A. Masons are our primary customer. General contractors providing scaffold for all trades is a large part of what we do. This is good for the mason contractor, since EZ Scaffold is fast enough for all trades and has the capacity for masonry. So a mason is not limited by working on a light-duty scaffold that doesn’t hold the stock that a mason needs to be productive.

The wrong scaffold can severely affect productivity.

Q. Why should someone buy vs. rent or

vice versa?

A. The determining factor is usually whether they are going to be able to keep it on the wall.

If this is a short-term, one-time application, then they should rent. If it is a long-term project or the contractor will be able to use it on future projects, then they should buy. And by all means, consult their accountant. yMAS

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Embedded Fasteners in Masonry W H E N AT TA C H I N G S T R U C T U R A L A N D N O N - S T R U C T U R A L COMPONENTS TO MASONRY, understanding the embedded fastening

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options along with their advantages, limitations and challenges is the first step to a successful connection. Where reliable performance is desired, the most common assurance that masonry fasteners will satisfy the demands of masonry design is provided through certification by well-established thirdparty evaluation agencies. This article describes various types of fasteners for masonry, notes specific installation and application considerations, and emphasizes the value of third-party evaluation reports Kenton McBride, issued by, e.g., ICC Evaluation Service LLC (ICC-ES).

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Figure 1. Details for cladding anchorage to hollow CMU (left) and grouted CMU (right). Renderings courtesy of the International Masonry Institute (www.imiweb.org).

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Background In addition to cast-in tie wires, veneers and other elements are connected with a variety of embedded fasteners, including power-actuated pins (nails), screws and anchors.

Three major categories to which components are fastened are explored in this article: 1. Grout-filled CMU offers the highest load capacity of the three masonry types listed. Possible installation locations include the face of the masonry wall (including bed joints, webs and the center of face shell), the top of the wall (directly into grout), and the sides of the wall. Note: CMU head joints are generally not a reliable substrate for anchoring due to non-uniform buttering between adjacent units and the stress discontinuities between the mortar and adjacent blocks.

Thus, fastening to head joints should generally be avoided, even if the head joints are fully buttered.

One should ensure (via, e.g., ICC-ES Evaluation Service Reports) that the published loads for connectors are associated with the specified masonry design strength, f 'm, being used. TMS 402-13/ACI 530-13/ASCE 5-13 ยง9.1.9.1 specifies that design must be considered with 1,500 psi masonry; therefore, many fastener manufacturers choose to develop product data corresponding to this minimum strength. Similarly, manufacturers often report data associated with Type N mortar to conservatively cover the range of mortar options in new construction.

2. Hollow CMU attachments include fastening directly into the face shell of non-grouted CMU. When utilizing products that are installed through drilled holes in the face shell of hollow masonry, verify whether the installation instructions for the product being installed require rotation-only drilling, as hammer drilling tends to break out more of the back of the face shell, which the product may or may not be designed to accommodate. As with grout-filled CMU, it is important to ensure that published loads are associated with the specified masonry strength.

3. Brick. Whether hollow or solid, as with CMU, the technical data for the fastener should again be associated with the brick type, compressive strength, and mortar.

Determining the proper attachments to grout-filled CMU, hollow CMU and brick depends on application, magnitude of load, and installation circumstances. Broadly speaking, fastening to the outsides of masonry elements may be put into two categories: (1) light-duty and (2) heavierduty, as described in the subsequent two sections. Common light-duty and heavier-duty embedded fasteners are shown in Figure 2. www.masonrymagazine.com

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Light-Duty Embedded Masonry Fasteners Typical applications for light-duty fasteners include metal and plastic sheets, insulation, electrical conduit and miscellaneous small fixtures. Because such connections generally require less load and require less installation effort than the anchorages described in the next section, installations of the connectors are typically to hollow masonry and within approximately 1/2 inch of the grouted portion of masonry.

Power-actuated fasteners (PAFs), whether driven by powder, gas, or electro-mechanical actuation, may generally be installed in hollow CMU, grout-filled CMU and brick. In addition to PAFs, self-drilling screws, insulation anchors, tamper-resistant impact expansion anchors, trigger anchors and plastic anchors provide specialized solutions for hollow CMU, grout-filled CMU and brick.

Figure 2. Common embedded fasteners to masonry materials.

Heavier-Duty Embedded Masonry Fasteners T ypical applications requiring greater capacities for connections to masonry include cladding (pictured

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into grouted CMU or full utilization of the face shell capacity of hollow CMU. Figure 2 demonstrates typical applicable uses for heavier-duty connectors (generally, any of these connectors may also be used for light-duty applications). These applications are generally satisfied using anchor bolts, which can be either cast-in-place or post-installed as explored in greater detail below.

Cast-in anchorages for connecting to the outside face of grouted CMU generally take the form of headed bolts, embedment plates and bent bars (J-bolts). To accomplish cast-in anchorages, planning and coordination are needed throughout wall fabrication and grout pouring. Cast-in installations to the face of masonry walls require holes to be drilled into the face shells of masonry, then for the bolts to be inserted from the inside of the masonry and tied either to reinforcement or to the inside of the masonry walls before pouring grout. Similarly, cast-in anchorages at the tops of walls must be set to the proper embedment and tied to the structure before pouring grout. Care must be taken during grout pours not to disturb these anchorages, which may result in misplacement and/or reduction in performance.

Post-installed anchorages to masonry, as with concrete, may be divided into adhesive and mechanical categories. Each type of masonry anchor provides a unique set of solutions for fastening to masonry elements.

Post-installed mechanical anchors include the following: • Expansion anchors. The anchorage mechanism depends on expansion forces at the embedded end of the anchor, so it is important to see whether an anchor has been qualified for near-edge and top/side of wall installations.

With the exception of sleeve anchors, expansion anchors are typically reserved in masonry for installations in grout-filled CMU. • Sleeve anchors are a special subset of expansion anchors that function using a collapsing sleeve mechanism in hollow members, where they may be installed into face shells, as the collapsing sleeve will bear against the back end of the face shell. In solid members, sleeve anchors bear against the walls of the drilled hole to produce expansion forces and friction similar to the expansion anchors described above. Sleeve anchors should not be installed in the webs of hollow masonry, • Screw anchors provide ease of installation. Screw anchors are especially useful for temporary installations, and in some cases are reusable with sufficient background data.

Because screw anchors require hardened threads to cut into concrete and masonry substrates, they are usually not intended for corrosive environments due to the potential of secondary hydrogen embrittlement.

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An array of adhesive anchor solutions also exist for masonry. Like mechanical anchors, adhesive anchors can generally be installed in both solid and hollow base materials. For attaching to hollow masonry and brick, mesh sleeves contain and extrude adhesive to form a mechanical key behind the face shell. As an example, Hilti’s HIT-HY 70 system is qualified with an ESR for grout-filled CMU, and with use of mesh sleeves, hollow CMU, and hollow Figure 3. Hilti HIT-HY 70 installation demonstration in hollow brick (left) and near-edge tensile testing in brick masonry with pubhollow CMU (right). lished data for threaded rods and rebar. In groutEvaluation of Embedded Masonry Fasteners filled CMU and solid brick, adhesive is injected directly F astener manufacturers typically publish data into the drilled hole, after which threaded rods or rebar on masonry fastener performance. Some companies is installed. A demonstration of the mechanism and publish data generated by third-party evaluation services near-edge tensile test of HIT-HY 70 in hollow CMU is according to established protocols, such as that provided pictured in Figure 3.

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A more detailed examination of anchor evaluation from the September 2011 issue of Masonry Magazine, “Verifying Codes and Standards Compliance,” describes the rigorous testing protocols that these types of anchors must undergo to demonstrate code compliance. In essence, anchors are subjected to thorough tensile and shear testing in the centers of face shells, bed joints and webs. In addition, adhesive anchors must undergo suitability tests to determine behavior under sustained load and elevated temperature. Optional tests include performance with angled loading, damp holes, freeze-thaw cycles, and seismic tension and shear.

Each of the AC documents has a corresponding document for anchoring products in concrete; if an anchor product has an ESR for concrete in addition to masonry, useful information (including, for example, hydrogen embrittlement resistance for screw anchors and resistance to alkalinity for adhesive anchors) can be gleaned with careful reading. The masonry AC documents and their concrete counterparts are listed below: • AC01 Acceptance Criteria for Expansion Anchors in Masonry Elements (with equivalent concrete testing standard AC193).

• AC58 Acceptance Criteria for Adhesive Anchors in Masonry Elements (with equivalent concrete testing standard AC308).

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• AC106 Acceptance Criteria for Predrilled Fasteners (Screw Anchors) in Masonry (with equivalent concrete testing standard AC193).

Finally, a special type of evaluation, according to ICC-ES AC60 Acceptance Criteria for Anchors in Unreinforced Masonry Elements, assesses the suitability of adhesive anchor systems for use in the triple-wythe unreinforced brick masonry walls commonly found on the West Coast.

Having reviewed the options for fastening to masonry and the options for third-party data, the next step is design.

A future article will focus on the design of fasteners to masonry in accordance with TMS 402-13/ACI 530-13/ASCE 5-13 code requirements, and how test data published in accordance with third-party evaluation reports may be used in conjunction with the code requirements. yMAS Kenton McBride is a Codes and Approvals Engineer at Hilti. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Florida, where he conducted his research on anchorage to concrete.

Acknowledgments: Peter Anderson, P.E., Jesse Gonzalez, Chenkai Li, and Jennifer Ray, P.E. of Hilti generously contributed background information for this article.

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The same trends can be seen in construction and building technology. Ever-fluctuating energy prices, building and energy code performance standards, and smarter building science will continue to drive building innovation. Just like automobile engineers, building architects and engineers know that overlooking small details in a new building design can translate into longterm energy waste.

Building envelope energy performance has been a major focal point in the industry due to recent energy code changes. R-value requirements have increased, air barrier system performance is required to prevent the free flow of air and moisture through the envelope, and a layer of continuous insulation is often now required to minimize heat loss through thermal bridging.

These changes should come as no surprise to builders or masons. To maintain air barrier performance as designed and to achieve maximum thermal efficiency, the finest details need to be scrutinized — right down to the screws and anchors that hold the building envelope together. This is why brick anchors for cavity walls are so important, as they can help achieve better building performance.

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Smart solutions include barrelstyle veneer anchors instead of traditional plate-style veneer anchors. The single penetration of the air barrier and insulation created by a barrel-style veneer anchor is significantly more energy efficient than that of a traditional plate-style anchor. A plate-style anchor creates multiple penetrations through the air barrier and increases thermal bridges through the insulation.

Furthermore, the large metal plate anchor sits on the outside surface of the insulation, effectively creating radiators that soak up and transmit energy through the building envelope. Have you ever observed a commercial roof with Single-barrel veneer anchor with a thermal clip and brick-tie washer to secure the insulation and frost or light snow and seen every prevent thermal bridging. metal insulation plate transposed through the roofing membrane and the melting snow? the importance of reducing thermal bridging by using That same transfer of energy is occurring on the sidewall a single-screw, barrel-style veneer anchor as opposed to a with every plate-style veneer anchor. This highlights multiple penetration plate anchor.

Large-diameter plastic brick-tie washers should be used with barrel-style veneer anchors to help permanently secure the continuous insulation while also helping to seal the anchor penetration against air and moisture infiltration. The use of a brick-tie washer is especially important when the continuous insulation

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system is also being installed as part of the air barrier assembly. This is often the case with rigid insulation attached directly to steel studs using air barrier system tested screws and washers and the complete sealing of board joints, door and window penetrations, etc. Traditional plate-style anchors are difficult, if not impossible, to seal against air and moisture if the insulation is being used as the air barrier.

Even greater energy performance can be achieved with the addition of a plastic thermal clip snapped over the head of the barrel veneer anchor, which prevents thermal bridging from the wire tie to the barrel veneer anchor. In addition to better energy and air barrier sealing performance, barrel-style veneer anchors are easily installed and reduce labor costs significantly compared to plate-style anchors. Simply put, barrel-style veneer anchors help achieve thermal efficiency, increase air barrier system performance and reduce installation costs.

An additional trend visible in the industry is building envelope systemization. The goal of commercial wall systemization is to simplify specifying and building complete walls that meet and exceed the new energy code requirements for air barrier performance, thermal efficiency and fire protection.

Individual component manufacturers are collaborating to design fully engineered, specified and warrantied wall systems for brick veneer cavity walls. It is important for builders and masons to be familiar with these specified wall systems and understand that every detail and component has been designed to work together with a purpose to meet and exceed codes. Just like an automobile, every part, piece and component needs to work together to ensure long-term and peak performance. yMAS

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Cintec teamed up with architects and engineers from Mann Williams and Newport-based Protectahome to restore the castle. Cintec assisted Protectahome with the first phase of restoration, which included structural repairs and stabilizing the remaining walls of the building prior to rebuilding.

Cintec’s patented anchors were used to stitch together and strengthen the walls.

The process of restoring Astley Castle involved using a diamond drill to insert steel anchors into the building. Once in place, grout was pumped into a special sleeve surrounding the anchor, and air was pumped out. Cores removed during this process were retained and reused where the anchors were installed, leaving an almost invisible repair. The work has ensured the survival of the original walls, allowing the award-winning holiday home to be built within the shell of the ancient castle.

The Riba Stirling Prize is the U.K.’s most prestigious architectural award. Judging is based on original, imaginative and well-executed designs that excellently meet the needs of their users and inspire those who use and visit them.

“The restoration work on Astley Castle was an impressive enterprise, as anyone who saw the castle prior to its transformation could have been forgiven for thinking it a hopeless ruin,” said Peter James, managing director of Cintec International.

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“To be awarded the Riba Stirling Prize demonstrates the true extent of its transformation. It has now been turned into a structurally stable building that will stand the test of time and can be enjoyed by many people in its reincarnation as a holiday home.”

Cintec anchors have been used to restore historically significant buildings across the globe, including Windsor Castle, the White House and extensive work on Egypt’s pyramids.

A video tour of the house is available on the “ribaarchitecture” YouTube channel. The final project worked to a 60:40 ratio of old to new masonry construction. yMAS For more information, visit www.cintec.com.

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The LEED™ Rating System Most people in the construction industry are at least somewhat familiar with LEED™, the most widely used green building rating system in the U.S. For those who are not, LEED is a rating system designed to evaluate buildings in the areas of energy use, water use, materials use, indoor environment, the building site and location. LEED contains a total of 110 possible points distributed among 35 optional credits, as shown in Figure 1. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) certifies buildings that meet enough of the LEED requirements according to the total number of points earned (see Figure 2).

In late 2013, the USGBC released an updated version of LEED, known as LEED v4, which revised many of the credits in the rating system, especially those related to building materials and products. At present, designers can use either the older rating system, LEED 2009, or the LEED v4 system. Beginning on Nov. 1, 2016, only the LEED v4 system will be available for use. LEED v4 contains the

Figure 2 — LEED certification levels.

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same general categories as LEED 2009, but the Materials & Resources category is changed significantly to focus on building product transparency and disclosures.

One of the other new focuses in LEED v4 is on integrated design process. The goal of this approach is to achieve “synergies across disciplines and building systems.�1 For this and other reasons, it is advisable that contractors and subcontractors familiarize themselves with the overall structure of the LEED rating system so that they can be knowledgeable partners at the table early in the design process. General information and a copy of the LEED rating system can be found at www.usgbc.org/ leed. USGBC also maintains a credit library with specific requirements for each credit in all versions of the rating system (www.usgbc.org/credits).

There are three general areas that typically have a direct impact on the mason subcontractor. These are material selection, documentation and construction/ installation.

Material Selection The materials selected on a LEED project have a direct impact on earning many of the LEED credits. The most common selection factors include recycled content, regional manufacture, salvaged materials, and product transparency disclosures. All can have an impact on availability and cost.

Each is discussed in more detail below.

Recycled Content

The credits for use of building products containing recycled content are among the most frequently achieved of all the LEED credits. In LEED 2009, points are based on the dollar value of recycled content in building products as compared to the total value of the materials on the project.

In LEED v4, recycled content is only one part of a larger credit, and so the direct point contribution is reduced. Nevertheless, many designers consider recycled content when making their product selections.

Masonry-related products that may contain recycled content include concrete masonry units, clay brick, grout and, less often, mortar. In addition, many masonry accessories may incorporate recycled content; these include masonry anchors, cavity drainage materials and some flashing materials.

Regional Manufacture

In the LEED rating system, designers may choose building products based on their location of manufacture. Actually, both the location of manufacture and the source of raw materials are important. Both must be within 500 miles of the project site under LEED 2009, and within 100 miles of the project site in the newer LEED v4. These distances are measured as the crow flies.

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Salvaged Materials

Salvaged materials may also be specified more often on LEED projects. For masonry, these may include salvaged brick units or even sand set pavers.

Product Transparency Disclosures

LEED v4 brought many changes to the Materials & Resources section, one of the primary changes being the introduction of several points associated with disclosing information about a product’s manufacture.

Selecting products having an Environmental Product Disclosure (EPD) is one way to earn a point in LEED v4. As a result, many designers are specifying products that have published EPDs or at least published a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The pool of masonry products that have published LCAs or EPDs is limited, but growing.

Raw material ingredient reporting can also earn points in LEED v4, so specifiers are seeking products that have either (1) published product ingredient lists, (2) published a Health Product Declaration (HPD), or (3) published a Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certification. See the sidebar on the next page for more information on product disclosures.

Thanks to a newly formed agreement between Argos of Atlanta, Ga., and CarbonCure Technologies of Nova Scotia, Canada, Argos was first in the United States to pour concrete manufactured using recycled carbon dioxide.

Argos, a multinational cement and concrete manufacturer headquartered in Colombia, produced the concrete mix with CarbonCure’s carbon dioxide recycling technology at its Cumming, Ga., ready mixed concrete plant in early January. The leading manufacturer had been incorporating the CarbonCure technology into certain concrete mixes for several weeks and continues to undertake extensive industrial scale testing at its technical center.

Bill Wagner, vice president of Ready Mix Southeast Zone at Argos USA, said, “As the concrete industry continues to shift toward sustainability, we’re excited to lead this initiative and offer products made with CarbonCure’s technology to our customers.”

CarbonCure’s technology uses carbon dioxide gas captured from the smokestacks of industrial emitters to improve the compressive strength of ready mixed concrete. CarbonCure has announced a series of partnerships with ready mixed concrete producers across the United States. Argos is the first producer in the U.S. to deliver ready mixed concrete that incorporates CarbonCure’s technology to a construction site. The CarbonCure technology has been available in the concrete masonry industry since 2012.

Concrete products made with the CarbonCure technology have been in high demand with architects, building developers and engineers, particularly as LEED, the world’s leading green building rating system, continues to flourish. One such architect who is leading initiatives related to sustainable design is Paula McEvoy, LEED Fellow and co-director of sustainability at the Atlanta office of the international architecture firm Perkins+Will.

McEvoy explains, “As we continue to evolve our conceptualization of sustainability in building design, we encourage building material manufacturers to pursue innovations that reduce our environmental footprint. On behalf of Perkins+Will, I’d like to congratulate Argos on exploring the initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of

Product Documentation Product submittals on a LEED project are generally more onerous than on a non-LEED project. Documentation is required to confirm any LEED material credit being its ready mixed concrete through the addition of the CarbonCure technology.” yMAS pursued. Product submittals should include all the customary informaFor more information, visit www.Argos.co or www.Argos-US.com. tion as well as information on the recycled content, location of manufacture, and other but not installed, must often be provided. In some cases, LEED-specific information. It is usually recommended the project designers may provide a template for required to provide all general product information as well as all information.

LEED-specific information in one submission. In addition, because the calculation for many of these credits is Recycled Content based on the total value of materials on the project, the Recycled content of building products must be reported cost of the building product, as delivered to the project, as a percent of the total weight of materials. Note that LEED 40 |

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Product Transparency Disclosures distinguishes between post-consumer recycled content such as that obtained from recycled bottle glass, and pre-consumer recycled content such as fly ash. Pre-consumer recycled content and post-consumer recycled content must be listed separately.

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Health Product Declarations (HPDs), environmental product declarations (EPDs) and Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certification are among the ways that LEED v4 encourages building product manufacturers to provide information on their raw ingredients and manufacturing impacts.

The Health Product Declaration® (HPD) Collaborative provides a standard format for assessing raw ingredients in a product against chemical health hazard lists. More information can be found at www.hpd-collaborative.org.

Environmental product declarations (EPDs) are used to provide a report of the environmental life cycle impacts for a building product. EPDs are based on a life cycle assessment of the product and follow international standards and national product category rules.

Cradle to Cradle certification is a program of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. It certifies products to be free of certain hazardous chemicals. More information can be found at www.c2ccertified.org.

The distance from the project site to the location of manufacture and the source of raw materials should also be reported. In most cases, it is sufficient to note whether the product has raw materials sourced and manufactured within 500 miles of the project site (if LEED 2009) or within 100 miles of the project site (if LEED v4). Note that the distance from the specific manufacturing location is required. If a product is manufactured in multiple locations, the one used to source the specific project must be used. All distances are measured as the crow flies.

volatile organic compounds (VOC). In this case, product submittals must include test data showing compliance with the LEED requirements. Stone, ceramic, glass, concrete, and clay brick masonry materials are considered fully compliant without any VOC emissions testing if they do not include integral organic-based surface coatings, binders or sealants.

In this case, confirmation of ingredients may be necessary.

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copy of the declaration should be provided as part of the product data submittal.

Construction On a LEED project, it is especially important for the subcontractor to clearly understand the general contractor’s expectations for construction and installation. Many LEED credits are entirely dependent upon proper execution of the construction requirements. Seemingly minor mistakes can result in the loss of a LEED credit and can significantly impact the project.

One common credit relates to construction waste management.

This credit requires documentation of construction waste diversion.

Nearly all masonry materials are recyclable. This includes masonry units, strapping, pallets and other packaging, and metal accessories and reinforcement. LEED projects may use either commingled recycling or sort-on-site recycling. In either case, strict adherence to proper recycling is important to achieve the project LEED goals.

A permeable paving system is another area requiring careful attention. On a LEED project, permeable pavements may be used to reduce stormwater runoff and reduce the heat island effect. Proper installation is essential in achieving these LEED credits.

Conclusion LEED projects benefit from all parties having an understanding of the LEED rating system and in particular the LEED credits related to their specialty area. Check out the resources listed below for further information on the ways masonry can play a role on LEED projects.

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Greencore USA Elevates Environmental Building Standards With New High-Yield Mortars, Stuccos and Grouts Driven by client demand and environmental regulation, green building continues to double every three years, according to the World Green Building Trends 2016 report by Dodge Data & Analytics. In an effort to help contractors, architects, engineers and specifiers better fulfill this growing responsibility; Greencore USA offers a full line of high-quality, high-yield and environmentally friendly cementitious building materials. All of the mortars, stuccos and grouts from Greencore USA, a QUIKRETE ® company, are manufactured using a unique combination of slag cement and Portland cement to increase the environmental benefits on a project while improving productivity and reducing costs.

Jorge Chiappo, product developer and a sales manager of masonry products in Florida for Greencore USA, said, “Recycling is the most fundamental benefit of using slag cement, which is the post-consumable remains in the process of transforming iron ore into iron. Replacing a percentage of Portland cement with slag cement not only keeps waste out of landfills, it reduces the amount of energy required to manufacturer Greencore USA products. In addition, due to the superior working characteristics of the product(s), contractors gain about 25 percent more working area with Greencore USA mortars, stuccos or grouts.”

Greencore USA Super High Yield Mortar — An ecologically-friendly, highperformance blend of Portland and slag cement, dried sand, and other proprietary ingredients, this mortar meets ASTM C270, C1714, and ICC requirements for masonry mortars when properly mixed in the field with water. Available as type S or M, Greencore USA Super High Yield Mortar can be used for non-load-bearing applications above or below grade in a variety of custom colors.

Greencore USA Super High Yield Stucco — An ecologically friendly, highperformance blend of Portland and slag cement, dried sand, and other proprietary ingredients, this stucco meets ASTM C926 requirements for a scratch, brown or finish coat when properly mixed in the field with water. Available in coarse, medium and fine grades, Greencore USA Super High Yield Stucco can be applied in both three-coat stucco wall systems and the brown coat and finish coat in two-coat wall systems over masonry and concrete.

Greencore USA Core Fill Grout — A blend of Portland and slag cement, dried sand and gravel, and other proprietary ingredients, this core fill grout meets ASTM C476 when properly mixed in the field with water. Available in fine and coarse grades, Greencore USA Core Fill Grout can be specified in a variety of compressive strengths from 2000 psi and above.

Greencore USA products, which are currently available in California and Florida, provide quantifiable environmental benefits that can contribute to U.S. Green Building Council LEED certification. For more information on this environmentally friendly Greencore USA mortars, stuccos and grouts, visit www.greencore-usa.com. yMAS

Resources on Masonry and LEED • Masonry Is Sustainable, The Masonry Society, Longmont, Colo., http://www.masonrysociety.org/html/ resources/Sustainability_Brochure/TMS_Sustainability_Brochure-2014-10-10.pdf.

• Subasic, C., LEED v4: New Categories and Credits Shake Up Ways of Contributing, SMART dynamics of masonry, Vol. 1, No. 4, 2014, http://www.dynamicsofmasonry.com/content/leed-v4.

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Tuttle, with the help of his older brother and mason tender, Brian Tuttle, drove five hours to Las Vegas to compete in the 14th Annual SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 ® World Championship competition on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. Scott beat out 22 other world-class masons by laying 775 brick in one hour to earn the title “World’s Best Bricklayer,” a 2016 Ford F-250 4x4 Super Duty truck, and $15,000 in cash and prizes.

First Place winner of the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500, Scott Tuttle (foreground), with his brother and mason tender, Brian Tuttle.

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Together the Tuttle brothers have qualified to compete in 13 of the past World Championship battles, which is a record in itself. Both have claimed an award at least once. In 2012, Scott was awarded the SPEC MIX TOP CRAFTSMAN® trophy, and in 2015 Brian won the SPEC MIX TOUGHEST TENDER® title.

Since the competition is recognized as the Super Bowl of the trade and premier event during the annual World of Concrete/World of Masonry tradeshow, making it to the final round is an honor. To earn a spot in the World Championship event, masons must win their regional qualifier competition, and only the previous year’s Champion and Top Craftsman winners are granted a spot to contend. The two-man teams are given 60 minutes to build a 26-foot 8-inch, double wythe brick wall while meeting strict quality standards. Judged by 24 industry experts, the award places are based on the highest brick counts meeting the strict quality standards and competition rules.

Following the Champion distinction, the second most coveted title is the SPEC MIX TOP CRAFTSMAN award for what the panel of judges rates the “most sellable” wall meeting the required 500 brick count with zero deductions.

Two-time World Champion (2008 and 2010), mason Garrett Hood, came in second this year by laying 716 brick. Garrett and his mason tender, Ed Huntley, are both with Huntley Brothers Co. Inc. in Monroe, N.C. Since he started competing in Las Vegas in 2008, in addition to two first place finishes, Garrett has now won three second place awards and a SPEC MIX TOP

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Darian Douthit was a double winner this year, taking home the SPEC MIX TOP CRAFTSMAN Award as well as third place in the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500, earning him $8,000 in cash and an ESSICK PRO12 Mortar Mixer.

Second Place went to North Carolina’s Mason and returning SPEC MIX TOP CRAFTSMAN winner Garrett Hood with Huntley Brothers Co.

CRAFTSMAN Award at the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 World Championship competition.

Third place and the 2016 SPEC MIX TOP CRAFTSMAN Award went to Oklahoma native Darian Douthit, with Providence Masonry in Miami, Okla., who laid 687 brick.

This was his first time winning the SPEC MIX TOP CRAFTSMAN Award. As the competition’s 3rd place finisher, Darian won the same title he claimed in the 2013 World Championship Tennessee’s mason tender Tony Shelton with Creative Masonry, located in Limestone, Tennessee, took home the SPEC MIX TOUGHEST TENDER® Award this year with a winning time of 15 minutes, 22 seconds. Congratulations to Tony for taking home $2,500 for his hard work, and showcasing the important role of mason tenders. Tony won the award in 2014 and has been a team member in two firstplace finishes in 2013 and 2015 with mason Fred Campbell.

SPEC MIX TOUGHEST TENDER winner Tony Shelton on the winners stand with check and trophy.

This undercard contest for mason tenders is held before the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 and focuses on the mason tender preparing the mason’s work area in a detailed and pre-defined way in the fastest time possible.

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® was established by SPEC MIX, Inc. in 2003 to showcase the skill and craftsmanship of professional masons, and is featured as the headliner event of Masonry Madness™ Day. The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 World Championship drew as many as 4,000 spectators in attendance with thousands of live webcast viewers.

The 2016 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 World Championship relies on the support of its outstanding sponsors who support the event’s mission to promote the craftsmanship of masons and the masonry construction industry. yMAS For more information on the competition, the prizes and the sponsors, visit www.specmixbricklayer500.com.

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By George Hedley

Have You Noticed Me Lately?

Construction is a difficult business with lots of moving parts. On every project there are 5,947 chances for things to go wrong. Contractors find themselves at the mercy of project plans, changes, payments, scheduling, weather, labor, equipment, materials and deliveries. So much can go wrong. So much is out of their control. At the end of every job (when it’s too late to do much about it), the bottom-line reality of what the project manager, superintendent, or foreman has, or more typically, has not done, to manage the contract properly becomes apparent. Not paying attention to key contract clauses about notice, documentation, and change order procedures is a sure way to watch your profit dwindle.

Contracting Is About Contracts Most contractors don’t like paperwork. Unfortunately, contracting is about contracts, and contracts are paperwork! As much as 50% of all profits made or lost on construction projects can be the result of managing the contract properly. The contract or subcontract defines how you must do business with your customer. Too many contractors and subcontractors sign pre-prepared 5-, 10-, 15- or 20-page contracts without reading them, without having their attorney review them, or without understanding the specific contractual requirements.

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within a specified number of days and in a specified format (usually in writing). Before you start a project, review the contract and prepare a Notice and Documentation Chart,” listing items that require proper notice. This can then be used by the project manager, superintendent, foreman, project administrator and bookkeeper throughout the duration of the project.

W.I.N. With No V.A.s In the construction business, it is wise to adopt the slogan, “W.I.N. = Write It Now.” Phone calls, meetings or meeting minutes are not proper notice or documentation. Contractors tend to delay providing written documentation regarding conflicts, issues and changes as they occur until weeks later. Often they call or tell their customer about issues and think that is enough notice. When contractors don’t put things in writing until after the fact, or they invoice for extra work without proper notice, they are at risk of not getting paid per the contract. This creates major conflicts when trying to collect for additional work or delays that might be warranted.

Another motto to adopt is, “No V.A.s = No Verbal Agreements.” Verbal agreements aren’t worth the paper they’re written on. Properly record all verbal agreements in writing and e-mail or fax them to your customer the same day. No exceptions. Confirm these in your regular project meetings and monthly reports. A phone call to your customer is not sufficient notice or an official request in any situation.

As a construction manager, I am asked to review change order requests from the general contractor to the owner.

On one project nearing completion, we received several change order requests for field conflicts and plan omissions that had occurred several months prior.

The general contractor was passing along the subcontractor’s requests for extra items. My review indicated there wasn’t any backup or approvals for the work hours requested, no signed daily labor tickets for the work, or any detailed material invoices to show the actual paid cost of materials. I referred the contractor to the contract, requiring all requests for change orders to be submitted within 14 days of the occurrence, detailed cost

Sample Notice and Documentation Chart Description

Written Notice Required

Changes in the work Differing field conditions Plan conflicts and omissions Delay requests Change order request

Within 7 days of awareness Within 3 days of awareness Within 7 days of awareness Within 10 days of occurrence Within 14 days of change notice

Claims and protests Submittal approvals Request for information Payment issues Schedule updates

Within 14 days after request Within 7 days after submittal Within 5 days after request Within 10 days of problem Monthly updates required

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breakdowns be provided, and all hours to be verified daily by the superintendent. I also protested that the hourly rate seemed much higher than the actual field labor costs incurred by the subcontractor.

The general contractor was hoping my good nature or integrity would get his change order approved. He claimed that I knew about the problems and should expect to pay for all required additional work. When I asked him to justify the $67-per-hour rate for carpenters and drywall workers, and provide detailed material invoices as backup, he protested and boldly stated the prices were fair. I then demanded that he follow the contract on all requests or I couldn’t recommend change orders be approved to the owner. He suddenly proclaimed I was unfair and mean, even though he was the person who didn’t follow the contract.

On another project, I got a call from the contractor asking if I would “help him out,” as his material prices had significantly increased. He insisted we had discussed this when negotiating the contract several months prior. My memory and his differed on this point. He then accused me of not being “a man of my word.” I suggested he read his contract and follow the requirements for notice and requests for changes if he felt he was due extra money. In retrospect, his request came several months after he was aware of the price increases. I told him if he wanted extra money, the contract clearly required him to document all change requests within 7 days of the event, without exception. The contract also required a detailed cost breakdown with invoice backup from his suppliers for all claims, instead of the lump sum he had requested. I told him price increases do not warrant an increased contract amount without prior written agreement by all parties. I wonder if we would have gotten a credit if his prices went down!

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If in doubt, you must put requests and notices in writing in a timely manner to document your position and protect your contractual rights.

Take the Time to Be Complete Assembling all documentation, paperwork, change order requests, notices and information required by your contract often seems overwhelming. But once you get in the habit of following the contract, it becomes easy and a normal part of your construction routine. In order to get all that you deserve while building a project for your customer, you must be timely in your requests. Missing the time requirements may result in a loss of your right to collect for things out of your scope of work or control. When documenting items, take a little extra time and be complete in your description of the event.

By not documenting conflicts or changes in a timely and complete manner, contractors inadvertently shift more responsibility onto their own shoulders and can lose the right to col-

lect. Providing proper notice starts at the beginning of every project. Meet with your customer to discuss the contract terms and what it requires. Review and agree on the project notice and documentation required for every conflict or change. Then be ready to follow the contract. yMAS As a professional construction BIZCOACH and popular industry speaker, George Hedley helps contractors increase profits, grow and get their companies to work.

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NEWS MCAA Announces 2016– 2018 Board Members MCAA announced the election of officers to the MCAA board during the MCAA Annual Meeting on Feb. 4, 2016, during the MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas.

Michael Sutter, CEO of Sutter Masonry Inc. in El Mirage, Ariz., was elected as chairman of the MCAA. Sutter began his masonry career as a senior in high school when he joined a vocational program in Brunswick, Ohio. After graduation, he served his apprenticeship and became a journeyman bricklayer before moving to Phoenix, Ariz. He continued his career as a foreman and estimator/ project manager. Then in 1991, Mike and his wife Colleen started Sutter Masonry. Twenty-five years later, he has built their company to over 200 employees working on both residential and commercial projects.

Since 1995, Mike has been an active member of both local and national industry associations, including a board member of the Arizona Masonry Contractors As-

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sociation serving as president, vice president and treasurer. In addition, he has served on numerous committees such as Apprenticeship, Certification, Fastest Trowel, and Safety. He is also a Board Member of the Arizona Masonry Guild and serves on the Residential and Technical Committees.

With the MCAA, he has served as Arizona State Chairman, Region G Vice President, treasurer and vice chairman as well as serving on numerous committees and co-author of the MCAA Apprentice Training Manual.

Other board members elected include: • Vice chairman: Paul Odom, vice president of P and S Masonry Inc., Hamilton, Texas.

• Treasurer: Paul Oldham, president and co-owner of Ollier Masonry Inc., Batesville, Ind. • Secretary: Larry Vacala, founder of Restore Masonry LLC & Tyler Lane Construction Inc.

Tom Schlough Receives 2015 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement Tom Schlough, owner of Park Industries in St. Cloud, Minn., is the recipient of the 2015 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award was presented to Schlough at TISE 2016 in Las Vegas, Nev. Under Schlough’s leadership, Park Industries became a leading pioneer in the development of stone processing solutions. Schlough’s creativity led the company to many achievements, including introducing the first diamond-tipped disc saw for cutting granite slabs (1979), developing a CNC router for dimensioning, shaping, and News continued on page 56

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From left to right: MCAA secretary Larry Vacala, MCAA chairman Mike Sutter, MCAA past chairman Mark Kemp, MCAA vice chairman Paul Odom and MCAA treasurer Paul Oldham. www.masonrymagazine.com

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New Members The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to welcome the following new members to the Association. The MCAA would like to thank them for joining their fellow mason contractors nationwide in helping to build a strong and successful masonry industry.

APRIL 2016 A-Star Masonry and Stucco Balch Springs, TX 972-557-4186 www.masonryandstucco.com Contractor Member

Aztec Masonry, Inc.

Westborough, MA 508-366-5849 Contractor Member

Greensburg Restoration, LLC Greensburg, PA 724-244-0945 www.greensburgrestoration.com Contractor Member

Memphis, TN 901-366-1516 Contractor Member

Basement Replacement Experts New Virginia, IA 515-229-1046 www.basementrx.com Contractor Member

Bi-State Masonry, Inc. Rock Island, IL 309-786-8800 www.bistatemasonry.com Contractor Member

Calvert Masonry, Inc. Manassas, VA 571-292-5900 www.calvertmasonry.com Contractor Member

Carolina Masonry Unlimited, Inc. Fuquay-Varina, NC 919-552-1531 www.cmuinc.net Contractor Member

Heritage Masonry & Co LLC Clifton, CO 970-242-4700 www.heritagemasonryllc.com Contractor Member

Hobbs Masonry Construction LLC Chandler, AZ 602-692-8488 Contractor Member

Holloway, Henderson & Martin LLC

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The following is the MCAA’s education calendar: April 6 Your Business and the Cloud – A Primer Location: Online Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices

June 15 Flashing Location: Online Discipline: Masonry Products

April 13 Draft a Winning Business Plan!

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June 22 Powerful, Empowering Performance Reviews With No Surprises!

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Tom Schlough receives the Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement from 2015 MIA president, Dan Rea (Coldspring).

cutting marble and granite (1998), and introducing a system to process full-dimension stone into thin-stone veneer (2003). Schlough also has numerous patents. He retired from dayto-day operations at Park Industries in December 2013, but he and his wife remain involved in the company as principal owners.

Wh e n a cce p t i n g t h e aw a rd , Schlough thanked his family, coworkers and customers, commenting, “Customers first — you are the reason we are here. Everybody has good and bad days, and together we can get through.”

Schlough reflected, “In retrospect, it wasn’t always easy, but if I had known then what I know now, I would have done the same thing. It has been a great ride.”

For more information on the MIA+BSI awards program, visit www.marble-institute.com/awards.

BIA Opens Entries for 2016 Brick in Architecture Awards The Brick Industry Association (BIA) encourages entries for its 2016

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April 20 How to Find and Keep Great Employees!

Location: Online Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 1 Cost: Free

April 27 How to Talk to Elected Officials Location: Online Discipline: General Credits: 1 Cost: Free

May 4 The Relationship Edge in Business Location: Online Discipline: General Credits: 1 Cost: Free

May 11 Risky Business — How Contractors Use Computers to Make and Lose Money Location: Online Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 1 Cost: Free

May 18 Transitioning Effectively to a Leadership Role Location: Online Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 1 Cost: Free

June 1 Effective Delegation in Action Location: Online Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 1 Cost: Free

June 8 Made to Stick — How to Choose the Right Sealants for Your Masonry Project Location: Online Discipline: Masonry Products

Credits: 1 Cost: Free

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June 29 The Emerging Significance of Continuous Insulation Location: Online Discipline: Masonry Products Credits: 1 Cost: Free

July 6 Resolution of Disputes Using Alternative Dispute Resolution Location: Online Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 1.5 Cost: Free

July 13 Efflorescence Causes and Solutions Location: Online Discipline: General Credits: 1 Cost: Free

August 3 The Impact of Rework on Construction and Some Practical Remedies Location: Online Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 1.5 Cost: Free

August 10 Basic Masonry Estimating Seminar Location: Online Discipline: Bidding Practices Credits: 4 Cost: Free

September 7 A Crystal Ball — Early Warning Signs of Construction Claims and Disputes Location: Online Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 1.5 Cost: Free

Credits: 1 Cost: Free

Online classes available at: www.masoncontractors.org/live For more information and to view a complete list of all upcoming education, please visit www.masoncontractors.org/education

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Brick in Architecture Awards through April 30.

BIA’s annual design competition honors outstanding, innovative and sustainable architecture in 10 categories that incorporate clay brick products as the predominant exterior building or paving material.

Entries will be conducted entirely online at www.gobrick.com/Architecture-Awards, and the winners will be announced in June. Projects will be judged by a jury of peers.

“The annual Brick in Architecture Awards showcase the best clay brick projects in the country,” said Ray Leonhard, BIA president and CEO. “Architects demonstrate fired clay brick’s aesthetic flexibility, and as a material made from abundant natural resources, it’s a perfect strategy in sustainable design.”

Architectural and design firms may enter their best projects com-

pleted since January 1, 2011, in which new clay brick products comprise the predominant exterior building or paving material (over 50 percent). These include face or hollow brick, building brick, thin brick, paving brick, glazed brick, structural glazed facing tile, new clay brick products in special shapes and/or a combination of any of these aforementioned units.

As the most prestigious juried competition of its kind, Best in Class winners will receive national recognition through a special Brick in Architecture insert in the December issue of Architect magazine. Other winners will be included in the insert as well as in Brick News Online, and all entrants will be featured in BIA’s online Photo Gallery.

For more information, visit www.gobrick.com or contact Tricia Mauer: tmauer@bia.org.

Anniversary Celebration, Industry Optimism Drive The Rental Show 2016 The commemoration of the American Rental Association’s (ARA) 60th anniversary and the continued optimism for growth in the equipment rental industry combined to create a successful 60th edition of The Rental Show® in Atlanta from Feb. 21–24 at the Georgia World Congress Center.

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Contractor Tip of the

Month | By Damian Lang

It’s Quiet Time!

Remember when you were a little kid and your mom would put you to bed, telling you it’s “quiet time”?

This is a lesson most of us forgot as we grew up and began purchasing things. As a purchaser, quiet time isn’t when you go to bed at night. It is right after you have gotten a price for the goods and before you commit to buying them. In the construction world, you should never award a contract or commit to using someone’s services until you have qualified the bid to ensure every item has been included in the scope of work they have quoted.

Imagine you are a general contractor (GC) who was just awarded a contract to build a hospital. Your phone is ringing off the wall because the word on the street is “you have the job.” The first call you take is from a good friend and sub-contractor (SC) who gave you a price on the masonry bid package. Your old friend says over the phone, “I heard you got the hospital project?” You remain silent.

“How is my price?” Silence again.

And then, finally, “Did you go in with my number to get the project?”

Up to this point, you were doing very well obeying the “quiet time” lesson you were taught as a kid. However, this is a friend you are talking to, and you can’t stand it any longer. You take all the suspense out of the conversation by saying, “Yes, I used your number.”

You are excited for your friend, but you want to double check a couple things, so you say back to him, “Did you have the rigid insulation that goes between the brick and block in your bid?” “No,” your friend says. You continue, “How about wall bracing?” “No,” your friend softly replies. “What about the dewatering and taking the mud off the footers

if it rains between the time we pour them and you lay the block? Did you include that in your price?” Again your friend says, “No.” You bite your tongue as you realize you have made a huge mistake.

Instead of obeying the rules of quiet time, you told your friend he was low before you qualified his bid. Knowing this, he has excluded, without hesitation, any work that could be pushed off to you as the GC or on to one of your other sub-contractors.

Some friend, huh?

Most of the large GCs — such as the Turners, Gilbanes and Skanskas — all have quiet time mastered.

Lang Masonry Contractors (LMC) just got another lesson recently, as we are anxiously awaiting the potential award of a school project where our bid is around $5 million.

The wise project manager (PM) has had our company on quiet time for a while now, as he will not answer the questions we have been asking: whether or not he used our number going in, if we are low, or even if he desires to work with our company.

Instead, he scheduled a telephone call for a scope review with me, our estimator, LMC’s president and the would-be PM to see what we had included in our price should he award us the project.

On the 90-minute call, he informed us that we were among one of the apparent low bidders. During this conversation, he asked things like, “Did you have the rigid insulation that goes between the brick and block in your bid?” “Yes,” we replied. He continued, “How about wall bracing?” “Yes, of course,” we tell him. “What about the dewatering and taking the mud off the footers if it rains between the time we pour them and you lay the block? Did

you include that in your price?” he asked. My staff and I hesitated, as this has always been a gray area. As they looked at me while shrugging their shoulders, wondering what to tell him, I spoke up and said, “Yes.” We may have been the only contractor he was interviewing for the job, as our number may have been the most competitive already, but the wise PM sure wasn’t going to break the quiet time rule by letting the cat out of the bag. Instead, he smartly kept us out of the driver’s seat until he qualified our bid.

When you get a price for products or services, the tendency is to quickly say, “Yes, I will take it,” giving the seller an option to reduce the offering that was originally part of the purchase. The next time you go to hire a SC or buy materials, before you commit to the price you are given, make sure you ask questions such as, “Is delivery included?” and “When can you deliver?” and “Are there any discounts for paying early?” These questions need to be answered before you commit to the purchase. You may be surprised at the money you can save by using that simple lesson your mom taught you years ago called “quiet time.”

Damian Lang owns and operates several companies in Ohio. He is the inventor of the Grout HogGrout Delivery System, Mud Hog mortar mixers, Hog Leg wallbracing system, and several other labor-saving devices used in the construction industry. He is the author of the book called “RACE — Rewarding And Challenging Employees for Profits in Masonry.”

He writes for Masonry Magazine each month and consults with many of the leading contractors in the country.

All rights reserved, © 2016 Damian Lang, President of Lang Masonry Contractors, Inc., and EZ Grout Corp.

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every show since the first in Omaha, Neb., in 1957. Rental attendance was the highest in 10 years, since ARA’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2006.

A full day of seminars on Feb. 21 led into an engaging keynote session to start the morning on Feb. 22. During the session, keynote speaker Earvin “Magic” Johnson told the audience that the same strategies he has used for his business ventures can work for the rental industry as well. “You gotta over-deliver to your customers, your clients and your partners. My ‘secret sauce’ of success has been to over-deliver,” Johnson said.

The opening day of the trade show after the keynote was frenetic, which pleasantly surprised exhibitors, and the remaining two days on Feb. 23–24 provided more positive buying activity that left attendees and exhibitors weary but still smiling.

“Everything moved along well. People were very optimistic and very energetic on the show floor,” said Christine Wehrman, ARA CEO and executive vice president. “You could see how excited they are about the year ahead. Attendees were pleased with all that the show offered….It bodes well for rental operators in the coming year.”

Attendees noticed that upbeat attitude as well. “I know I am biased after a few great years, but I haven’t heard anything but positivity and excitement from other members and vendors. All you had to do is stop and look around on the show floor – everyone was smiling,” said Josh Nickell of Nickell Rental, Newnan, Ga. He said his company placed several orders on the show’s first day, taking care of business earlier than usual and continuing to buy throughout the show.

“I’m really excited about some new product categories we’ve discovered at the show this year. They will make great additions to the fleet and help us access some niche markets.”

As ARA moves forward into its seventh decade of operation, plans are already beginning for its 61st annual convention and trade show.

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