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Shown on the cover is MCAA Fastest Trowel on the Block competition winner, Irvin Willoughby of Pascal Robertson Masonry Inc. in Sorrento, Fla. The competition was held during the World of Concrete/World of Masonry show in January in Las Vegas. Shown left to right are MCAA Vice Chairman Mike Sutter, National Concrete Masonry Association Chairman Charles Newsome, winner Irvin Willoughby, MCAA Chairman Mark Kemp and mason tender Lawrence Singleton.

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MASONRY Magazine Jennifer Morrell Editor jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

Investing in our Future The MCAA, Skills USA, and many other organizations are digging in deep to assure the masonry industry will be stocked with skilled, talented mason contractors. I hear it from contractors over and over: There’s just not enough skilled labor out there to cover the jobs. Companies have identified lots of opportunities for work, but are having a hard time finding qualified hands to hold the trowels. During various events at World of Concrete/World of Masonry – in combination with Masonry Madness Day – I saw evidence of an enthusiastic young crowd of masons – good masons. Precision and attention to detail were evident during the MCAA’s Masonry Skills ChalJennifer Morrell places an EnduraMax High lenge competition. Wall System brick during World of As for the masons who have been Performance Concrete/World of Masonry. Oldcastle hosted around a little longer, they were able to the Build for Charity event, which featured showcase their skills and abilities during installing the bricks as a fundraiser for both the MCAA Fastest Trowel on the SkillsUSA. Block competition (see MCAA Convention coverage on pp. 14-17), and the SpecMix BRICKLAYER 500 competition (see our April 2014 issue of Masonry for more on this event). On a very sad note, we lost one of our prized masons, Kris Belinte Chee, on Feb. 16, 2014. Kris graduated from the AMCA Apprenticeship Program in 2001 and, since that time, regularly volunteered his Saturdays to work with apprentices and assisted with various apprenticeship community service projects throughout the years. He was a regular competitor in masonry competitions, including the Arizona’s Fastest Trowel on the Block competition and the SpecMix BRICKLAYER 500. Kris represented Arizona many times on the winners’ podium during the MCAA Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition, held during the World of Concrete/World of Masonry Convention, including: 2014 - 2nd Place 2012 - 3rd Place 2011 - 1st Place 2010 - 1st Place 2009 - 3rd Place Our thoughts and prayers are with the Belinte Chee family during this difficult time. He is gone, but not forgotten, in our tightly knit masonry community. ❙MAS

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CHAIRMAN’S M E S S A G E Mark Kemp Chairman Mason Contractors Association of America Mark@superiormasonry.com

Just as MCAA is breaking new grounds with the newly created Masonry Foundation, Mark Kemp – a 4th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do - is shown breaking concrete blocks.

It’s All About Helping Each Other Wow, what a great convention! I am on the plane, heading back to Milwaukee and thinking about all the things MCAA has going for its members. There were lots of great seminars like Foreman Development, Wall Bracing, Scheduling and MQI, to name a few. This is a good way for contractors who need to fulfill certification requirements to get it done and talk with other contractors. Contractors Round Table dis-

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Masonry Foundation This is what MCAA and life are all about: helping each other. MCAA is breaking new grounds with the newly created Masonry Foundation. This foundation will serve as the key to funding the many challenges that face our industry now and in the future. It is our goal to raise $2.5 million over the next three years. Right now, BIM-M is extremely important for the masonry industry. If we do not get this done, and done right, our competitors will put an end to masonry as we know it today. MCAA has pledged $400,000 over the next four years. We also need money to finance workforce development and education, to ensure we have the best-skilled workforce for our industry. Tom Daniel will serve as chairman, with Mackie Bounds as campaign chairman. Brazos Masonry (Mackie and Pete) have pledged $100,000 over five years. Other associations have stepped up: Milwaukee Mason Contractors – $50,000 over five years; St. Louis Masonry Industry – $75,000 over five years; Arizona Mason Contractors – $25,000 over five years; Mason Contractors Association of California – $5,000 over five years; and Texas Masonry Council – $5,000 for 2014. We met our pledge for 2013, paying off our first $100,000, so we should all be proud. Don’t sit back and let others do all the heavy lifting. Feel free to contact MCAA or visit the MCAA website to make an investment in your future. Your

Masonry Madness Just when you think this event couldn’t get better, it does. Spec Mix does an unbelievable job running this event. The Skills Challenge, Fastest Trowel on the Block, and BRICKLAYER 500 were amazing to watch. This was NCMA’s second year as a sponsor and we really had a great demonstration on the use of block. New this year was BAC, which was a sponsor for the Skills Challenge. The BAC demonstrated great uses of different materials. We thank both NCMA and BAC, and look forward to working with them in the next year. MCAA also is proud to announce our new, extended contract with The World of Concrete and World of Masonry through 2017. The convention has served as a platform to bring the masonry industry together. We can all work together to solve problems in our industry. The MCAA Regional Program was announced and will happen across the country at various times during the year. The program will consist of Contractor Roundtables, educational classes and new product demonstrations. It will run a couple of days and will enable MCAA to reach out to members on a more personal nature. We also will reach out to nonmembers, showing them what MCAA is all about and how we can make their companies even stronger. In closing, something we say in the martial arts is “PIL SUNG,” which means “certain victory” or “we can do.” I totally believe we can, and so should you. ❙MAS

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GOVERNMENT A F F A I R S

Stephen A. Borg

Silica Comments in; Public Hearings Quickly Approaching As we have covered previously in this column, one of the biggest issues facing the masonry industry – and the construction industry as a whole – is the proposed new rule being pursued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to further reduce the permissible amount of workers’ exposure to crystalline silica. As a part of MCAA’s game plan to combat this misguided and infeasible rule, the association joined with 25 other associations who represent almost every facet of the construction industry to create the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC). Over many months, numerous briefings, weekly conference calls, and massive efforts by MCAA and our Coalition partners, we finalized our Coalition comments and officially submitted them to the OSHA on Feb. 11. While our comments were detailed and extensive, the overarching theme and summary of our comments is as follows: “Given the lack of scientific explanation justifying the new exposure limits, the many contradictions between the rule and the realities faced in the construction industry, and the fact that agency officials made significant errors in the basic data the rule is based on, we are urging the administration to withdraw this proposed rule. We strongly urge agency officials to work with us and employee groups to craft a silica measure that 10

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will build upon the work all of us have done to reduce silica-related deaths by 93 percent during the past three decades.” On top of these efforts, MCAA and all of our coalition partners also individually submitted our own individual comments to OSHA, and MCAA has requested a time block to testify at the public hearings scheduled to be held in Washington, D.C., beginning March 18, 2014. We truly appreciate all of the MCAA members throughout the country who took the time to become educated on this drastic proposed rule and submitted comments of their own to OSHA. While the comment period to submit comments to OSHA has officially closed, it is imperative that each of you continues to educate yourselves on this rule, participates in combatting the rule at every opportunity, and voices your concerns to your Members of Congress in both the House of Representatives and Senate. The more we can raise our unified voices and show how impactful this rule would be to our businesses, our industry, and our economy, the more we can have an impact on the final rule or the hopeful withdraw of the rule all together. MCAA will continue this fight by participating in the public hearings in Washington, D.C., and voicing our concerns with the overall rule. The more information we can have on the overall impact of this rule on your businesses

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MCAA will continue this fight by participating in the

public hearings in Washington, D.C., and voicing our

concerns with the overall rule. and real world examples, the better we will be able to tell our story to back up our overall opinions of the infeasibility of this rule. Please take the time to visit the docket for the rule at www.regulations.gov/ #!docketDetail;D=OSHA-2010-0034. Read the proposed rule and official comments that have been submitted, become educated, and make your voice heard. Our comments and public testimony will hopefully have a great impact on this rule, but our fight is only just beginning. We are only as strong as the involvement from you, our members. ❙MAS Stephen A. Borg is vice president of The Keelen Group, www.keelengroup.com.

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ARLY EACH YEAR, THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (MCAA) holds its Convention during the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas. This year’s Annual Convention was full of learning and networking opportunities, along with exciting competitions and awards bestowed upon deserving industry veterans and young masons.

On Jan. 21, each MCAA Committee chairperson gave an update for his or her committee’s latest projects and initiatives. The MCAA’s South of 40 group held a fundraiser at Bahama Breeze, with funds going toward The Masonry Foundation. The foundation provides high-quality education, conducts research for the industry, promotes masonry

Exiting MCAA Chairman John Smith Jr. hands over the gavel to incoming Chairman Mark Kemp.

The MCAA South of 40 fundraising event benefiting The Masonry Foundation was held at Bahama Breeze and drew a crowd of 125.

Shown are Paul Odom, Mark Kemp, Jeff Buczkiewicz, Mike Sutter and Paul Oldham.

Participants hard at work during the Spec Mix BRICKLAYER 500 competition

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careers and provides grants. Masonry Madness took place all day Jan. 22, with several contests being held to showcase masons’ skills and abilities. The MCAA held its Annual Meeting on Jan. 23, and the convention came to an end that evening with a Closing Dinner held at Lawry’s. Mark Kemp of Superior Masonry in Milwaukee officially took the reigns as MCAA chairman, and the association thanked John Smith Jr. for all of his hard work during the last two years as chairman. MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge THE 15TH ANNUAL Participants hard at work during the Skills Challenge Masonry Skills Challenge was held Jan. 22. The challenge is a competition of masonry apprentices in first-, second- and thirdyear skill levels. The contest is a showcase for skills training in the masonry industry, challenging winning apprentices from regional U.S. and foreign competitions to determine the top masonry apprentice at each level. Each contestant was presented with a project drawing appropriate to his skill level moments before the competition began. Contestants had three hours to construct the pro- Shown is Skills Challenge First Year, 1st place winner Kelton McGee. ject based on the materials provided. The first-year apprentice First Place winner was Kelton McGee of McGee Brothers Inc. in Monroe, N.C. The second-year apprentice First Place winner was Raymond Wilk with the District Council Training Center in Addison, Ill. The thirdyear apprentice First Place winner was Kale Hallman of McGee Brothers Inc. in Monroe, N.C. Winners received trophies, cash prizes, Marshalltown tool bags and tools, concrete calculators from Calculated Industries, and levels from John- Shown is Skills Challenge Second Year, 1st place winner Raymond Wilk. son Level. First place winners also received engraved trowels from Marshalltown. All contestants received grout scoops and shirts from GROUT GRUNT, a mason’s pack from SPEC MIX, and additional prizes. Fastest Trowel on the Block THE ANNUAL Fastest Trowel on the Block competition was held Jan. 22. The contest pit journeyman masons, accompanied by their favorite tender, against one another in a show of speed. Each contestant’s goal was to complete as much of a 30-foot-long wall as possible, using eight- x www.masonrymagazine.com

Shown are Paul Odom; Mike Sutter; Third Year, Skills Challenge 2nd place winner Jimmy Quinteros; Third Year, 1st place winner Kale Hallman; Third Year, 3rd place winner Colby Shelkop; and Mark Kemp.

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2014 MCAA Convention and Competitions eight- x 16-inch CMU and the provided mortar in a 20minute heat. Contestants were judged on craftsmanship, and use of normal masonry practices and hand tools. First Place winner was Irvin Willoughby of Pascal Robertson Masonry Inc. in Sorrento, Fla. His tender was Lawrence Singleton. This was Irvinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first win in the competition. The Second Place winner was Kris Belinte of Native American Bricklayers in Chandler, Ariz. His tender was Fernando Jones. Kris placed third in the 2009 and 2012 Fastest Trowel on the Block competitions, second in 2014, and won the 2010 and 2011 Shown are the MCAA Fastest Trowel on the Block winners and their tenders. competitions. The Third Place winner was Pascal Robertson of Pascal ners received a grout scoop from GROUT GRUNT, a Robertson Masonry Inc. in Sorrento, Fla. His tender was Tyler Marshalltown tool bag and tools, a gift certificate from Robertson. Pascal is a two-time Fastest Trowel on the Block STIHL, and additional prizes. For more information and champion, winning back-to-back titles in 2008 and 2009. He sponsor information, visit www.fastesttrowel.com. placed second in 2003, 2004 and 2006, and third in 2014. Masonry Hall of Fame Winners were presented with trophies. First place took home $8,000 and a special trophy from Marshalltown; secTHE MASONRY HALL OF FAME was created to recond place received $2,500; and $1,500 was awarded to third ognize and award those individuals who have dedicated place. Cash prizes were provided by SPEC MIX. All wintheir lives to the masonry industry. Nominations are

Shown are Irvin Willoughby, Pascal Robertson Masonry, and his tender, Lawrence Singleton.

Uriel Medrano from Glendale, Ariz., competes in the Fastest Trowel on the Block competition.

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MCAA Fastest Trowel on the Block prizes

Shown are Fastest Trowel 2nd place winner Kris Belinte, Native American Bricklayers, and his tender, Fernando Jones.

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Sam McGee (right), McGee Brothers Co., accepts the Masonry Hall of Fame award from MCAA Past-Chairman John Smith Jr.

John Smith Jr. (left) presents the Masonry Hall of Fame award to Tom Daniel, GBC Concrete and Masonry and MCAA Past-Chairman.

accepted to recognize individuals who have had a major impact on the masonry industry and have been in the industry for a minimum of 25 years. On Jan. 23, the MCAA inducted three mason contractors into the 2014 Masonry Hall of Fame class. Inductees included Tom Daniel, Sam McGee and Marcus Vasquez. Tom Daniel procured GBC Concrete & Masonry in 1993 and has served on local, state and national boards. He helped create the Vision 2020 program and has led the charge in encouraging architects, general contractors and others to build with masonry. Honors throughout his career include winning the C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award in 2011 and being named 2011 Masonry Construction Leader of the Year. Sam McGee began working in the construction industry for Huntley Brothers Masonry in 1969. In 1971, Sam began a new company, McGee Brothers Co., which evolved into one of the most successful masonry contracting firms in the nation. In the summer of 2012, The National Masonry Instructors Association inducted him into its own Hall of Fame. After 13 years as an apprentice/journeyman bricklayer and with six kids under the age of 10, Marcus L. Vasquez started M.L. Vasquez Inc. in 1967. Until his retirement in 2003, he formed a legacy of dedication and purpose to his trade. Three of his seven children are now involved in and operating his masonry company. Visit www.masoncontractors.org/hall-of-fame.

The family of the late Marcus Vasquez, M.L. Vasquez Inc., accepts his award and entrance into the Masonry Hall of Fame.

Gregg Borchelt, PE, FASTM, FCSI, of the Brick Industry Association accepts the C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award from MCAA Past-Chairman John Smith Jr.

Hanley Wood’s Tom Cindric (seated left) and MCAA Chairman Mark Kemp sign an agreement for the MCAA Convention to be held during World of Concrete for three more years; standing: Jeff Buczkiewicz, Paul Odom and Mike Sutter.

C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award EACH YEAR, the MCAA presents the C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award to an individual who has provided exemplary leadership in advancing the masonry industry. MCAA Past-Chairman John Smith Jr. presented the 2014 C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award to Gregg Borchelt, PE, FASTM, FCSI, of the Brick Industry Association. He has served as president and CEO, and VP of engineering and research for that association. ❙MAS Tim O’Toole, director of marketing, education and information technology for the MCAA, contributed to this article.

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World of Concrete 2014

JANUARY, MASONRY MAGAZINE MET WITH COMPANIES FROM ALL SEGMENTS OF THE MASONRY INDUSTRY during World of Concrete/World of Masonry 2014 in Las Vegas. Attendees at the high-energy show seemed positive about the immediate and far future of the masonry business. Key industry players are convinced that 2014 and 2015 will be successful years. Following are images from some of our visits to companies throughout the show.

Mark Bury, BASF Construction Chemicals, addresses the crowd during a BASF morning press conference. Kordayann Wiley participates in the Oldcastle ‘Build for Charity’ event, which featured installing the EnduraMax High Performance Wall System. As the wall grew, so did dollars donated to SkillsUSA.

Makita’s booth offered a wealth of information about the company’s newest blades and products.

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Quikrete’s Multi-Media Demos showcased the company’s R&D efforts.

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Saw Blades:

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AVING RECENTLY RETURNED FROM THE WORLD OF CONCRETE/WORLD OF MASONRY SHOW IN LAS VEGAS, I was able to see firsthand the progress that the saw blade industry continues to make, year after year. Durability and long life are ongoing goals. Blades created for specific purposes stole the show, from mortarremoval blades to the latest in tuckpointing-purposed blades. General-purpose blades still are in demand, and even a basic blade packs a wealth of functionality and ingenuity. Following are several saw blades that are new to the market and promise to get the job done better, in less time.

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Deteriorating mortar leads to water seepage, which can ruin the structural integrity of a building. This critical application demands high-quality, longlasting diamond tuckpointing blades that can withstand a harsh environment. Bosch sandwich tuckpointing blades are built to the highest standards of quality in the industry. By combining tall segments and a superior diamond/metal mix with an efficient and fast sandwich-blade design, Bosch has created long-lasting tuckpointing blades that are designed to grind more surface area than competitive blades. These eightsegment blades are made exclusively for dry tuckpointing applications with blade widths of 6.35 mm (¼ inch) and cutting depths ranging from .75 inch for 4.5-inch blades to 1.25 inch for 5-inch blades. Typical applications for tuckpointing blades include mortar removal in brick buildings and grout removal in commercial tile applications that include waste water treatment plants and subway tunnels. WWW.BOSCHTOOLS.COM

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three of our most versatile stoneworking tools. • The carbide-tipped Stone Buster gives you a splitting tool and a striking hammer in one tool. Choose a 2 lb. or 4 lb. hammer with vertical or horizontal blade. Comes with a 16” wood handle, or substitute a fiberglass handle for an additional $12.

Diamond Vantage introduces the Laser Welded All-Purpose Blade. This is Diamond Vantage’s newest all-purpose blade. It is equipped with new .472-inch (12mm) hybrid notched turbo segments for aggressive cutting of a wide range of materials, from cured concrete to asphalt, and everything in between. The blade also features wedge segments for undercut protection. And the best part? This new blade is proudly manufactured in Irvine, Calif. The company promises performance, competitively priced. WWW.DIAMONDVANTAGE.COM www.masonrymagazine.com

• The 2” carbide-tipped blade Mason’s Chipper is perfect for light trimming or squaring stone. The steeply angled blade and beveled carbide tip make it easier to see your work. • The 1” stock carbide-tipped Hand Point will be the workhorse of your tool set. Use it to rough out and remove high spots, which will help extend the life of your wider-blade carbide tools. MADE TO LAST SINCE 1890 IN BARRE, VERMONT USA

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The Hilti DS-BB Masonry Diamond Blades help make a mason’s job easier by providing fast cutting to help get the job done on time. The DS-BB blades are designed to match the RPM and horsepower of stationary saws, thus providing optimum speed and life for the most productivity, and providing fast cutting, long life and more operator comfort. These blades feature tensioned cores, which allow straighter cutting, reduction in waste and improvement of the operator’s quality of work and efficiency. They also improve the work environment for the operator and surrounding workers, because they make less noise during cutting than regular masonry blades. WWW.US.HILTI.COM

MK Diamond Products’ MK-742DSL dry-cutting diamond blade is a silent core blade that has been engineered using an arrayed pattern of diamonds that are aligned for maximum abrasion and material removal. The arrayed pattern allows all the diamonds to work in unison, increasing cutting efficiency by 65 percent over conventional blades. The MK-742DSL has the benefit of a Sandwich Core, manufactured with two steel cores laminated with a copper center that provides the greatest sound reduction. This is beneficial on jobsites where controlling the cutting noise level is an issue near schools or hospitals. In addition, a quieter blade reduces the chance of hearing loss for an operator. The silent core also reduces vibration for operator safety and longer blade life. The MK-742DSL has a 10-mm segment height and is available in 14-inch diameters. WWW.MKDIAMOND.COM

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The Husqvarna Banner Line BLM series of masonry blades covers all cutting needs. The series includes four blade specifications. The Gold 1 BLM is perfect for fast, free cutting of various types of brick: dense/hard brick, brick pavers, fired refractory, acid brick and medium-hard brick. The Blue 1 BLM is a general purpose blade for cutting medium-hard to hard brick, stone, hard concrete block and combination brick (80 percent brick, 20 percent block). The Red 1 BLM is another general purpose blade for cutting brick and hard paving block (50 percent brick, 50 percent block), abrasive granite and has a longer life cutting soft brick and fast cutting of block. The last blade in the series, the Red 8 BLM, is perfect for cutting abrasive lightweight block and has a longer life when cutting combination block and soft brick (20 percent brick, 80 percent block). All blades are available in 14 and 20 inches.

When it comes to daily concrete work, you never know where or what you will be cutting. The Norton 4X4 family of diamond blades provides a multipurpose solution that truly cuts everything: concrete, reinforced concrete, asphalt, building materials, ductile and metal. Cutting water pipe and then to asphalt over concrete for patch work? No problem. The Norton 4X4 blade does just that with an improved diamond bond configuration that cuts faster and lasts longer. Cutting more steel, rebar or other metal? Then the 4X4 Max Cut is the blade you need in your arsenal. It excels in these applications, giving the blade more life than any other on the market today. It cuts everything the 4X4 does. Only performing concrete or abrasive materials cutting? Then the 3X3 is a wise choice. It’s priced right with great performance.

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SAW BLADES STIHL INC.

TS 480i STIHL Cutquik gives professionals the ideal 12inch companion for construction and demolition operations. The TS 480i features an electronically controlled fuel-injection system to deliver 17 percent more power and 15 percent greater cutting speed, as compared to the STIHL TS 410, while offering the convenience of electronic water control as standard. The STIHL computer-controlled fuel injection system continuously and precisely determines fuel mixture and ignition timing for optimal performance. The standard electronic water control feature allows for easy and efficient water flow adjustment while cutting, storing the last-use setting information that was used; and water flow automatically stops at idle speed and starts again when the throttle is engaged. This well-rounded performer with low exhaust emissions offers high torque and unparalleled responsiveness throughout the RPM range. Compact, lightweight and well-balanced, the TS 480i is designed for superior handling and comfortable operation.

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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 cost-effectiveness. The long-lasting X2 Air Filtration System saves time on maintenance, while the IntelliCarb™ compensating NEW! GS 461 Rock Boss® carburetor maximizes engine performance. Plus, features like the Electronic Water Control system mean less time adjusting – and more time cutting. If you need to cut through concrete, metal, asphalt, masonry, stone or ductile iron, STIHL Cutquik® cut-off machines deliver the power and performance to get the job done.

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Linking Permeability, Durability and Sustainability WITH AN INCREASE IN THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING MARKET FORECASTED FOR 2014, the demand for concrete across North America

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is expected to follow suit. Extensive evidence shows us that concrete structures around the world are not meeting their designed service life, due to rapid deterioration – all of which is caused by the transport of fluids and moisture through the concrete. Concrete structures have traditionally had a design life of 50 to 100 years. Unfortunately, many of today’s structures are not living up to expectations.

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With sustainability in mind, integral crystalline concrete waterproofing products were used to restore this 110-year-old mill. The Royal Mills restoration was the winner of the 2010 New England ICRI Project of the Year.

Much of the concrete infrastructure currently in service across North America is badly in need of repair or replacement in as little as five to 10 years after construction. This premature deterioration is at a huge cost to owners, taking precious financial resources away from planned infrastructure growth, or other local initiatives that could involve both private and public spending in more productive ways. Sources of concrete deterioration WATER IS THE MAIN SOURCE of premature deterioration. It is concreteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ultimate aggressor, directly corroding the surface of concrete, but also by carrying chemical contaminants deep into the concrete structure. Contaminants such as salt will corrode the steel reinforcement within the structure, and can be introduced through water or moisture carrying them through capillary pores www.masonrymagazine.com

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Hydrostatic pressure is a major cause of concrete water problems.

So what choices do we have when selecting a product that will address these concerns? Creating a durable structure is more than just applying a one-size-fits-all solution and forgetting about it. To prevent the destruction caused by water permeability, the immediate and future purpose of the structure – as well as its unique location needs and water infiltration risks – must be carefully evaluated. If a structure is at high risk of water permeation, selecting the appropriate waterproofing product can greatly reduce the need for costly repairs or premature replacement. Protecting concrete from water has traditionally been accomplished by separating it with a membrane of some kind. Typically, membranes are applied to the concrete surface either as a liquid coating or as flexible sheets joined together. While they have been used in many projects, these approaches have a few common setbacks: • They only attach to the concrete’s surface • They are easily compromised by a puncture or separated seam • They will eventually break down and need replacement Desirable properties in a sustainable concrete waterproofing solution TO OVERCOME these vulnerabilities, a proven option to reducing concrete’s permeability is to turn the concrete into the water barrier by using a permeability reducing admixture. Permeability Reducing Admixtures are outlined by the American Concrete Institute’s 212.3R-10 Report on Chemical Admixture as PRAH and PRAN classifications. PRAH: Permeability Reducing Admixture – Hydrostatic Conditions

PRAH products reduce water penetration through crystalline growth, can perform under hydrostatic pressure, and are suitable for watertight construction. PRAN: Permeability Reducing Admixture – Non-Hydrostatic Conditions

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Newform Wireholder Rebar Chair The Newform Wireholder Rebar Chair from Newark Recycled Paperboard Solution is a recycled paperboard product that can be used to lift mesh, cable or wire off the ground, keeping the mesh supported above the membrane before and during concrete pouring. Used for multiple purposes, one side can be used for wire and, when flipped over, the other side can be used for rebar. Made out of 100 percent recycled paperboard materials, Newark’s rebar chair is the first and only of its kind offering the benefit of being sustainable and allowing contractors the ability to claim the benefits of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credit. Current solutions consist of plastic, metal or concrete. Capable of holding more than 410 pounds, the chair’s modest appearance hides ample strength and has a sturdy stable design, allowing wire to be held securely in place. Its large base provides maximum resistance to being depressed into soft subsurfaces, permitting it to be effectively used on sand or soft fills.

To prevent the destruction caused by water permeability, the immediate and future purpose of the structure must be carefully evaluated. not suitable for concrete exposed to water under pressure and cannot protect in the presence of hydrostatic pressure. Waterproofing against hydrostatic pressure is an important distinction that sets PRAHs apart from PRANs.

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Truly sustainable waterproofing products and systems must support the durability of a structure. Reducing concrete’s permeability mitigates water damage to support longer lasting structures.

pressure is created when the combination of fluid and soil pressure force water into the concrete itself – sometimes strong enough to break or penetrate surface-applied waterproofing efforts. Other desirable properties to look for in a sustainable concrete waterproofing solution include: • Proven third-party testing and certification • Technical support • Reduction of waste on the jobsite • Reduction of site disturbance • No harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) • A recyclable concrete end product Consider each of the factors above to determine the true cost of your concrete waterproofing decision. What ultimately will be determined is the overall value – long and short term – that each of your choices would bring to the table. Naturally, the best selection would be the option that gives the best and greatest value to the project at hand. Knowing all of the variables takes the risk out of concrete waterproofing, and is the first step in achieving a durable, sustainable structure. ❙MAS Kevin Yuers, B.A., is VP responsible for product development and technical services for Kryton International, a crystalline concrete waterproofing company. Yuers is an active member of several industry and business associations. He has written numerous articles and is the named inventor on patents related to the concrete industry. He can be contacted at email kevin@kryton.com.

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Can a Mortar Mixing Pump Be Low Maintenance? BY TOM INGLESBY

IF YOU ATTENDED WORLD OF CONCRETE/WORLD OF MASONRY THIS YEAR – or any other year – you will recall the huge truck-mounted equipment for the concrete market. Mixers and concrete pumps with their extended booms fill the main hall like fighting robots in a Transformers movie. What about the mason contractor looking for a simpler solution to mixing and delivery of mortar on the jobsite? Those big rigs are not the answer. One solution comes from well-known German company mtec, which was exhibiting its new M-300 mixing pump. Some of the pump’s features should make it a desirable addition to a masonry crew’s equipment.

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The M-300 offers some new features that should make each batch of mortar more consistently mixed.

Reduce Airborne Dust While Mixing CS Unitec’s MEGA HIPPO PMH 80F-RL features an integrated dust extraction port to reduce airborne dust, while mixing when connected to an industrial vacuum. Multiple batches of construction compounds can be mixed easier and faster using its removable liner and rimless bucket system. Consecutive batches can be mixed without downtime for cleaning the bucket. Alternating liners allow mixing without cross contamination. The resilient, pliable liner is easily removed and cleaned, extending bucket life. The MEGA HIPPO’s 16-Amp/1800-Watt, two-speed motor is optimal for mixing cement screeds, grout, mortar, textured coatings, sealants, adhesives and other self-leveling compounds. The PMH 80F-RL’s Easy-roll Trolley and balanced Easytilt Cradle allow one person to mix, transport and accurately place up to 22.5 gallons, six-bag batches, up to 350 pounds. of material at the same time. The HIPPO is supplied with two nine-inch-diameter mixing paddles designed with a special helix ribbon and side bars. Equipped with heavy-duty casters, the PMH 80F-RL moves freely on level floors. Optional air-filled tires are available.

The M-300 system starts with the use of polyurethane components in the mixing chamber to reduce the maintenance and cleaning effort required. Easier cleaning is nice, but even nicer is the fact that these parts should last longer since the materials are more durable than the more common metals in this application. Of course, the biggest enemy of steel in any mixer is rust, and Polyurethane just doesn’t rust or corrode. Polyurethane also For more information, visit www.csunitec.com. means less caking of mortar after the mix, and that means a quicker, residue-free clean out. make each batch of mortar more consistently mixed. First, it Before you get to the cleaning up part, you have to do the can mix all dry mortars that can be pumped – basically anywork. Here, the M-300 offers some new features that should thing up to a grain size of three to four mm.

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Using m-tec’s patented mixing principle, the material and water are brought together in the mixer in a unique way. Instead of spraying water on the dry mix, the M-300 soaks the mix. This leaves the materials mixed efficiently. This is possible through the use of a single-chamber mixer combined with the wet sump principle, providing a particularly high-quality mix of the materials. This approach guarantees a steady consistency in the mixing chamber, eliminating thick-thin fluctuations. The clear layout of the controls and the avoidance of unnecessary switches make operation easy, too. Because jobsites vary in what resources are available, especially electricity, m-tec has added technology to make the unit more adaptable. In the M300+ version, an integrated error code display and automatic phase polarity detection will increase usability. It also is possible to use an optional frequency inverter to achieve a continuously variable output as required. Large wheels allow the mixer to be transported with ease. If a crane is available on the site, the M300 can be moved about with ease. However, that’s not always an option, so the M300 can be dismantled into five easy-to-manage components in just a few simple steps. Modular design isn’t just for transport; the M300 uses tensioning wedges that enable important elements such as the worm pump or dosing motor to be replaced in just a few seconds.

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The mixer is the starting point for a batch of mortar, and the pump comes into play when the mortar needs to be placed. The mixer is the starting point for a batch of mortar, and the pump comes into play when the mortar needs to be placed. Because the mixer section allows the material to be blended perfectly and also ensures permanent consistency of the material, the pump does not have to perform any additional mixing tasks and can concentrate on its core function: pumping. The M-300 has some good pumping statistics such as distance it can pump – about 160 feet – and a pumping height maximum of about 97 feet. The standard volume for delivery is about 85 cubic feet per minute. By combining pumping technology with new mixer features and durable materials for long-lasting, minimal-maintenance components, m-tec seems to be moving the needle for masons who need to bring well-mixed and consistent mortar to distant parts of the job, without the hassle of big, powerhungry equipment. ❙MAS

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Tom Inglesby, former editor of Masonry, lives and works as a writer in Southern California. For more information about mtec, visit www.m-tec.com.

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By Zach Everett

How to Hold a Safety Meeting A safety meeting is a necessary part of running a masonry job. Weekly safety meetings are needed, and many crews start every day with a safety meeting. After a near miss or injury, I believe a safety meeting is definitely in order. To get the right outcome to a safety meeting, preparation must be made. Know your topic well. If you don’t know the issue and how to resolve it, it will show and you will lose credibility. Choose a topic that is relevant to the crew. If a near miss or injury just took place, it will resonate with the crew and pique their interest. It also may keep them from being injured as well. It may be a safety violation that has been observed on the job. Assure the topic is something they may actually deal with. Giving a meeting on office safety, for example, is a monumental waste of everyone’s time. Even construction topics need to apply. Safe use of a spud wrench setting steel, charging Freon lines or using a fish tape to pull electrical wires probably isn’t going to help the average masonry crew. Make the topic matter to them. It may be a good idea to have a handout. This will help the information stick in memory, and it can be kept and referred to later. The meeting place Now, we need to get this bunch together to be edified. I like getting the whole crew together at once. It shows the importance of safety to shut everything down for this express purpose. First thing in the morning, before or after lunch, or at day’s end is probably the most convenient. The best place is a quiet place, but that is sometimes hard to find on a construction site. At least try to get away 40

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from other trades making racket, heavy equipment and loud talking. Speaking of which, don’t allow talkers in your safety meeting, unless they are sharing about safety. That’s exactly how I handle them. If I notice someone having a conversation (and not listening to the safety meeting) I stop and ask them if they have some input on safety to share with the group. That normally is enough, but if they persist, tell them plainly to be quiet and hold them after the meeting to explain the importance of safety and paying attention during the meeting. Don’t be the enemy We have all seen the guy who struts around wanting everyone to know he is the big man with something to prove. Pride is one of those diseases that make everyone else sick. If you’re that guy (not that you’d know it), the crew will resent every word you say. They will all talk bad about you on every occasion and, most important, when they are faced with a hazard, they won’t listen to your advice. Be respectful and courteous, but more than anything, make them know you care. Attempt to communicate to them that you have some understanding of what they do and that you are more than a “rule maker” who “just sits behind a desk and never really does anything.” If you have construction stories from your life, by all means, relay them. Tips and tricks Speak with confidence. Not haughty, but know your stuff. Come across as a professional in this field of expertise, and that will help them believe you are an authority. Ask questions. Questions do several things. Questions keep them on their

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toes and paying attention. They simply engage the crew, so that they are active participants, rather than spectators. Most important, it gets their brains working. They will remember more and think more when presented with a hazard. If you can, give a little something away for good participation or to the whole crew. It doesn’t have to be big – a pair of dark safety glasses, line pins, lie blocks, a cap, Gatorade, etc. It is one more thing to connect with the crew and help them look forward to seeing you coming. You also can ask a crew member to help you present a portion of the meeting. This will keep the attention even better than you can. Finally, work at being a good public speaker. There are classes, books, workshops, clubs and seminars dedicated solely to helping people with public speaking skills. Be humorous; people love to laugh. Tell stories that would interest them. Use different tones and volume as you speak emphasizing the key thoughts. If you make an important point, pause. Give it time to sink in, and it will put even more emphasis on the point. Speak with passion about saving lives through safety, because who knows? Your safety may just save a life. ❙MAS Zach Everett is Corporate Safety Director for Brazos Masonry Inc. and MCAA Safety Committee Chairman.

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As this article is written, the Super Bowl is over for another year, along with the college football championships, the Olympics are upon us, March Madness is knocking at the door, and baseball is about to launch its training camps for 2014. For virtually all athletes, there’s a secret desire to be the best. Sure, I know that most kids realize they are not going to be the best. But that doesn’t stop them from dreaming about it. Is there a girl or boy playing ball in America who hasn’t imagined a scene in which she hits the walk-off home run or he catches a pass and scores the winning touchdown? I don’t think so! Let me re-phrase that: I hope not! It will be a sad day for our country when we are no longer a nation of dreamers or achievers. I guess it was the Winter Olympics that really brought this home to me. It was terrific to watch those vintage video clips of the American hockey team and its improbable victory over the Soviet Union (Do you believe in miracles?). And, I can’t get enough of watching Kerri Strug on the vault at the 1996 Olympics, when she had to land on one foot because her ankle was sprained. She stuck the landing but had to be carried off the mat by her coach. Her determination to win gave the Americans their first team gold medal ever in women’s gymnastics. This year’s star, for me, couldn’t make it to the starting line. Maybe Olympic skier Heidi Kloser, a serious medal contender and ranked No. 4 in the world, didn’t win her event, but she was still a winner. She severely injured her leg during a training run, 42

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which left her unable to compete, so she was on crutches at the opening ceremony. For her, being an Olympian was too important an honor to not show up. Do we still believe enough to achieve our goals and pursue our dreams? The belts for the several martial arts vary in color and sequence, but it goes something like this: white, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, red, brown, brown 1st degree, black 1st degree, and so on. As an individual sport, it’s all about training and discipline and persistence. Just as martial artists are recognized by the belts they’ve earned, so is your company, in a way: the projects you’ve built, the canyons your team has bridged. As a member of MCAA, you’ve probably already earned your first black belt, and may be several up

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from there. What color is your belt, and what degree is your next? ❙MAS Gary Micheloni is a construction company marketer, working project manager, speaker, author, consultant and coach. Copyright 2014 Gary Micheloni

COACH GARY’S CORNER: What belt are you wearing in 2014? Are you marketing your company, driving business to it, or are you just hoping that you’ll run into some? Need to learn more about lead generation to bring you more business? Easy! Just write Coach Gary at FullContactTeam@gmail.com and type Lead Gen into the subject line. We’ll get that info right out to you. Business development and marketing coaching will help you become more successful, in less time, and with more success. Ask Coach Gary to speak for your group, association or convention, or even to coach your company. Coach Gary’s book “Get Paid for a Change!” is available at Amazon.com. Pick it up there; change your business. The Voice of the Masonry Industry

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Enter the MCAA Safety Advantage Awards Submissions are now open for the 2014 MCAA Safety Advantage Awards. Safety is overlooked by some contractors for several reasons: cost, time, resources, compounded focus on production, simple ignorance, or possibly many other things. Our goal is for the MCAA safety awards to help draw attention to the need and benefits of performing safely. The MCAA Safety Advantage

The safety awards are just one part of a larger plan: The MCAA Safety Advantage program. There are mammoth benefits to working safely, from moral to money and workers’ comp premiums to OSHA penalties. The MCAA safety awards program is being rolled out with the MCAA Safety Advantage Newsletter, the weekly safety meetings, the written safety program, the monthly safety forum webinars, and several other Safety Advantage benefits, not to mention joining a network of safety professionals working in the masonry industry. All this is free to members of the MCAA.

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To get your company considered for the MCAA Safety Advantage Awards simply go to www.masoncontractors.org/ safety/awards and fill out the sign up form and return it with your 2013 OSHA 300 form. MCAA Safety Advantage Awards submissions are due by June 30, 2014. All entries will be tabulated, and the awards will be presented at the 2014 Midyear Meeting. We look forward to this event and hope that there is huge participation. Safety is extremely important! It’s important to help get more work, to keep WC cost down, but most important, families need their parents and spouse to come home healthy! Join with us in this small way to reach that goal. Zach Everett is corporate safety director for Brazos Masonry, Inc. He can be reached at 254-848-5830 or zeverett@brazosmasonry.com.

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The awards will be presented based on a company’s Incident Rate. This seemed to be the most equitable and best way to judge between contractors. The Incident Rate will be the only criteria at the present. There could be many other guidelines thrown into the mix; OSHA citations, comprehensiveness of safety policy, superseding of OSHA compliance by company policy, peer review of policies, job site inspections, volunteer safety work, using biodegradable earplugs, non-concrete block, utilizing anti-alien abduction hardhats or a gamut of other qualifiers and disqualifiers, but we thought that starting simple would be best for the moment. OSHA recordkeeping

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U.S. Concrete Acquires Young Ready-Mix U.S. Concrete Inc. announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Ingram Concrete, LLC, completed the acquisition of Young Ready-Mix Inc., a single site ready-mix concrete producer in Brady, Texas. The acquisition expands U.S. Concrete’s market footprint in West Texas. Adding Young’s assets to Ingram’s current market presence is part of U.S. Concrete’s bolt-on acquisition growth model.

SG Blocks Inc. Names Two Directors to Board SG Blocks Inc., a developer and producer of construction solutions using codeengineered cargo shipping containers, has added Marc Bell and Frank Casano to its board of directors. Bell has served as VP, secretary and general counsel of Vector Group Ltd. since 1994. Casano has been the principal and executive VP of Air City International Forwarding Group, a cargo transportation entity, for the last 30 years. March 2014

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Oldcastle Architectural Donates $10,000 To Skills USA Oldcastle Architectural has donated $10,000 to Skills USA, providing the nonprofit training organization’s national masonry program with critical funding for its education efforts and competitions that help students hone their masonry techniques. “Oldcastle issued a challenge to attendees at World of Concrete to help Skills USA, and they came through for the students,” says Ken O’Neill, senior VP of sales and marketing for Oldcastle Architectural, a producer of concrete masonry products. “We pledged to donate money for each brick show attendees installed onto a panel of EnduraMax High Performance Wall System at our demonstration area. With the overwhelming response, we were able to meet our $10,000 goal before the show’s end. It’s great to see our trade community come together for the good of the next generation of masons and to support Skills USA’s mission.” Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. Local programming encourages students to participate in competitions leading up to an annual national Skills USA competition. “Formal training for masons is critical,” says Bryan Light, chair of Skills USA’s national masonry technical committee. “Skills USA is committed to providing students with the education and training they need to hone their skills, so they can build the hospitals, homes and army barracks we’ll need in the future. Oldcastle’s $10,000 donation will support the training of thousands of high school and post-secondary college students. For them to support us this way, as we equip young men and women to enter the masonry workforce, is really wonderful.” At World of Concrete, Skills USA masonry students were on site at Oldcastle’s booth for hands-on learning about today’s masonry solutions and to share experiences with professional masons attending the trade show. Students also helped the product experts in the booth by preparing the materials and assisting during some of the product demonstrations. 46

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“It’s always exciting to meet with the masons who use our products each day on the job, and those conversations reinforce our commitment to provide them with masonry solutions that ensure they can take pride in their work and create structures that will stand the test of time in durability and beauty,” O’Neill says.

Two-Hundred Texas Cities Adopt Masonry Planning as Strategy for Ensuring Safe, Attractive, Sustainable Communities The adoption of masonry planning as a strategy for sustainable growth continues to gain favor among Texas cities, with 200 cities statewide now embracing the concept by adopting minimum requirements for masonry in new construction, according to the Texas Masonry Council. The number of cities is about double the total of from five years ago, said Rudy Garza, TMC executive VP. Although the number of cities is only about 16 percent of the 1,215 incorporated cities in Texas, the 200 that have embraced masonry planning are strategically located in the fastest growing regions of the state, Garza says. “This is where the growth is occurring,” he says. “These 200 forward-thinking cities in the major metropolitan areas of Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Houston, recognize that they have the power to determine whether the dramatic growth they are experiencing or potentially facing, will result in a safer environment and better quality of life for their residents.” On Jan. 13, 2014, the city of Troy, in Central Texas just north of Temple, became the 200th city in Texas to adopt masonry requirements and masonry planning as a strategy for sustainable growth. Troy anticipates a surge in growth with the widening of IH-35 between Temple and Waco. In its resolution justifying adoption of the masonry requirements, the Troy City Council, like the other masonry-friendly cities, cited multiple reasons: • Masonry helps protect property values, provides for durable long-

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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.

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lasting structures, and helps ensure aesthetically pleasing structures and a stable tax-base • Masonry is the preferred residential and non-residential building material for improved fire safety, lower insurance rates, increased property value appreciation, increased energy efficiency, and lower home maintenance costs • Building standards for nonresidential construction will help attract high-quality commercial development and preserve property values. An interactive map at www.masonryordinance.com shows where masonry planning has been adopted in Texas. The Voice of the Masonry Industry

Cool-Crete Removes Heat From Concrete Curing Process Cool-Crete Technology Group says Cool-Crete is delivering what may be the first change in the fundamental chemistry of concrete since the development of Portland. For end users, Cool-Crete eliminates the harmful effects of hydration, offers the promise of longer life and improves cosmetic appearance by eliminating the need for expansion cuts. Like traditional concrete, CoolCrete is made from typical Portland cement, sand and stone. But it modifies the typical hydration reaction that has always been the source of concrete’s problems with a proprietary process. The result is concrete that behaves differently when mixed – resulting in big advantages before and after it sets up. In traditional concrete, when water meets Portland cement it creates crystals – a process that creates heat and drives off the bleed water quickly. As the water migrates out, it leaves microscopic voids around the calcium hydroxide crystals, introducing porosity to the cured product. Anyone who has worked with concrete knows this reaction can be difficult to control, leading to cracking, weakness, slab curl and other common problems. “Many of the innovations involving concrete over the years have attempted to manage the hydration reaction, or at least mitigate its negative impact.” says Dwayne Dillingham, the developer of Cool-Crete and president of Cool-Crete Technology Group. “But these have always been based on the paradigm that heat of hydration is unavoidable.” Cool-Crete changes that paradigm. It alters the chemistry through which concrete cures, eliminating the firstphase heat of hydration – and its harmful effects. For end users, the result is a better concrete product with the promise of a longer life. It is significantly less porous, making it less susceptible to the freezethaw cycle. Reduced porosity means it shrinks less while drying, and is denser www.masonrymagazine.com

Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail CONTRACTOR TIP OF THE MONTH Do you know where you are going? Do you have a plan on how you will get there? Once a goal is set and put in writing, that goal is already 50% accomplished. Your goals are the direction you need. Without a direction, where will you end up? A friend of mine who is a pilot says a plane flies off track most of the time on its way to every destination, yet it always gets there due to the flight plan that was developed. It does this by constantly redirecting itself during flight. We all need our own flight plan or goals. Even though you may get off track at times and feel you won’t make it, your goals will redirect you to where you need to be in the end. After going through a divorce and moving on with my life, my girlfriend Rachelle’s family has become important to me. Rachelle has a son, Nathan, who is a senior in high school. With his father passed and a growing affection toward him, I asked him about his plans for the future. He was going to college without knowing what he wanted to study. He believed he could work that out later. Basically, he had no plans. I explained to Nathan that statistics show that only those who go to college with solid plans and goals succeed at high levels, while those without detailed goals generally do not. He asked me to help him with his plans and goals. To fulfill Nathan’s request, I wrote him up a format similar to what I have followed during my journey in business and life. I told him to look at these eight separate goals and put his plans in writing. Spiritual/Life Goals: List five people you feel live within the bounds of honesty and trust which you see as mentors. List three examples of how each of these people conduct their life and treat others. List three examples of actions each of these people exhibit that you wish to emulate. Educational Goals: What do you want to study? What year do you want to graduate? What grade point average do you want to graduate with? Financial Goals: What area of vocation do you want to be in? How much do you want to earn per year? How much do you want to earn on a single best year ever? What do you want your net worth to be in one year, five years and 20 years? How much will you save per year to achieve these net worth goals? What type of investments will you make to obtain your goals? Love/Family Goals: What type of a long term partner/spouse are you looking for? Name three ideal type people that you’d like to be with and the admirable traits they possess. What do you want the relationship to be based on? How many children do you want? Personal Goals: Do you want to travel? How much? Where do you want to live? What kind of a neighborhood do you want to live in? Material Goals: What kind of a house do you want? At what age do you want to own your own house? What vehicle do you want to drive? Do you want any boats, planes, or other luxuries and if so, at what age? Physical Goals: How do you want to look? How do you want to dress? What is your ideal weight? How will you maintain your ideal weight? Emotional Goals: How do you want to think and feel on a daily bases? What thoughts do you want to program in your mind? Nathan came back with goals to take business management in college and to eventually take over his mom’s restaurant. With opportunity and a mentor in his mother, he has dived in doing dishes, preparing food and waiting tables at the restaurant. Nathan has gone from unsure of a direction in life to solid plans for his future. With the goals he now has, I believe he will continue to live, work and develop his life in ways that coincide with his goals and, therefore, he will eventually reach them. Set your own goals. Use the format similar to the one I developed for Nathan, or develop your own format. Once you do that, you have a place to go and are halfway there. Remember, “Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail.” Damian Lang owns and operates four companies in Ohio. He is the inventor of the Grout Hog—Grout Delivery System, Mud Hog mortar mixers, Hog Leg wall bracing system and several other labor saving devices used in the masonry industry. He is the author of the book “RACE—Rewarding And Challenging Employees for Profits in Masonry.” He writes for Masonry Magazine each month and consults with many of the leading mason contractors in the country. All rights reserved, © 2014 Damian Lang, President of Lang Masonry Contractors, Inc., and EZ Grout Corp.

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when fully cured. It’s resistant to slab curl and cracking. And its cosmetic appearance is improved without the need for expansion cuts. The benefits for contractors include increased pot life, increased strength, longer working time, improved safety, and elimination of costly processes.

Construction Industry to Hire More Than 100,000 Veterans A broad coalition of construction employers and associations has collectively pledged to hire 100,000 veterans over the next five years. The construction industry is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years – outpacing the steady growth of the economy as a whole and helping to strengthen local communities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that construction is one of the fastest growing industries in the nation, with job growth of more than 1.5 million jobs between now and 2022 – an annual growth rate of 2.6 percent. Construction companies large and small – from national firms like Jacobs and Bechtel, to regional firms like Cianbro Construction, to local contractors and subcontractors across America – are stepping up to ensure their industry welcomes home the nation’s heroes with good-paying jobs. More than 80 additional companies are committing their existing training and employment programs to fill new construction jobs with veterans.

Reps From Kennards Hire Tour EDCO EDCO recently welcomed representatives from Kennards Hire, its long-time international customer. Rob Machin, Misha Carnell, and Mirsad Halep from the company’s Concrete Care division visited EDCO headquarters, toured its manufacturing facility and saw how the products they purchase are produced. The founders of EDCO and founders of Kennards first met decades ago through the American Rental Association and formed a lasting partnership.

Shown are Ray Tucker (EDCO Customer Service Manager), Jason Stanczyk (EDCO Marketing Director), Misha Carnell (Kennards Concrete Care Branch Manager, Adelaide), Mirsad Halep (Kennards Concrete Care Branch Manager, Sydney) and Rob Machin (Kennards Concrete Care General Manager).

Arriscraft expands mobile site Arriscraft, a General Shale Co., is providing mobile access to the Arriscraft CADD Library, a comprehensive detail system that provides access to more than 8,000 details in PDF format, for customers in the United States and Canada. “Supporting our customers with the tools and references they need is key to our success,” says Glen Frankling, VP of sales and distribution. “We recognize that working remotely requires access to our vast product information and we’re excited to meet this need with

consistent improvements and developments to our digital communications.” The existing mobile website features a photo gallery, complete product overview, technical installation guides and video links, dealer locator, key literature, as well as a proprietary building stone calculator for estimating material requirements. Users also can quickly access Arriscraft’s social media accounts for the most current updates, news and events.

Certified Construction Manager Application Now Online The Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) has launched an

KatzAbosch Director Named Woman of the Year The Associated Builders and Contractors Baltimore Metro Chapter (ABC Baltimore) has chosen to honor Anita Sheckells, CPA, CCIFP, CCA, a director with KatzAbosch, as Woman of the Year at the annual ABC Baltimore Winter Gala. A long-time ABC Baltimore member and volunteer leader, Sheckells co-founded the construction group at KatzAbosch, which has made her a mentor and role model for other young women to join the industry. This past year, Sheckells was a mentor for the inaugural year of the Young Leaders’ Professional Development Program. After many active years on the Women in ABC (WABC) committee, she served as this years’ chair of the WABC Women’s Empowerment Day, which provides a full day of education for the women of My Sister’s Place Women’s Center. A portion of this day is dedicated to Construction Careers and promoting women in construction. She is currently serving as the Vice Chair of the WABC.

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online application to enhance the efficiency and objectivity of the process of obtaining the CM industry’s pre-eminent credential. Applicants can create, save, re-open, update and submit the new application through the CMCI website at http://cmaanet.org/certified-construction-manager. The new application replaces the previous emphasis on lengthy written narratives with a greater reliance on applicants’ experience and references. The objective is to make the application more uniform for all candidates and to stress successful project experience over interpretation and writing skill. It will also be easier for application reviewers to determine whether a candidate has the necessary responsiblein-charge experience to qualify to take the CCM examination. More than 2,100 people now hold the CCM credential, which is accredited by the American National Standards Institute under the International Organization for Standardization’s ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024, General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification Systems or Persons. The credential is increasingly preferred or required by owners of major capital construction projects, and was recently endorsed by the prestigious Construction Industry Institute of the University of Texas. More information about the CCM and the application/examination process is available at www.cmaanet.org/certification/ccm/cmci.

Acme Tools Launches Redesigned AcmeTools.com Acme Tools today unveiled its new ecommerce website at AcmeTools.com. The redesigned digital platform, built on IBM WebSphere Commerce and deployed by IBM business partner BlueSky Technology Partners, includes new features and functionality that deliver an exceptional experience to shoppers, while making it easier to browse and search through Acme Tools’ entire portfolio of industry leading tools and equipment. www.masonrymagazine.com

Q&D Construction Celebrates 50 Years Founded in Reno, Nev. in 1964, Q&D Construction has navigated the boom and bust cycle of the northern Nevada economy for 49 years with founder Norm Dianda at the helm. As the award-winning contractor enters its 50th year, however; new leadership is in place to guide the groundbreaking company through the next five decades. In June 2013, Chris and Mike Dianda were appointed as managing partners while long-time employee and former Senior Vice President Lance Semenko was named chief operating officer (COO). Starting out with a simple $600 building remodel, Q&D now consists of hundreds of employees in divisions including engineering, millwork and custom homes. The company has completed projects ranging from Tranquility Lake Tahoe – a 210 acre estate currently offered at $75 million – to $1.5 million in Southwest Airlines’ terminal and operations improvements at LAX. Other recent projects include laying nearly 25 miles of steel pipeline used to transport natural gas and completing Habitat for Humanity’s Play House Build-a-Thon for charity where Q&D took home the “People’s Choice” award. These structures and many more have been built with precision and quality by Q&D thanks to a dedication to excellence that was ingrained in Dianda nearly 60 years ago when he started out as an apprentice cabinet maker. There, he learned that “good enough” isn’t good enough; a value he has ingrained in every facet of Q&D and one that is sure to hold true for the next 50 years.

“We have upgraded our e-commerce channel to ensure we have the platform, technology and tools our online customers need and expect from Acme Tools,” says Steve Kuhlman, VP of corporate operations for Acme Tools. “This relaunch of AcmeTools.com upholds our commitment to setting the standards for customer service and shopping experience as a leading authorized online retailer.” AcmeTools.com provides visitors with a new look, new features and new functionality including improved checkout process – streamlined for better user experience; enhanced search functionality – faceted, histori-

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The following is the MCAA’s education calendar for certification:

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June 19

Basics of Prevailing Wage and the Davis-Bacon Act

Basics of Masonry Materials: Brick and Block (NCMCA Mod 2)

ONLINE Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices

Location: Greensboro, N.C. Discipline: Masonry Products Credits: 6

Credits: 1

July 16 March 19 Understanding Masonry ONLINE Discipline: Masonry Products Credits: 1

Compliance on Prevailing Wage and Davis-Bacon ONLINE Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices Credits: 1

March 20 Occupational Safety Management (NCMCA Mod 1) Location: Greensboro, N.C. Discipline: Safety Credits: 4

July 23 Understanding Labor Cost, Productivity and Efficiency ONLINE Discipline: Bidding Practices Credits: 1

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BIA Opens Entries for 25th Annual Brick in Architecture Awards Entries open on Feb. 10 for the Brick Industry Association’s (BIA) Brick in Architecture Awards. Celebrating its silver anniversary, BIA’s annual honors spotlight outstanding, innovative and sustainable architecture that incorporates clay brick products as the predominant exterior building or paving material. Entries are conducted entirely online, and are due by April 30, 2014. To enter and for details, go to: www.gobrick.com/ architectureawards “Now in its 25th year, the Brick in Architecture Awards continue to be the premier industry honors, and the most prestigious juried competition of its kind,” says Ray Leonhard, BIA president & CEO. “Made Ray Leonhard from abundant natural resources, fired clay brick offers aesthetic flexibility to match the architect’s imagination and desires, and is a perfect strategy in sustainable design.” Architectural and design firms from around the country can enter their best material to be judged by a jury of their peers. Any work of architecture completed since Jan. 1, 2009, in which clay brick products comprise the predominant exterior building or paving material (more 50

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The New Rules of Relationship Marketing ONLINE Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices

ONLINE Brick: Efflorescence, Stains and Cleaning Discipline: Masonry Products Credits: 1.5

Credits: 1

ONLINE April 23 Turning Your Project Managers Into Business Managers ONLINE Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices Credits: 1

Brick: Properties, Shapes and Sizes Discipline: Masonry Products Credits: 3

ONLINE Brick: Veneer Wall Systems Discipline: Masonry Products Credits: 1.5

April 30 Basic Masonry Estimating Seminar ONLINE Discipline: Bidding Practices

ONLINE Understanding Masonry Discipline: Masonry Products

Credits: 6

Credits: 1 Available until March 13

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Reducing Labor Costs, Bid Costs and Employee Benefit Costs on Government Work

MCAA Safety Forum - Scaffold Hazards Discipline: Safety

ONLINE Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices

Credits: 1 Available until March 19

Credits: 1

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Basic Masonry Estimating Seminar Discipline: Bidding Practices

Mortar, Grout and Masonry Testing – Properties, Proportions and Procedures (NCMCA Mod 3)

Credits: 6 Available until March 20

Location: Greensboro, N.C. Discipline: Masonry Products Credits: 6

Online classes available at www.masoncontractors.org. We now offer Masonry Live Education Webinars on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. CST. For more information or to register for any of these programs, please go to http://certification.masoncontractors.org/education/index.php

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Judged by a jury of peers, the 2013 Brick in Architecture Awards spanned almost half the country in 21 states, including green building practices that have earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ratings. For more information contact Tricia Mauer at tmauer@bia.org. ❙MAS

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