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Saws and Saw Blades Masonry reviews the latest in the world of saws and saw blades for masons. Products from various manufacturers are showcased.

Rehabs and Restorations Case Studies

and Flair in Phoenix’s 34 Quality Multifamily Sector 38 Revitalizing Carolina’s Carowinds 44 Restoring the Historic Eads Bridge

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Scaffolding Safety

Mast Climber Accident Analysis Looking back on 25 years of mast climber accidents, 10 critical safety factors emerge.

Fighting the Effects of Fatigue When Working at Height Personal fall protection equipment needs to be lightweight and comfortable, easy to adjust and easy to attach to multiple anchor points.

Shown on the cover is Lane Mullis, McGee Brothers Co., Monroe, N.C. He was the Third Year First Place winner in the 2016 MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge. The competition was held during the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas last month. For more information, visit www. masonryskillschallenge.com.

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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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MCAA Annual Convention Wrap-Up

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Full Contact Project Manager

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Trowel Tech

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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

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Karen D. Hickey, Editor - karen@lionhrtpub.com

A Time of Change I’m pleased to introduce myself as the new editor of Masonry magazine.

This is an exciting time for me — a new beginning with a lot of changes.

The masonry industry is entirely new to me, so I have a lot to learn. I was fortunate to meet many people who work in masonry while I attended the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in February in Las Vegas.

In any industry, the people are what drive progress and innovation. They are the backbone of the trade. The relationships between the people in these businesses are what really matter. My new relationships with the men and women in masonry will be something I’ll work hard to build in the coming months and years.

Of course my knowledge of the terminology will also build as time passes, and I’ll learn more details about the products and equipment used by masons. After all, I’m going to be learning from the experts! This issue of Masonry covers some of the terminology and products I’m becoming familiar with: scaffolding, saws and saw blades, and also rehabs and restorations. We’re also covering the MCAA Annual Convention, which coincided with the World of Concrete exhibition.

We at Masonry magazine hope that this year has started off well for you, and that the changes in your life and business have been positive ones.

I look forward to working with and meeting many more of you! yMAS

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

CONNECTORS, ANCHORS AND FASTENERS

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Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer Secretary

Robert V. Barnes, Jr. Glenn Hotmann John Jacob Gary Joyner Jed Olafson

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The magazine acts as a sounding board without approving, disapproving or guaranteeing the validity or accuracy of any data, claim or opinion appearing under a byline or obtained or quoted from an acknowledged source. Opinions expressed by officers do not necessarily reflect the official views of MCAA or CMCA. The appearance of advertising or new product information doesn't constitute an endorsement by MCAA or CMCA of product featured.

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CHAIRMAN’S

MESSAGE

Michael Sutter Chairman

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

Let’s Share Our Passion!

After just returning from Las Vegas and the World of Concrete/ World of Masonry, I can tell you I am re-energized. How could I not be after all the productive meetings, social events, and of course Masonry Madness on Wednesday — from the Apprentice Skills contest to the MCAA Fastest Trowel on the Block, and finally the Spec Mix Bricklayer 500? We were able to see the best contestants from around the country in all three events. It was also the largest crowd I have seen in quite a few years. I was particularly proud to watch the apprentices, as nervous as they were, as they are the future of our industry and most of us began our careers in the masonry industry in the same way.

We have a shortage of workers in our industry. In fact, the number of those retiring after many years in the industry is outpacing those entering the workforce. The MCAA will continue to do everything we can to recruit workers for our industry.

It is one of the top priorities we will focus on during my term as chairman.

Over the years, I have heard bricklayers say they wouldn’t recommend the trade to a young person just graduating and about to enter the workforce. I have never understood that statement from someone who has made his living and provided for a family through the trade. Sure, it is hard work, and we sometimes have 8 |

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to work in the cold or heat when others are working in a climate-controlled environment. But our chosen career is incredibly rewarding.

We all need to share the fulfillment we receive when completing a project or driving by it years later and saying to our family and friends, “I helped build that building!” We need to share the passion we have for our industry whenever possible.

Years ago when I started in the trade, I was sent to a jobsite for a large commercial mason contractor in northern Ohio, where a friend of my father’s was a foreman. His name was Pete Shymske, and he was a short Polish man with biceps bigger than my thighs. Hanging out of his mouth was a cigar that he never lit but chewed on all day. I was scared to death, to say the least. He told me that my father asked him to “take me under his wing,” and that is what he intended to do. He taught me everything I know about the trade, but more than that, he taught me a lot about life. He showed me the importance of saving money, buying real estate, and that family and faith are more important than anything else. But the most significant thing I got from Pete was his passion for the masonry industry.

Everything he had achieved and the way he supported his family was from the trade, and I’m sure he would not exchange his experience for anything.

I spoke to Pete just before Christmas, and he was celebrating his 91st birth-

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Our chosen

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incredibly rewarding. We need to share we have for

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our industry

whenever possible. day. After reminiscing for a while, he told me that none of his six children ever got into the trade, but they were all successful and he was very proud of them.

When we are out recruiting and training our workers of the future, we need to “take them under our wing” and share our passion for the industry.

We all have it, so let’s share it!

I am fortunate that Pete shared his passion with me. Even when I would occasionally make a mistake and he yelled at me at the top of his lungs with cigar tobacco flying out of his mouth, I could see that passion!

For that I am grateful to him!

Please follow me on Tw itter @AZMason1, and come along with me on my two-year journey as MCAA chairman. yMAS

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GOVERNMENT

AFFAIRS

By Stephen A. Borg

World of Concrete — Yet Another Big Step for MCAA You have read in this column in previous months about the huge impact that the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has made over the past two years in Washington, D.C. Whether it has been in leading the charge with some of the biggest associations in the country to attempt to block the proposed silica exposure rule out of OSHA, firing up our grassroots network to flood Capitol Hill with phone calls on appropriations packages, or walking the halls of Congress to make our voice heard on the need for a check-off program, MCAA has been growing in stature and strength in Washington.

While a lot can be said of the MCAA leadership and board in these endeavors, it is you, the MCAA members, who have heeded the call, sacrificed your time and made your voice heard. Adding to our previous successes, just recently we saw the amazing results of your continued commitment while we were in Las Vegas for the 2016 World of Concrete convention.

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our government relations strategy for 2016 and the coming years.

We have set some ambitious goals for our Capitol Hill strategy, and it will take a committed and vocal effort to continue toward success in Washington. However, after witnessing our members breaking the record — yet again, I might add — for the most PAC funds raised in a year while we were in Las Vegas, and record numbers of members and partners engaging in the events we sponsored at the convention, I am confident that our members will again rise to the challenge and continue to remain engaged.

Nearly 55 years ago, in a speech that set the groundwork for one of man’s greatest achievements, President John F. Kennedy challenged our country to put a man on the moon.

When Neil Armstrong famously set foot on the surface of the moon, he uttered a few simple words that will be remembered for the rest of time: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” As we start planning for MCAA’s annual Legislative Days in Washington, D.C., let me draw on what our President said those many years ago and challenge you, the MCAA membership. Set aside the idea that you don’t have a voice in Congress, that you are too busy to fight for the trade that you

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a relatively small trade

association, the most powerful

voice on

Capitol Hill. have come to love, and join us in making MCAA, a relatively small trade association in Washington terms, the most powerful voice on Capitol Hill. Take the time to register for the 2016 Legislative Days on May 17–19, and join us in making our voice heard.

We have made many small steps throughout the years, and I would argue we have even made some big steps on Capitol Hill. But I ask, will you take the time to ensure that in the near future we are all able to say with one, strong voice that we took the time to make small steps as individuals, but made a giant leap forward for our industry? yMAS Stephen A. Borg is VP of The Keelen Group, www.keelengroup.com.

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MCAA MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

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MCAA Annual Convention

The 2016 MCAA Annual Convention exhibitors and covers more than 675,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. Held in conjunction with World of Concrete is the World of Masonry, as well as the MCAA Annual Convention and Masonry Madness day.

(Photo by Justin Leyba.)

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HE 2016 WORLD OF CONCRETE TOOK PLACE IN LAS VEGAS, NEV., FEB. 1–5, 2016. This annual event draws approximately 1,450

Winners of the 2016 MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge.

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Educational Courses On Monday, Feb. 1, the MCAA kicked off its annual convention with two educational courses to promote workforce development and continuing education in the masonry profession.

The Foreman Development Course was taught by Dave Jaykins of Sun Valley Construction, who has been the course instructor for several years running. Jaykins told Masonry, “It is very nice to see the support from mason contractors across the nation, as they continue to send their foremen to attend this course. Every year it’s a new group, and they all bring something new to the course. I try to incorporate these things into the next year’s class to keep the content as up-to-date as possible, as this is the best return on investment for the mason contractors that participate.”

The second course, Advanced Masonry Estimating, was taught by Bill Lula. The class focused on Tradesmen’s software. One of the students in the class, Eugene LeGrand from Cantarella & Son, Inc., said afterward to Mr. Lula, “Thank you for all the good information at your class this past week. I think it will definitely speed up my estimating.” John Johnson of JEI Masonry also said, “I found the time I spent in your class very helpful. I would highly recommend your class to anyone that wants to improve their estimating and Tradesmen skills.”

Committee Updates MCAA Committees met to provide an update on their activities on Tuesday, Feb. 2 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Reports came from the following committees: Marketing, Membership, Legislative, Safety, South of 40, Education, Certification, Technical and Workforce Development. The recent efforts of the Workforce Development committee have coincided with many of the other committees, as there is a strong need to draw young people into the industry.

Many of MCAA’s programs are geared toward recruiting and training the next generation of talent.

South of 40 The annual South of 40 event took place Wednesday evening, Feb. 3 at Señor Frogs Restaurant and Bar at Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. Over 250 people attended, www.masonrymagazine.com

Attendees listen as Dave Jaykins leads the Foreman Development Course.

Bill Lula of Masonry Estimating Service teaches the Advanced Masonry Estimating Class during World of Concrete 2016.

A magician kept guests entertained during MCAA’s South of 40 event, which was held at Señor Frogs.

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MCAA Annual Convention taking the opportunity to network and socialize.

Jake Broder, a project manager/estimator with Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors in Livonia, Mich., was one of the attendees. He told Masonry, “South of 40 gives me the ability to meet masons from around the country and meet suppliers that can offer services I would not be able to find just by research. My favorite part is meeting people in person that I’ve only spoken to over the phone. An example is a project I did this past summer with Midwest Cast Stone. South of 40 gave me the opportunity to meet their employees and put a face to a name. Also, it is very interesting to compare notes with other companies in the industry about markets, practices and new innovations in masonry.”

Closing Dinner A closing dinner was held at Maggiano’s Little Italy on Thursday evening, Feb. 4. Mark Kemp gave his last chairman speech as Mike Sutter was welcomed as the new MCAA chairman.

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Networking and socializing opportunities abound at the South of 40 event during World of Concrete 2016.

(Photo by Justin Leyba.)

Annual Meeting The MCAA held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 4. A new slate of MCAA officers was approved at this meeting, thereby transferring the chairmanship of the organization from Mark Kemp to Mike Sutter of Sutter Masonry in El Mirage, Ariz. Kemp is transitioning to chairman of the Masonry Foundation, an organization which will work on many projects to benefit the masonry industry, including high-quality education, in-depth research (e.g., BIM) and overall promotion of the masonry industry.

Main points of the meeting included BIM and building relationships with legislators to promote workforce development.

During the meeting, Kemp presented the 2016 C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award to Charles Newsome of Carolina Stalite Co., Salisbury, N.C. Newsome has been a senior executive of Johnson Concrete Co. for over 40 years and has served Carolina Stalite Co. for more than 25 years. He has served on the boards of the Carolinas Concrete Masonry Association (CCMA), the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), and the NCMA Foundation. He has been a key leader of the Concrete Masonry Checkoff Program, which would help support research, education, and promotion intended to benefit all within the industry.

Newly appointed regional vice presidents of the MCAA were also recognized.

MCAA Chairman Mark Kemp (left) presents Charles Newsome (right) with the C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award.

2016 Masonry Hall of Fame inductees (left to right): Robert V. “Buddie” Barnes Jr., J. Gregg Borchelt, Richard Matthews, Harry E. McGraw, Ryan M. O’Brien and John J. Smith Sr.

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Six individuals were then inducted into the 2016 Masonry Hall of Fame class. The 2016 Masonry Hall of Fame inductees included Robert V. “Buddie” Barnes Jr., J. Gregg Borchelt, Richard Matthews, Harry E. McGraw, Ryan M. O’Brien and John J. Smith Sr. Full biographies of this year’s inductees can be found at www.masoncontractors.org.

The Masonry Hall of Fame recognizes and awards individuals who have dedicated their lives to the masonry industry. Each year, nominations are accepted to recognize individuals who have had a major impact on the masonry industry, not necessarily with just the MCAA, and have been in the industry for a minimum of 25 years.

MASONRY MADNESS™ The Gold Parking Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center featured Masonry Madness Day on Wednesday, Feb. 3.

Students and professionals alike showed off their talents in several competitions.

Masonry Skills Challenge MCAA’s Masonry Skills Challenge is an annual competition of masonry apprentices in their first, second and third years. Contestants are divided by skill level and challenged with building a project after seeing the drawings just moments before the competition. This year, for the 17th annual challenge, they had three hours to complete the project with the given materials.

Journeyman masons and their tenders compete in a 20-minute heat in the Fastest Trowel on the Block competition.

Spectators walk into the Masonry Madness area of the Gold Lot to watch the day’s competitions.

In the Toughest Tender, top mason tenders compete for the fastest time setting up their BRICKLAYER 500 workstation.

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MCAA Annual Convention The top-placing contestants for each skill level were:

First Year Apprentices First Place: Chaz Tomberlin, McGee Brothers Co., Monroe, N.C. (Photo by Justin Leyba.)

Second Place: Andrew Siefert, JP Cullen & Sons Inc., Janesville, Wis.

Third Place: Jaris McClurg, WASCO Inc., Knoxville, Tenn.

Second Year Apprentices First Place:

Chaz Tomberlin, 2016 Masonry Skills Challenge First Year winner.

Heath Maclean, WASCO Inc., Nashville, Tenn.

Second Place: Mack O’Dell, Fort Scott Community College, Pittsburg, Kan.

Third Place: Ken Hernandez, Vandermay Construction, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Third Year Apprentices (Photo by Justin Leyba.)

First Place: Lane Mullis, McGee Brothers Co., Monroe, N.C.

Second Place: Neal Hydeman, D & D Masonry, Kansas City, Mo.

Third Place: Nicholas Bracy, Bracy & Jahr, Quincy, Mich.

Heath Maclean, 2016 Masonry Skills Challenge Second Year winner.

Lane Mullis, 2016 Masonry Skills Challenge Third Year winner.

(Photo by Justin Leyba.)

Fastest Trowel on the Block The annual Fastest Trowel on the Block competition drew a big audience to catch the fastest 20 minutes in masonry and see who would win the $8,000 grand prize.

The contest pits 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 8 x 8 x 16-inch CMU and the provided mortar in a 20-minute heat. But speed alone won’t net the $8,000 check for first place. Contestants were also judged on craftsmanship, and use of normal masonry practices and hand tools.

Each mason worked quickly to build a quality wall, while the crowd cheered them on throughout the 20-minute competition.

The top-placing contestants in this year’s competition were:

(Photo by Justin Leyba.)

All winners received trophies, cash prizes, and Marshalltown Co. tool bags. First place winners also received engraved trowels from Marshalltown Co. and concrete calculators from Calculated Industries. All contestants received a level from competition sponsor Stabila and additional prizes.

First Place:

Jose Noe Martinez, Stone Cold Masonry, Phoenix, Ariz.

Tender: Heriberto Estrada

Block Count:

First, second and third place winners, and their tenders, from the 2016 Fastest Trowel on the Block competition.

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2016 Fastest Trowel on the Block winner Jose Noe Martinez (center) with tender Heriberto Estrada (left) is presented the $8,000 grand prize from MCAA Chairman Mark Kemp (right).

Justin Breithaupt (green shirt) gathered a crowd at his booth to discuss the benefits of using Non-Stop Scaffolding.

Troy Ahman explains the fiberglass lath product from Spiderlath.

Second Place:

Jose Soto, Sargon Masonry, Phoenix, Ariz.

Tender: Israel Mendoza

Block Count: 119

Third Place:

Arcadio Armenta, Sutter Masonry, Inc..

El Mirage, Ariz.

Tender: Guadalupe Aragon

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Bill Pacetti demonstrates the latest in BIM from Tradesmen’s Software.

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Winners were presented with trophies, plus first place took home $8,000, a special trophy from Marshalltown, and a 10-pack of mortar boards from GATORBACK. Second place received $2,500; and $1,500 was awarded to third place. Cash prizes were provided by SPEC MIX, Inc. All winners received a Marshalltown tool bag and tools, a gift certificate from STIHL, and additional prizes. All contestants received a level from competition sponsor Stabila.

The 2017 MCAA Fastest Trowel on the Block will be held Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, during the MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas.

For more information about the competition, visit www.fastesttrowel.com.

The MCAA would like to thank all the judges, sponsors, contributors and strategic partners in both the Masonry Skills Challenge and the Fastest Trowel Competition. www.masonrymagazine.com

Dan Hull easily cuts through brick and block with this saw from Stihl, which uses water to prevent dust from becoming airborne.

Franklin Wagner demonstrates a saw from IQ Power Tools that collects nearly 100% of the dust while it cuts.

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Spec Mix Toughest Tender and Bricklayer 500

WORLD OF CONCRETE/WORLD OF MASONRY Masonry magazine was on the scene for the 2016 World of Concrete/World of Masonry exposition. The event drew 60,110 registered professionals, up from 55,779 in 2015, and featured more than 1,532 companies exhibiting across more than 743,889 net square feet of space, an increase of more than 67,000 net square feet from 2015. This was the largest World of Concrete in seven years.

These pages contain just a few snapshots from the massive exposition. yMAS

The crowd cheers on their favorite masons in the Spec Mix Bricklayer 500.

Visitors to the Construction Robotics booth got to see the SAM (Semi Automated Mason), a bricklaying robot, in action.

SPEC MIX sponsors the Toughest Tender competition and the BRICKLAYER 500 during Masonry Madness Day. In the Toughest Tender, the world’s top mason tenders compete for the fastest time setting up their SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 workstation. They haul tons of brick, block, equipment and materials to beat their peers and take home $2,500 cash and other prizes.

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 is the largest masonry competition in the construction industry, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of its tradesmen. At the 2016 event, teams competed for about $100,000 in cash and prizes, including a 2016 Ford F-250 XLT 4×4 Crew Cab truck.

Scott Tuttle of Clearfield, Utah, with the help of his older brother and mason tender, Brian Tuttle, 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.

Check the April issue of Masonry for full details and the winners of both competitions!

Steven Tersh of the Robert Bosch Tool Corp. demonstrates a mortar cutting tool with vacuum attachment.

Karen Hickey, editor of Masonry, poses between two Xtreme telehandlers.

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Left to right: mason tender Brian Tuttle and his brother, mason Scott Tuttle, on the winner’s stand.

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Scott Tuttle is the newly crowned World Champion of the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500®.

Running on pure skill, determination and faith, Scott laid 775 brick with zero deductions to claim the title “World’s Best Bricklayer.” With his brother and mason tender Brian Tuttle coaching him all the way to the winner’s circle, the two-man team won a 2016 Ford F-250 XLT 4x4 Super Duty truck and $15,000 in cash and prizes.

Masonry is a craft built on skill, pride and teamwork…Your performance during the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 made our industry proud. THANK YOU!

WWW.SPECMIXBRICKLAYER500.COM PROUD PROUD SPONSORS SPONSORS OF OF THE THE SPEC SPEC MIX MIX BRICKLAYER BRICKLAYER 500 500

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REVIEW

A SAW, HAMMER OR GRINDER – WHEN BUILT WELL – CAN BRING MEASURED PRODUCTIVITY TO THE JOBSITE. On the same note, a subpar

piece of equipment can bring sheer misery. Controlling dust, avoiding vibration, automatic cut-off capabilities and weight are all issues that can affect tremendously the way you do your job. Masonry Magazine has collected a few of the industry’s latest and greatest saws, saw blades, hammers and grinders to offer a review of some of the tools available to you and your crew. To submit your saw, saw blade, hammer or grinder for future consideration, email Karen Hickey, karen@lionhrtpub.com.

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SAWS, SAW BLADES, HAMMERS AND GRINDERS

Bosch Power Tools of North America Mount Prospect, Ill.

RH328VC-36 Bulldog 36V 1-1/8” SDS-plus Rotary Hammer

offers Electronic Precision Control (EPC), which offers users precise drilling, due to 70 percent power soft-start. EPC also helps in controlled chiseling/ demolition, whereby only a portion of the concrete or brick needs to be removed. The hammer’s multi-function selector includes three operation modes: rotary hammer, rotation only and hammer only. The Bosch 36V BAT838 4.0 Ah battery offers added power to meet stringent jobsite requirements in concrete and delivers all-day runtime. The rotary hammer’s four-pole motor is lightweight and compact for a cordless hammer, but optimized for large-tool performance. www.BoschTools.com

Bosch’s RH328VC-36 Bulldog 36V 1 1/8-inch SDSplus Rotary Hammer offers maximum productivity with 2.4 foot-pounds of impact energy for fast, consistent drilling and chiseling in concrete. The vibration-dampened handle offers maximum comfort working all day. Active Response Technology (ART) separates the RH328VC-36 from the pack. ART is a sensor-based technology that shuts the tool off, should the bit get into a bind situation. The tool

DEWALT Towson, Md.

Small Angle Grinders With Brake and Lanyard Ready Connection

DEWALT’s 4.5-inch Small Angle Grinders with brake (DWE4222N, DWE4222 and DWE4224) are for professionals who need to perform a variety of applications in tight spaces such as grinding and beveling steel, grinding welds, cutting pipe, and steel plate and concrete surface prep. The grinders feature a Lanyard Ready Connection, which allows users to utilize a lanyard to tether the grinder to rigid structures at jobsites, and brake that stops the wheel 50 percent faster, on average, than DWE402 model with DW4541 abrasive wheel. Key improvements include the Lanyard Ready Connection; improved brake system; a Dust Ejection System; an E-CLUTCH that activates in less than 1/10 second when a wheel pinch/stall event is detected; and the new motor design. A motor platform has been developed, yielding 40 percent more copper than the motor on the D28402, and upgrading the grinder to 11 Amps and adding another 200 max watts of output power. www.dewalt.com

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360° OF INNOVATION. The MS 360 is our latest masonry saw. With the ability to cut 17.25” long in one pass with little to no mess, this is the next generation of masonry saw. The patented water containment system keeps water, slurry and debris controlled, delivering a cleaner work piece and work space. You can also make 22.5° and 45° bevel cuts, and the saw head can easily switch between plunge and miter cutting, making it fast and versatile on the job site.

Want 360° of innovation, cutting performance and ergonomics? Call 800-288-5040 or visit www.husqvarnacp.com to find a Husqvarna salesman or dealer in your area.

17400 West 119th Street • Olathe, Kansas 66061 • T 800-288-5040 • F 800-825-0028 Copyright © 2016 Husqvarna AB (publ.). All rights reserved. Husqvarna is a registered trademark of Husqvarna AB (publ.).

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Equipment Development Company Inc. Frederick, Md.

MS-20 Masonry Saw

boxes. A belt-driven diaphragm water pump is standard on gasoline models and can be disconnected when cutting dry. Electric models have a submersible water pump and a thermal-protection shutoff. An optional electric start is available for gasoline models, and an optional easy start clutch kit is available. www.edcoinc.com

Hilti

Plano, Texas

Hand-Held Gas Saw DSH 700-X and DSH 900-X

The MS-20 Masonry Saw is used by professional masons, block manufacturers, block masons, paver manufacturers, paver installers, landscape suppliers and masonry equipment suppliers. The saw has 14- to 20-inch, freestanding blade capacity. Gasoline units have large capacity, three-stage air filters that protect it from wear. Electric models include totally enclosed, fan-cooled motors with waterproof switch-

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The Hilti hand-held gas saws DSH 700-X and DSH 900-X incorporate a technology called Easy Start that automatically sets the proper amount of choke

Stop Working “In the Dust Cloud” Start Saving Time and Money Stop Lung Damage Stop OSHA in Their Tracks

The world’s first dry-cut power cutter with integrated dust control. vacuum system, filter system dust containment system

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INFILTRATED HIGH-DENSITY DIAMOND BLADES A new patented technology with longer blade life, faster cutting power, and increased safety, for a high-quality result.

The Norton Infiltrated High Density Technology (iHD) combined with its laser welded patented process is the biggest breakthrough in Diamond Tools this century.

Through many years of research and development this revolutionary process provides end-users with unrivaled performance. We’ve improved diamond placement and retention giving you a 30% faster cut into various materials and 60% better segment retention improving the safety of the user, all while packing another 20% of life into these premium diamond blades. You wanted it. Now you have it. iHD.

www.nortonconstructionproducts.com © Saint‑Gobain February 2016.

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for more first-pull starts. With Easy Start, there’s no need to worry about adjusting the choke. Simply flip the switch on, and pull the starter rope. Hilti’s Cyclone Air Filtration System removes most of the dust and debris from the engine air intake flow using centrifugal force. This process suctions the cleanest air from the center of the cyclone, which is then sent to the filter. The filter’s lifetime and performance is dramatically increased, meaning less downtime for contractors. The DSH 700-X is a 70-cc saw available in 12- and 14-inch models, while the DSH 900X is a 90-cc saw in 14- and 16-inch models. Onsite maintenance is made simple, thanks to an easy-toaccess and change starter rope, air filter housing and a reinforced blade guard. www.us.hilti.com

With Easy

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hand-held gas saws, there’s no need to worry about adjusting the choke.

Husqvarna Construction Products Olathe, Kan.

MS 360 Masonry Saw

The Husqvarna MS 360 masonry saw offers 360 degrees of performance. With a cutting capacity of five inches deep and a 17.25-inch cutting length, it is the next generation of the MS 355 masonry saw. Features include 360 degrees of innovation: The saw is equipped with an exclusive water containment system, which keeps water, slurry and debris controlled – delivering a cleaner work piece and work space. Water is applied to the face of the blade, minimizing water use and allowing you to keep the work piece drier. Also featured is 360 degrees of cutting performance: The saw has the ability to make 22.5- and 45-degree bevel cuts. The saw head can switch between rip, plunge and miter cutting, making it fast and versatile on the jobsite.

The saw has 360 degrees of ergonomics: The optional adjustable stand enables one person to move the MS 360 around the jobsite. www.husqvarnacp.com

Milwaukee Tool Brookfield, Wis.

SDS Max

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Cut Big or Go Home

TS 420 STIHL Cutquik®

The TS 420 STIHL Cutquik® features a 14” cutting wheel, giving you up to 4.9 inches of cutting depth. Whether your day calls for trimming metal pipes down to size or cutting curbs and expansion joints, STIHL is “reinventing the wheel” to get it done better. The TS 420 also features the X2 filtration system for a smooth-running engine with filters that are virtually maintenance free. And because it’s a STIHL, you can expect a lightweight, ergonomic design, fuel-efficient engine and quality-first construction. Pick up a TS 420 at your local STIHL Dealer today.

Available at participating dealers while supplies last. © 2016 STIHL / MWS MWS16-3MAS12-129658-3 Chicago, IL Turek & Sons 1333 S. Jefferson St. (312) 850-1333

Dubuque, IA J & R Supply Inc. 220 Frentress Lake Road (815) 747-6501

Ottumwa, IA Carroll Dist & Const. Supply 205 South Iowa Ave. (641) 683-1888

Addison, IL McCann Industries, Inc. 543 S. Rohlwing Road (630) 627-8707

Chicago, IL Way-Ken Supply Co. 4640 W. Belmont Ave (773) 283-2413

East Peoria, IL Altorfer Rents 601 W. Washington St. (309) 694-9898

Palatine, IL Multiple Concrete Assoc.

20284 N. Rand Road (847) 438-2000

Bloomington, IL Midwest Construction Rental 810 North Linden St. (309) 829-1046

Crystal Lake, IL Lee Jensen Sales Co., Inc. 101 W. Terra Cotta Ave. (815) 459-0929

Hanover Park, IL Bracing Systems, Inc. 4N350 Old Gary Ave. (630) 665-2732

River Grove, IL Murphy Contractor Equip.

2420 N. River Rd. (708) 456-6900

Cedar Rapids, IA Campbell Supply Co. 2127 N. Towne Lane NE (319) 395-0991

Davenport, IA Gierke-Robinson Co. 3929 West River Road (563) 322-1725

Lemont, IL Concrete Clinic 13089 Main St. (630) 257-5440

Warrenville, IL R & J Construction Supply 30 W. 180 Butterfield Rd. (630) 393-9020

Chicago, IL O’Leary’s Contractors Equipment 1031 N. Cicero Ave (773)-252-6600

Des Moines, IA Logan Contractor Supply, Inc. 4101 106th St. (515) 253-9048

Morton, IL Mathis Kelley Const. Supply 1046 W. Jefferson Street (309) 266-9733

Waukegan, IL Burris Equipment Co. 2216 N. Green Bay Rd. (847) 336-1205

Find your local servicing STIHL Dealer at:

STIHLdealers.com

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A single battery

system in Milwaukee rotary hammers meets the full range of user needs.

lightweight M18 FUEL SDS Max Rotary Hammer with 1 9/16-inch drilling capacity. The hammer is the first of its kind to provide SDS Max drilling and chipping in a cordless solution. Milwaukee’s M18 FUEL technology and new 9.0 High Demand Battery allow the hammer to deliver the performance required for the most demanding applications, including dry coring and medium duty chipping in both block and poured concrete. Milwaukee combines three exclusive innovations, the POWERSTATE brushless motor, REDLITHIUM battery pack, and REDLINK PLUS intelligence. The M18 FUEL SDS Max Rotary Hammer will be the first M18 tool to launch with this battery, eliminating the cord from the traditionally corded SDS Max Rotary Hammer and maximizing productivity. www.milwaukeetool.com

MaSonry & StonE SawS

MK Diamond Products Inc. Torrance, Calif.

Veneer and Corner Cutting Jig

MK-5000 ElEctric SawS

Heavy-duty industrial block saw that can be customized to make your job easier.

• 14” - 24” blade capacity • Length of cut 20” • Self-leveling blade guard MADE IN USA

BX-4 MaSonry Saw

The BX-4 uses a patent pending misting system to control dust generated during cutting.

• Portable and lightweight • Heavy-duty cast aluminum rolling conveyor cart • Depth of cut: 5” Length of cut: 16”

MK Diamond Products Phone: 1.800.421.5830

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MK Diamond Products has developed the Higgins Jig for production veneer cutting that increases production rates up to three times when cutting brick, block and stone veneer. The tool incorporates decades of brickcutting experience from Higgins Brick. The patent-pending design allows for a two-step process for cutting corner brick veneer. When compared to the usual four- to five-step process, the Higgins Jig can reduce cutting time to just 10

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seconds, depending on the type of material being cut. Another advantage to the two-pass cutting method for corner veneers is that the amount of time the blade spends in the cut is reduced, and results in an extension of the cutting life of the blade. Using the jig, you can cut brick veneer for lintel corner, two- x eight-inch corners and paver corners. The Higgins Jig adjusts to cut veneer any thickness. An optional riser is available, which raises the brick three inches. www.mkdiamond.com

Norton Worchester, Mass.

i-HD Technology for Diamond Tool Manufacturing

Norton has developed Infiltrated High Density Technology (i-HD) that, combined with the patented laser welding process, is a significant breakthrough in diamond tool technology.

Research and development of i-HDTM has led to further improvements in blade performance, safer products, lower energy manufacturing needs and a wider availability of segment design.

Norton applies an innovative manufacturing process that allows the company to laserweld special-shaped segments on to the steel center. The tool cutting speed is improved by 30 percent on average, with a high and uniform density across the whole segment that makes the product last at least 20 percent longer than those made by the standard process. i-HDTM technology works by providing a uniform density across each whole segment without applying high pressure. A special bond impregnates the core structure and binds the diamond grit into the segment. The diamond grit is an integral part of the segment structure. yMAS www.saint-gobain.com

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Quality and Flair in Phoenix’s Multifamily Sector

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Cultured Stone by Boral manufactured stone veneers, for e x a m p l e , h a v e a re p u t a t i o n f o r creating an aesthetic specifically targeting this demographic. For its upscale multifamily projects, Phoenix-based builder Mark-Taylor Residential wanted to enhance its reputation for using high-quality building products and offering attention to detail. The opportunity to do so arose for its Scottsdale-area San Travesia project.

Mark-Taylor needed between 40,000 and 50,000 square feet of manufactured stone veneer to clad the exteriors of amenity centers and residential buildings. When the company met with local distributor Apache Stone to select products, the detail of Cultured Stone veneer became immediately evident. Apache’s exterior showroom offers visitors ten (10) 12-square-foot mock-ups of different products, offering customers with an upclose picture of textures, colors and shapes.

Apache Stone Outside Sales Representative Kirk Pogorzelski supplied sample boards and mock-ups of a variety of different manufactured stone veneer blends for evaluation at the jobsite.

Among the initial samples selected were Cultured Stone Bucks County Souther n Ledgestone and Echo Ridge Southern Ledgestone. “The mica in the Bucks County color of the Cultured Stone veneer give it a reflective quality that really makes them stand out,” says

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Mark-Taylor accelerated the timeframe for the decision-making process, and Boral responded to the challenge, leveraging the strength of its

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outstanding service team. Boral ensured product for the onsite mock‐up arrived intact and in time for the on-site mason to build a mock-up to compare side-by-side to others.

It’s a quality that continues to benefit many Boral partners, including Apache Stone. “Their attention to detail speaks volumes,” says Pogorzelski. “We know Boral’s service team will www.masonrymagazine.com

respond quickly with pricing, special orders and whatever else we need.”

Ultimately, Cultured Stone Bucks County Southern Ledgestone and Echo Ridge Southern Ledgestone were chosen for the project. The combination of Cultured Stone’s look, quality, durability and fit with Mark-Taylor’s vision for San Travesia made specifying an easy decision.

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San Travesia was completed in the fall of 2015. Given the success of the project and the response to the beautiful exteriors, the developer has specified Cultured Stone for two additional multifamily projects in the Phoenix area: The Princess is nearing completion; and San Posada is an open-space apartment community in nearby Mesa, which began construction in early-2015. In addition to San Travesia, both have the potential to attract Millennial and Gen Y tenants in the area for many years to come. yMAS

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THE MASONRY REVOLUTION STARTS HERE

Whatever your vision, you can see it through with Echelon, your single-source masonry solution.

As the consolidated brand of masonry products from Oldcastle Architectural, we are advancing a new generation of building products and services. You can integrate the best of both worlds into your projects — the irreplaceable character of masonry along with reliable performance that delivers for years to come.

Discover the next generation of masonry.

EchelonMasonry.com

Š 2016 Oldcastle. Echelon is a registered trademark of Oldcastle. Oldcastle Architectural is a registered trademark of Oldcastle.

All rights reserved. ECH16-001

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Revitalizing Carolina’s Carowinds

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AROWINDS, AN ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION IN THE CAROLINAS, IS UNDERGOING A MORE THAN $50 MILLION, MULTI-YEAR REVITALIZATION. Fury 325 – the world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster – highlights this renewed energy. The revitalization celebrates the Carolina culture and features aesthetic enhancements to numerous areas of the park, including segmental concrete products from Pavestone installed by Draw Enterprises Inc. and Unit Paving Inc. that installed during an unusually challenging winter.

More than 51,000 square feet of Pavestone Holland Stone Parkway Series 80-mm pavers were installed at the Carowinds Main Entrance by Unit Paving, and the 6,000-squarefoot Coca-Cola Marketplace and

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11,000-square-foot Fury 325 by Draw Enterprise Inc. Available in dozens of variations, t h e r e c t a n g u l a r, o a k b l e n d Holland Stone Parkway pavers with Provencial finish installed at Carowinds helped capture the rustic elegance and simplistic style appreciated in the Carolinas and surrounding region.

The snow, rain and freezing temperatures that defined the final stage of the project did not prevent the pavers from being installed in less than a month to welcome Carowinds visitors when the park opened for the 2015 season.

Draw Enterprises is no stranger to completing projects on schedule and within budget at Carowinds, regardless of conditions.

During the last eight years, Draw Enterprises has installed about 120,000 square feet of Pavestone

pavers, retaining walls and benches in various areas of the park. Installing the pavers around Fury 325 was critical to opening the 2015 season with a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors, so Draw

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The MIX-N-PLACE is both a large capacity mortar and grout mixer, and also delivery / placement unit.

The GROUT-N-HOPPER features a remote-controlled valve at the hopper, eliminating heavy, uncontrollable hoses.

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The WATT-R-TANK is a large capacity, heated water tank, eliminating the need to close in the mixing site.

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Guarantees Code Compliance

Core Lock is installed 1-1/4″ deep into the CMU instead of on top of the block, ensuring that the rebar stays in place while the grout is setting.

Code requires that rebar be kept in center of block cell

The Smart Choice

WIRE-BOND All of our products are manufactured in our Charlotte, NC or Memphis, TN plants or sourced from other American Companies.

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Enterprises ran multiple crews simultaneously on the job, seven days a week, as weather permitted.

Facing the same weather conditions and streamlined schedule, Unit Paving deployed three to four five-person crews on the jobsite, strategically each day, to complete the main entrance, which is one of the park’s largest paver surfaces at 34,000 square feet. Built on a reputation of quality, prompt and dependable service, Unit Paving crews prepped large sections with base sand and bedding sand. These were protected in the process from rain, snow and ice as necessary with sheets of plastic, before installing the pavers.

C a ro w i n d s o p e n e d t o g re a t fanfare thanks the creative planning, hard work and dedication of Draw Enterprises, Unit Paving and their crews. During the last 50 years, Carowinds has evolved from a local, 73-acre park to a 398-acre regional, national and international tourist destination for tens of thousands each year. yMAS

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Restoring the Historic Eads Bridge

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ESTERN SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS – St. Louis Masonry Branch faced a unique set of challenges when asked in early-2015 to restore a brick archway supporting the historic Eads Bridge. The bridge crosses the Mississippi River between St. Louis, Mo., and East St. Louis, Ill. Backed by 100 years of experience and with a little modern ingenuity, Western’s crews were able to restore the 141-year-old archway to its structurally sound, original condition in just a matter of months.

The iconic Eads Bridge was the first steel structure bridge of its kind in the United States when it was designed by James B. Eads and opened on July 4, 1874. A significant engineering feat for its time, the historic bridge was in desperate need of rehabilitation from decades of use, repairs and environmental exposure.

In May 2012, the Bi-State Development Agency/ Metro (BSDA/Metro) launched a monumental Eads Bridge Rehabilitation project, largely funded through $34 million in federal support. That support included $25 million from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds.

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life of the bridge by 50 years. The top deck of the bridge, which supports vehicle and pedestrian travel, is owned by the City of St. Louis. BSDA/ Metro owns the superstructure and the lower deck, which is the rail deck that supports the region’s MetroLink light rail system.

The multi-faceted restoration project includes replacing support steel, dating from the 1880s; refinishing and repainting the bridge’s superstructure using a rust-inhibiting coating; upgrading the MetroLink light rail system; and restoring a brick archway under the bridge that supports its foundation.

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By Rick Kerperien

Department Manager, Western Specialty Contractors

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and tuckpoint about 1,256 square feet of deteriorating brick and mortar joints within the archway. Decades of concrete patching and weathering had caused the facing of the archway brick to become dislodged with spalling, creating a hazard for falling debris.

Because of the historical significance of the bridge, Western crews were careful to select replacement bricks and mortar that closely matched the original materials used.

Work on the project began by removing the concrete patches and damaged brick, and then determining t h e s o u n d n e s s o f t h e re m a i n i n g brick and substrate using hammers.

Beginning repairs Western crews discovered that there was more damaged brick on the project than One of the challenges that Western’s crews anticipated, and eventually removed a total of faced on the project included removing and 1,824 square feet of brick and tuckpointed only installing brick in the overhead arch, which 469 square feet. reaches 30 feet high at its center. Western found a solution to the vertical challenge by using a 40-foot scissor lift and anchoring wood strips to the arch ceiling that would hold the new brick securely in place during installation. Once the brick cured, Western crews removed the wood strips, and then filled in the holes where necessary.

Since the Mississippi River is only about 200 feet away from the archway, Western crews were challenged with securing electricity and usable water on the site for mixing all of the mortar they needed, plus cleaning the entire archway. The nearest available usable water source was three blocks away. St. Louis Bridge Co. stepped up to the plate by delivering water in containers to the jobsite for Western’s crews to use. Portable generators, which required additional security protection, provided the electricity needed.

The final phase of the project, which involved c l e a n i n g t h e e n t i r e a r c h w a y, b e g a n o n c e Western’s crews completed the restoration work.

In order to protect the nearby river environment and the historical integrity of the archway, Western crews used water-soluble products applied at a low psi level and collected all of the water runoff.

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Chairman of the SAIA Mast Climber Committee THE MAST CLIMBING WORK PLATFORM (MCWP) IS AN AMAZING MASON’S TOOL. It can enhance productivity and safety, reduce costs and increase profits. The safety record of the product is excellent, compared to other forms of powered access and scaffolding. However, more needs to be done.

Working at height is a necessary part of the construction process, but it’s a risky practice if workers are untrained, become complacent, use the wrong equipment, etc. Many times, employers can be guilty of putting productivity above safety; using insufficiently trained personnel; or giving authority to those who are ill equipped to assume it. A classic example is the “competent person” status. Tool box talks happen sporadically, and training never happens when everybody is too busy making money.

Let’s look back to the beginnings of MCWP use in the United States and, in particular, at the causes of fatality accidents. Ten reasons exist for recurring, prevalent accidents. Users, owners, operators or installers of MCWP equipment need to know this vital information, and act on it. The following detailed percentages are the percentages of total violations, i.e., a number of different citations might exist for the same accident.

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Factor of safety 4:1 An OSHA regulation (1926.451(a)(1)) in the scaffold section applies to MCWPs. It states, “Capacity: each component must support without failure its own weight and four times maximum intended load.”

Twelve percent of OSHA citations in the fatality accidents analyzed were for this issue. This mostly relates to components that are non-propriety and locally manufactured as well as added to the MCWP system to cope with some problem. An example might be reaching around a corner to a control joint, or profiling a balcony. www.masonrymagazine.com

In all instances, there was no dialogue with the manufacturer regarding engineering verification that the added component would perform adequately.

No training F ifteen percent of citations were for no – or insufficient – training. OSHA regulation 1926.451(f ) (7) states, “Scaffolds shall be erected, moved, dismantled or altered only under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration. Such activities shall be performed March 2016

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only by experienced and trained employees selected for such work by the competent person.”

Erecting and dismantling MCWPs is quite technical. It is dependent on a large number of variables and requires extensive training. Employers absolutely must ensure their employees are adequately trained.

How do you know if someone is adequately trained? That person has certification that is recognized by the manufacturer of the equipment. If installation personnel Dangerous addition to platform do not have recognized certification, a time my come when a company owner will have to explain why he In reality, two scenarios regularly present themselves to chose not to adequately train his employees.

OSHA inspectors: • The competent person has been given the authority but No competent person has no training and experience to properly fulfill the role This is 15 percent of the total. The establishment of a • The competent person has the relevant training and competent person is a major issue in construction. OSHA experience but no authority. regulation 1926.32(f) defines the competent person: “Competent person” means one who is capable of identifying Employers need to realize that both aspects are critical. existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or Not built to manufacturers’ specifications working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take Eleven percent of citations were given for this issue. prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.”

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Yes, there are workers who have never been trained properly, but workers also are out there who have been trained properly, but find themselves under pressure from superiors to “just get on with it,” if they have raised an issue.

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Fall protection Fall protection equals 13 percent and still is a major issue. This is a minefield for the uneducated and untrained on the subject. Is the contractor using a fall arrest or fall restraint system? To where do the workers attach?

Is there a rescue plan? Do employees know how to use and inspect their personal fall protection equipment (PFPE)? Have they been trained to use it and inspect it?

Since a fall protection plan is usually job specific, is it covered in tool box talks?

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will have a format for recording the inspection, and it will detail the items that require inspection. Follow it, and remember that whoever is doing the inspection must be appropriately trained.

1926.451(f )(3): “Scaffolds and scaffold components must be inspected for visible defects by the competent person before each work shift and after any occurrence that could affect a scaffold’s structural integrity.”

Planking Planking equals 9 percent. OSHA will always take an interest in planking, and they will stop the job until it’s correct. There are rules on damaged plank, opaque finishes on plank, overhangs, overlaps, support distances, etc. It’s really important to know them. OSHA regulations on planking begin at 1926.451(b)(1).

Over/eccentric loading (8%) Rule 1926.451(a)(6) states, “Scaffolds must be designed by a qualified person, and must be constructed and loaded in accordance with the design.” MCWPs have different load-bearing capabilities, depending on their configuration and how they are built. They have designated point load areas, in addition to uniformly distributed load capacity. A competent person should know this specific information, and it should be conveyed to the users by way of training and signage in the platform.

No hazard analysis (6%) No hazard analysis weighs in at 6 percent. A competent person is one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards.

This is a major deficiency in most of the competent person analysis done post-accident, and yet, it is one of the primary functions of a competent person. An employer has responsibilities under the 5(A)1 rule, or as it’s more commonly known, “the general duty clause,” to provide a place of work that is free from recognized hazards.

The owner generally passes this responsibility to his competent person. However, the analysis is never done, partially done or, just as bad, done but not being written down. When hazards are identified by the competent person, he should stop the job until a safe solution can be found. Once a safe solution is found, it needs to find its way into training and tool box talks.

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SCAFFOLDING AND MAST CLIMBERS Stability (5%) S tability equals 5 percent .

Rule1926.451(c)(2) states, “Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, and uprights must bear on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation.”

Rule 1926.451(c)(2)(ii) states, “Unstable objects must not be used to support scaffolds or platform units.”

MCWP stability is vital, not only during erection, but also when in use.

Stability also is crucial during dismantle. An MCWP that is 200 feet high can put 12,500 pounds or more of load onto a mudsill. Live load elements can potentially add to and exacerbate the load impact by mudsill destabilization, ground compaction, etc. A MCWP must be stable during erection, during use and during dismantle, and therefore the mudsills, jack legs and ground conditions must be inspected daily.

Support, knowledge and information exist for equipment owners to use to improve safety. Almost all of it is free, so use it. Improve safety, your productivity and your profitability by talking to the manufacturer and building a healthy relationship between your company personnel and your manufacturer’s support people.

You’ll be really glad you did. yMAS

In the News

Are you loading machines safely on site?

The safe loading and unloading of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs, also known as aerial work platforms or AWPs), is an essential part of site operations. At the bauma 2016 construction show in Munich, G e r m a n y, t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l Powered Access Federation (IPAF) will demonstrate how to load and unload MEWPs safely, and share good practices and findings from its accident reporting project.

Almost a third of MEWP-related incidents reported by rental companies involve delivery drivers while loading and unloading machines. This is one of the trends identified from IPAF’s accident reporting project (www.ipaf.org/incident), and the Federation is working to make MEWP loading and unloading activities safe and effective.

The campaign highlights the importance of planning and management of the delivery and collection processes. It also clarifies the responsibilities of different parties (including end users, contractors, rental companies, haulage companies and drivers) to communicate and cooperate to ensure the work is done safely and effectively.

“MEWPs are one of the safest tools to carry out temporary work at height, and IPAF wants to keep the industry safe by minimizing the potential dangers associated with loading and unloading,” said IPAF CEO Tim Whiteman. “The main causes of loading and unloading incidents have been traced to insecure loads and machines falling off between ramps. These risks can be prevented through proper training and management of the work.”

IPAF has called on all its members exhibiting at bauma to observe safe loading and unloading practices in conformity with recommended guidelines. IPAF-approved training centers also offer a course on the loading and unloading of MEWPs, soon to be available in several languages.

More information is at www.ipaf.org

Kevin O’Shea is chairman of the SAIA Mast Climber Committee, member of both the A92.9 and A92.10 ANSI committees, and a key member of the SAIA/OSHA Alliance team. He is known around the world as an industry expert and is the recipient of a number of awards, including International Safety Champion and SAIA Outstanding Council Chairperson. He sits on the MCAA Safety Committee and is director of safety and training for HydroMobile.

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By Tom Dillon WORKER FATIGUE POSES A RISK IN ALL PROFESSIONS, but is a critical factor for workers at height. Slowed reaction time, impaired concentration and muscle weakness can turn a split-second decision into a fatal fall.

In fact, falls unfortunately remain the leading cause of death and injury in the construction industry. There were 828 workplace deaths in the private construction industry in 2013, 302 (36 percent) of which were caused by falls, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.1 Moreover, fall protection continues to be the number-one most frequently cited standard following inspections of worksites by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).2 Personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturers that serve construction workers are continuously innovating in order to improve safety. At Honeywell, we consider it our duty to identify new lightweight materials and fall protection solutions that offer greater comfort, mobility and safety because we appreciate that weight and resistance can have a huge impact on fatigue for workers at height.

The latest generation of personal fall limiters (PFLs), also known as self-retracting lifelines, stop falls within inches instead of feet, and have 100 percent tie-off capability so that workers can move safely anywhere on the job site without ever being disconnected and at risk of a fall. Some PFLs can be equipped with a radio frequency indicator that offers the ability to track each piece of safety equipment, identifying to whom and when that equipment was issued and when it was last inspected.

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quickly, and easy to attach to multiple anchor points so that workers can go about their jobs safely and securely.

We also don’t underestimate the importance of comfort.

Fall protection research shows that a comfortable harness is more likely to be worn properly. Features such as lightweight connectors and breathable, open-core padding are important to consider when choosing a harness, because these promote better airflow and prevent heat and moisture from getting trapped inside the harness.

There is never a time when heavier, thicker and more cumbersome features are the best options. Maybe you can save a few dollars by choosing a full-body harness with carbon steel hardware over one with aluminum hardware, but is it really worth it?

Aluminum hardware is 20 percent lighter than steel. When a worker has to climb a scaffold or ladder several times a day, fewer ounces of weight and less resistance can mean less fatigue, greatly reducing the chances of an accident. Now that personal fall limiters provide better protection, pound for pound, it’s time to retire heavier shock-absorbing lanyards.

Stay Alert to Fall Hazards and Fatigue To be sure, many fall-related accidents and injuries are caused by unsafe work practices, failure to use the proper fall protection, and poor training and inspection. But a report by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine suggests that worker fatigue is a contributing factor in many workplace accidents and injuries.

Among the many studies on this subject is a 2009 report by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health in Taiwan, which found that fatigue is more prevalent among high-elevation workers such as scaffolders, steel fixers and construction workers. The study also discovered a considerable variation of average heart rate among different occupations, with scaffolders being the highest. In addition to on-the-job injuries, chronic fatigue can lead to life-threatening illnesses, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, gastrointestinal disorders, anxiety and depression.

Managers and supervisors on construction sites should constantly monitor workers for signs of fatigue, such as weariness, irritability, reduced alertness or headaches. Those who show such signs should be evaluated, and possibly directed to leave the active area and seek rest. Still, the surest way to prevent falls is to focus on the three components of a personal fall arrest system: anchorage, body support and connecting devices. Use them correctly, in conjunction with each other, and at all times for maximum fall protection, and to comply with national and international standards such as OSHA, ANSI, CSA, CE and AS/NZS. yMAS Tom Dillon is High Risk National A.T.S. with Honeywell Industrial Safety, manufacturer of Miller ® fall protection products. Contact Dillon at 401-935-0529 or tom.dillon@ honeywell.com.

REFERENCES 1. www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2015/fatal-falls-in-the-privateconstruction-industry-2003-2013.htm.

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By “Coach” Gary Micheloni

Charging Into 2016 – Part 2

“Rehab & Restore Your Business” – Three Tips to Get You Going!

As mason contractors, we almost always think in terms of restore and rehab, but in the context of the buildings on which we work. That’s why there’s such a big deal made of those two terms in this issue of Masonry, which is as it should be.

Buildings have their own “circle of life.” It’s not just a Lion King phenomenon. Structures get old; sometimes they become unsafe. In California, where I live, reinforced masonry has been required for over 80 years. Hard to believe that there ever was a time when it wasn’t! But it was. Restoration or rehabilitation or…dare we say… raze the building?

That’s how we understand codes and requirements in our industry.

Those things change, so our practices must change along with them. And it’s generally better for society. It’s definitely better for those of us who help building owners to get the restoration and rehab help they need.

But what about your business, the guts of it? Is your company completely up to the codes and standards of modern business? Today’s buzzword for this is “best practices.” Could it be that your own company needs some rehab of those practices, or even that the reputation of your outfit needs some restoration? There’s a buzzword for that one, as well: reputation management.

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Hopefully, we learn to thrive within an industry hard bent on changing the face of masonry construction. And so, instead of turning the ol’ blind eye to this phenomenon, let’s develop a plan.

Fortunately, I, Coach Gary, have the plan you need to deal with the rehab and restoration that will help your business comply with all the crazy Internet marketing that has overtaken masonry construction.

Right off the bat — and I hate to even mention this one, because it seems so obvious to most of us in this day and age — you need a website. Not only that, but it has to be decent. If you built your own, chances are that it’s not. I’m just sayin’….

Beyond a website, there are zillions of things you could do, so I’m going to start you off with three of the most important, which will give you the most bang for your buck.

1. Here’s a freebie: make sure you claim your spot on Google Maps.

How? Just type your company name into Google and you should see an entry on the right side of the page showing a map to your business and maybe a photo of it or a project of yours. Very important: if, in the middle of the Google Maps listing, you see a sentence that says, “Claim this business,” it

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means that Google is looking for you! It also means that you have some “rehab” work to do there.

2. How’s your reputation? On that same Google results page with your Maps listing, there will be pages and pages of review sites. Everything from Yelp to YellowPages will be there, and you may have reviews on some of those. Find out, because if you have bad reviews, you need to fix things, or it will cost you.

Plus, you have the opportunity to say something positive on your behalf, which just might help you out. I’ve got a free report for you, “Reputation Management for Mason Contractors.” Write me at the address below, and I’ll send it.

3. Video reviews. How do you use video to help with managing reputations? Video is an incredibly powerful tool for communication.

Unlike a text-based marketing system, such as direct mail or even websites, video allows businesses to touch on emotional cues with individual customers and consumers. Video marketing has become even more powerful now that more individuals are gaining access to handheld video cameras, but smartphones can be equally effective for this purpose.

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their businesses, marketing teams are able to take this content and spin it in a positive light to benefit a company.

Places like YouTube offer platforms in which these videos can be hosted and viewed by millions of people. Video marketing allows businesses to truly reach further and deeper into the hearts and minds of their target market.

It comes down to this: does your business need the rehab and restoration of reputation management? For many contractors and business owners, one of the most difficult decisions made on a daily basis is how to affordably promote their business, and in a way that is both cost-effective and gives a positive return on investment.

While there are many different avenues that a business can take to advertise online, there is perhaps none more powerful than in starting an online reputation management campaign.

Online reputation management is, in a nutshell, the culmination of every as-

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pect of online marketing compiled into a single brand-driven push to create a positive and socially powerful image of your business. In other words, online reputation management is the capitalization of one of the most important aspects of business, which is social proof.

You may already know about social proof, but it is an important aspect to review. Social proof is simply the influence that peers have on one another in purchasing decisions. If you want to dramatically increase your sales, then simply find your potential customers and friends and turn them into believers. They, in turn, will play a larger role in potential customers and buying decisions than you ever could.

The Internet has dramatically increased the importance of social proof by allowing peer-to-peer review of businesses on a global and ever-increasing scale. Almost everyone has heard of Yelp, a review site. But there are hundreds of review sites, most of which are lesser

known, but oftentimes are more accepting of reviews. So take advantage.

It wasn’t that many years ago that we scoffed at the idea of doing a materials takeoff on a computer screen, having always gotten our own set of plans to color code. But that’s nothing. When I was a kid in college, I remember seeing a full-color ad on the back cover of a national business magazine, showing a four-function handheld calculator for $395. No kidding! I really wanted one, but it remained just a dream.

The simple point is that things change, and we need to keep up. Sometimes that change means keeping up our good name. yMAS COACH GARY’S CORNER: Gary Micheloni is a construction company marketer, speaker, author, consultant…and a coach. Write him at FullContactTeam@ gmail.com and get the free report on reputation management.

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Mason contractors across the country face similar challenges when out in the field. With the help of Hohmann and Barnard’s director of technical services, Jeremy Douglas, Masonry delivers answers to some of your most technical, complicated questions.

Q. It seems every project I work on now requires me to provide confirmation that flashing materials are compatible with the air/vapor barriers. This has never been an issue before, so what’s the problem?

A. You are absolutely right. I assume that any project today with an air barrier and flashing interface is going to require verification — from one or both manufacturers of those products — that the two can be used together. This has become an issue because the majority of the air/vapor barrier products and systems manufactured today are polymer based, and trying to utilize those in conjunction with old flashing technology is not viable. Let’s look at why.

When we started installing these air/vapor barrier systems with any regularity, nearly 20 years ago, the products comparable to today’s fluid applied systems were primarily asphaltic in composition. Likewise, the most popular flashing materials available at the time were asphaltic as well. There was little or no concern in using these products together because of their similar composition. As time went on, the rubberized asphalt self-adhering flashings and their corresponding mastics and primers also became popular as air and vapor barrier systems.

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cluding weather and UV resistance, elongation, permeability and the ability to bridge cracking, just to name a few. These polymer-based systems also allow for the use of better sealants than the mastics previously used for lapping and patching.

The use of silicone, polyurethane or polyAsphalt-coated flashings and mastics can cause damage to ether sealants has bepolymer weather resistive barriers when placed directly against come quite prevalent them. in today’s masonr y wall systems, as they offer much bet- nents from the same manufacturing ter performance and longevity than firm — for example, a polymer-based, an asphalt-based mastic. fluid applied system and an asphalt That is also where the flashing peel-and-stick flashing membrane that compatibility issues begin, as those also utilizes a solvent-based primer aptypes of sealants will not stick to any plied to the cured air barrier prior to asphaltic components, which then be- flashing installation. comes problematic when one needs Because this consternation will certo seal the flashing and air barrier tainly continue, I highly recommend together. Conversely, many asphaltic getting in front of it and knowing composite metal and rubberized as- whether or not your interfacing manphalt flashings have mastics, sealants ufacturers have an understanding of and primers that contain petroleum compatibility on all levels. Be sure the components that will be damaging to wall will operate as a system, rather the polymer-based fluid or sheet ap- than several products simply installed plied systems. This is why more and in sequence. yMAS more of the non-asphaltic flashings Jeremy Douglas, CSI, CCPR, has have become available over the years. nearly 20 years of experience in the masonry industry working with So, because of the incompatibility veneer systems. He is director of which arose as the air and vapor bararchitectural services for Hohmann rier systems evolved, the necessity for & Barnard and can be reached at verification became more prevalent as JeremyD@h-b.com. well. It’s not uncommon to find system incompatibility even between compo-

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I’ve learned that most construction company owners have a common fear: the fear of hiring the wrong person. And to avoid making a hiring mistake, they usually postpone hiring for months, years or forever. When owners don’t fill positions they need to fill such as administrators, project managers, estimators or field supervisors, they themselves spend too much time on menial tasks that should be handled by employees. These simple tasks often include writing checks, getting material quotes, calling subcontractors to get shop drawings submitted, organizing monthly invoices, worrying about equipment maintenance, doing take-offs, job correspondence, or playing phone tag trying to schedule meetings.

When business owners handle too many simple tasks and try to manage the business, they don’t have enough time to focus on important activities like sales, business development, meeting with potential customers or improving field productivity. These owners work too many hours on the wrong or urgent tasks that could be handled by employees. As a result, the business gets stuck at the size and level where the owner can barely stay in control of the tasks they can do in a day. Doing activities that can be delegated holds the business owner back from being effective and reaching long-term goals. And since most business owners don’t really like to hire people, they stay stuck forever and continue to complain they can’t 62 |

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find any good help! This becomes a downward spiral that leads to low profits and no growth.

Why Can’t You Let Go? What activities can you let go of and turn over to another or new employee?

Consider the following examples of business owners with this problem: • Dan owns a civil and concrete company. He spends an extra 20 hours per week paying bills, writing checks, doing payroll, balancing the checkbook and going to the bank.

His best skill is selling and finding new customers, but he doesn’t have enough time to get out of the office. As a result, he is losing money and his field operations are not producing what he needs to make a profit.

• Bill owns an electrical contracting company. To save money he eliminated the office manager/ contract administrator and project manager a few years ago. Now he’s stuck doing all the secretarial and administrative duties required to keep his company going, plus manage his foreman, crews and jobs. His customers, suppliers and employees call him directly on his cell phone, which adds to working more than 80 hours per week. As a result, his sales and profits are dwindling and he doesn’t know what to do next.

• Jered is part owner of a steel erection company and does all the take-offs and calls subcontractors

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Letting go of tasks and delegating them to someone else is the

only way your

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and suppliers for bids and estimates. These demands have depleted the time he needs to spend out in the field to keep jobs moving. As a result, they are not winning enough new contracts and the field is not meeting the job budgets.

Mr. Do = Company Doesn’t!

Why don’t these business owners get some help? What are they afraid of?

Letting go of tasks and delegating them to someone else is the only way your company will ever grow or make more money. As Mr. Do, when you do work, your company doesn’t work! The more you do, the less your company makes.

When you handle $10- to $20-per-hour tasks, you can’t focus on important things that will make you money. As their business coach, my recommendations for these business owners were: • Dan should hire a part-time professional full-charge bookkeeper (or construction bookkeeping service) to come into his office two days per week. The The Voice of the Masonry Industry

cost for this service will be around $1,500 per month. With an extra 20 hours per week free, Dan can go out and sell an additional $50,000– 75,000 of work every month.

• Bill needs to hire a full-time construction project administrator and move one of his foremen into the office. He could delegate many everyday tasks so he can focus on customers and productivity.

The investment of $100,000 per year will allow his company to grow by at least $1,500,000 in profitable sales if he spends his time networking and seeking new customers who need the valueadded design-build services they perform.

• Jered committed to hire a recent college construction management graduate to help him with take-offs, obtaining quotations, estimating and acting as an assistant project manager. This small investment of $50,000 will allow him to take his company to the next level.

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Next, place the ad on one of the low-cost online employment websites.

When you receive the resumes, sort them by experience, relevance, salary and longevity at their previous employers. Then email them to schedule a short phone interview. During the call, you can ask them detailed questions about their experience, knowledge, teamwork, responsibilities, strengths and weaknesses. Also ask them about their time commitment, salary requirements and the benefits they expect. If you like them, schedule a face-to-face interview. If you are married, have your spouse meet them sometime during the interview, as two heads are better than one in determin-

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Why have you procrastinated way too long? Are you afraid to hire and make a mistake? Make a list of everything you do and those you should let go of. Decide what type of new position would free up the most time for you to focus on what your company needs to grow and make more money.

Then commit to go out and hire that person and make them accountable for the tasks you need accomplished. Remember, the alternative is to continue hoping things get better and doing nothing about it. So get over your fears and go for it. Now write a compelling ad, listing exactly what you need. For example: Construction Administrator/ Office Manager

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NEWS NCCER Revises Training and Assessment Products for the Construction Industry NCCER, the leading standardized training and credentialing program for the construction industry, recently revised its Construction Craft Laborer Level 1 and Level 2 curricula as well as its Hydroblasting Technician assessment and Performance Verification.

The Construction Craft Laborer curriculum introduces trainees to a variety of trades, including carpentry, masonry, ironworking, electrical, welding, heavy equipment and cranes.

The curriculum covers subjects such as site layout, reinforcing concrete and electrical safety. The third edition of Construction Craft Laborer includes a new instructional design complete with a printed Instructor’s Copy, lesson plans, classroom activities and PowerPoint presentations. Instructors can also download digital versions of these items from the Instructor Resource Center. Lesson plans include step-bystep instructional outlines, learning objectives, teaching times and tips, safety considerations and equipment lists. PowerPoint presentations are fully integrated with the lesson plans and feature images and diagrams that have been updated to exemplify the most current industry practices with an additional emphasis on safety. To address green construction practices, the revised edition of Construction Craft Laborer Level 2 includes NCCER’s “Your Role in the Green Environment,” which was recently updated to LEED v4 standards.

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technician’s ability to operate equipment such as shotguns, flex lances and stiff lances and his/her understanding of the safety aspects of equipment, such as relief valves, maximum operating capabilities, equipment ratings and limitations. Technicians are also evaluated on their awareness of associated hazards and conditions surrounding hydroblasting activities and how to properly perform equipment inspection of water filters, water conditions, equipment conditions and pre-task assessments prior to operation.

For more information, visit www.nccer.org.

Wehrman to Retire From ARA Christine Wehrman, CEO and executive vice president of the American Rental Association (ARA), Moline, Ill., has announced her retirement from ARA after 15 years of service to the orgaChristine Wehrman nization. Wehrman will continue in the position until her successor is named later this year.

Terry Turner, CERP, owner, All Occasions Party Rentals, Knoxville, Tenn., and ARA president, extended thanks to Wehrman on behalf of the ARA board of directors for her dedicated service to the membership: “Chris has effectively led our association to excellence.

The board is very proud of the vast achievements provided to members and the industry during her service,” Turner said. While she was CEO, Ms. Wehrman implemented an annual strategic planning process that continues to create opportunities and notable results for ARA members. The association developed an industry research

program with the ARA Rental Market Monitor™ and industry performance standards with ARA Rental Market Metrics™, complemented by the ARA Rental Penetration Index™.

“The Rental Show continued to be reinvented annually to deliver a first-class industry event of education, networking and equipment. Rental Management magazine and Rental Pulse e-newsletter achieved market leader standing,” Turner said. “Awareness of the value of ARA Insurance and the ARA/ARA Insurance safety and risk management focus was elevated. Reactivation of the ARA Foundation took place along with their valuable program work. The Young Professional Network was created to engage the next generation in the association to continue the flow of volunteer leadership.”

During Wehrman’s tenure, ARA met member demands by delivering online education, programs and services. Volunteers in the state/local/ provincial associations became more active, and ARA expanded its relationship with the Canadian Rental Association and its joint membership in Canada. Collaborative working relationships were strengthened with peer industry associations. Global awareness became integral with the establishment of the Global Rental Alliance.

“The list of her leadership contributions is extensive and very meaningful to members and the industry,” said Turner.

Wehrman remarked, “It has truly been a privilege to serve ARA’s general and associate membership in this position and work with such capable volunteer leaders and staff members throughout the association and industry. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and am proud of what has been achieved by ARA during these dynamic years as a result of all of us March 2016

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working together. I foresee a great future for the association, membership and industry in years to come.”

Acme Brick to Distribute Bautex Block in Texas Markets Acme Brick Co. has expanded its agreement with Bautex Systems to distribute Bautex Block, an insulated concrete block whose wall system meets and exceeds 2015 building and energy codes. As part of the expanded agreement, Acme Brick will now represent Bautex products in most major Texas markets, including Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston.

“Bautex and Acme are the right team to meet the needs of some of the strongest construction markets in Texas,” said Paul Brown, president, Bautex Systems. “Our recent projects in Houston indicate that owners want safer, stronger, better performing, and more efficient buildings. Acme Brick has been meeting the needs of architects, general contractors, masonry contractors, developers and homebuilders for many years. Together we are ready to meet the needs of owners and tenants who want to meet the highest standards for energy efficiency, sustainability, durability and safety from windstorm and fire.”

The Bautex Wall System is built on the company’s proprietary insulating concrete block. Bautex Block is a lightweight building block made from beads of expanded polystyrene blended with a proprietary cement mixture. Light enough to be handled by a single worker, Bautex Block is simple and quick to install without the need for specialized equipment or installers. It can easily be cut and formed to meet any design requirement. Exterior walls may be finished with traditional masonry, stucco or panel exterior finishes.

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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.

MARCH 2016 Art of Texas Masonry Waco, TX 254-754-8277 Contractor Member

Boschen Masonry, Inc. Ashland, VA 804-798-1385 Contractor Member

Masonry Specialty Contractors, Inc. Nashville, TN 615-578-3462 www.masonrynashville.com Contractor Member

Maven Masonry Construction, LLC Goodyear, AZ 623-670-1555 www.mavenmasonry.com Chapter Associate Member

Pahlow Masonry LLC Shiocton, WI 920-986-1285 Contractor Member

Putrelo Building Enterprises New Hartford, NY 315-737-3124 www.putrelobuilding.com Contractor Member

SafetyWorks, Inc. Dillsburg, PA 717-432-0861 www.safetyworksinc.com Chapter Associate Member

Spartan Construction Company Toledo, OH 419-389-1854 Contractor Member

Tidwell Enterprises, Inc. McMath Masonry, Inc. Freeland, MI 989-695-2612 www.mcmathmasonry.com Contractor Member

Modesto, CA 209-523-5058 www.tidwellenterprises.com Contractor Member

MJS Safety LLC Centennial, CO 303-881-2409 Chapter Associate Member

Ogden Brothers Construction, Inc. Fort Myers, FL 239-333-4321 www.ogdenbrothers.com Contractor Member

Discover the many benefits your company is missing by not becoming a member of the MCAA. Call 800-536-2225 or visit www.masoncontractors.org/join to join the MCAA today. Together, we are stronger.

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coastal storms. This new distribution agreement with Acme Brick ensures that it can meet growing demand.

Brokk Names McCabe as New England Regional Sales Manager B ro k k In c . , a leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, promoted Bob McCabe to New England regional sales manager. Formerly a Brokk field application and Bob McCabe training specialist, McCabe’s new role will support customers in New England in addition to his equipment and application training responsibilities throughout the U.S. As the New England regional sales manager, McCabe supports existing Brokk customers and builds relationships with new customers looking for equipment that can work in tight spaces and potentially dangerous worksites — ideal conditions for a remote-controlled demolition machine.

In addition, McCabe will continue his applications and training responsibilities on a national level.

McCabe joined the demolition industry in 1975 and purchased his first Brokk machine in 1985. He and his wife, Joanne, co-owned their own demolition business, which operated throughout North America and Canada, and he worked for several demolition companies that owned Brokk machines. McCabe joined Brokk in August 2015 as a field applications/ training specialist.

Electric motors power most Brokk machines, making them ideal for working indoors or underground, and all feature a three-arm system that fits a variety of attachments, including breakers, buckets, grapples and crushers. The three-arm system also allows the machine to reach oddly angled surfaces and, with its compact body, it can operate in limited-access, confined spaces without the risk of www.masonrymagazine.com

injuries typically associated with handheld equipment.

Brokk machines have impressive power-to-weight ratios and routinely outperform conventional methods. As a result, contractors can bid on projects that would have been too dangerous or time consuming with handheld equipment.

LATICRETE Celebrates 60 Years, Launches New and Updated Product Lines LATICRETE, a global manufacturer of premium installation and finishing systems for the building industry, celebrated its 60th anniversary at the World of Concrete on February 2–5.

The theme of the celebration was “60

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Years of Building Chemistry,” which recognized the significant products and relationships the company has built over the last 60 years.

Sixty years ago, Dr. Henry M. Rothberg’s pioneering work in the field of chemical engineering revolutionized installation techniques for the setting of ceramic tile and stone by the “adhesive mortar method.” Dr. Rothberg’s research is now the basis for all modern adhesives used today for the installation of ceramic tile and stone.

In addition to celebrating its 60th anniversary, LATICRETE also showcased newly-launched and updated product lines. Outside the convention center, SPARTACOTE® coating systems experts provided live application demonstrations.

During the World of Concrete, LATICRETE launched SPARTACOTE FLEX PURE™ CLINICAL PLUS, a specialty concrete coating system equipped with antimicrobial technology perfect for hospitals, veterinarian facilities, phar-

maceutical facilities, research labs, clean rooms, prisons, locker rooms, restrooms and food and beverage processing areas.

This low-VOC, fast-curing, two-part polyaspartic aliphatic polyurea sealer/ finish coating is designed to inhibit the growth of bacteria and viruses.

Also updated for the World of Concrete, LATICRETE DRYTEK™ Moisture Vapor Barrier is now shipping with pigmented colors. Designed for use in conjunction with LATICRETE SPARTACOTE, the DRYTEK Moisture

Hyster’s Tier 4 Final ReachStacker Receives GOOD DESIGN™ Award Hyster Co. has won a 2015 GOOD DESIGN™ award for its Tier 4 Final RS45-46 ReachStacker. Presented by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, GOOD DESIGN honors yearly achievements of extraordinary design excellence.

The Tier 4 Final ReachStacker was selected based on its efficient engine technology and productivity enhancing design.

Engineered to be the most maneuverable in the industry, with class-leading lifting speeds and excellent stacking capabilities (can stack up to five containers high and three rows deep), the ReachStacker is ideal for demanding port and terminal applications. To power through these challenging jobs, the ReachStacker comes standard with a Tier 4 Final Cummins QSL 9L engine rated at 350 hp (261 kW) and a 4-speed Spicer Off-Highway TE 32 powershift transmission. The truck features an integrated drivetrain with an emission reduction package, and is designed to help increase efficiency by delivering up to 20 percent lower fuel consumption over previous Tier 3 engines. Additionally, the truck is equipped with hibernate idle, which reduces idle speed when idling for extended periods of time, further conserving fuel.

To maintain optimum cooling and lower fuel consumption, the ReachStacker comes with an on-demand cooling system with

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a hydraulically powered fan that operates only when cooling is required. This is more efficient than direct drive fans, which continually draw power during operation.

The series also includes a loadsensing on-demand hydraulic system that delivers flow only when necessary. The on-demand hydraulic system’s variable displacement pumps are capable of more oil displacement, even at low pump speeds. This allows the engine to run at lower speeds and extends the life of hydraulic oil and components, while consuming up to 10 percent less fuel than a typical fixed displacement

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hydraulic system, and produces less heat and noise. The ReachStacker also includes automatic throttle-up, an innovative feature that automatically increases engine throttle to match desired hydraulic speed, which keeps the engine operating in its most efficient power band, while making operation easier for the driver.

Hyster Co. is a division of HysterYale Group Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. and its subsidiaries, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, employ approximately 5,400 people worldwide. yMAS

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ONE MACHINE Introducing Cat ® Hand and Foot Controls as a factory installed option.

TWO CONTROL OPTIONS -- OR --

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU? Over the years, every operator develops a preference on the type of machines controls they operate. Simply put, you’re comfortable with what you’re used to operating. We now give you a choice on D Series Skid Steer Loaders, Multi Terrain Loaders and Compact Track Loaders. Select from Cat Joystick Controls or Cat Hand & Foot Controls direct from the factory.

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SINCE 1923 H.O. Penn Machinery www.hopenn.com Poughkeepsie, NY 844-CAT-1923

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Vapor Barrier Pigment Base may be mixed with SPARTACOTE Epoxy Pigment and is available in eight different colors.

STIHL Inc. Names Mark Scavillo Vice President of Finance and Information Services STIHL Inc. announced the promotion of Mark Scavillo to the position of vice president of finance and information services. In this new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the company’s Mark Scavillo financial and information services operations in the U.S. Scavillo, who started with the company in February 2009 as a manager of finance projects, has served as director of strategic planning and controlling since October 2012. He is assuming the vice president position from Bjoern

Fischer, who was appointed president of STIHL Inc. on Jan. 1, 2016.

Scavillo has a bachelor of science in business administration degree from American University and an international master of business administration degree from the University of South Carolina. Prior to joining STIHL Inc., he worked for SAP in Germany for more than six years in the internal audit department, then as the head of process governance.

“I have enjoyed the last seven years at STIHL Inc. and look forward to the new opportunity ahead,” said Scavillo.

“This appointment puts me right at the heart of supporting the company’s growth momentum.”

Western Specialty Contractors Promotes Steve Genovese Western Specialty Contractors (formerly Western Waterproofing Co.) has promoted Steve Genovese to branch manager of its Chicago Concrete Restoration branch in Chicago,

Ill. Family-owned and operated for 100 years, Western Specialty Contractors is the nation’s largest specialty contractor in masonry and concrete restoration, waterSteve Genovese proofing and specialty roofing.

Genovese started his career at Western’s Chicago branch as an assistant sales/project manager, then spent the past nine years in the position of sales/ project manager and, most recently, assistant manager. The branch serves customers in northern Illinois.

Genovese has a bachelor of science degree in construction management from Illinois State University.

Witt Joins PROSOCO as Regional Sales Manager Clay Witt has been named the new regional sales manager for PROSOCO, providing support for customers in the

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Midwest. Based in Lawrence, Kan., PROSOCO is a national manufacturer of products for cleaning, protecting and maintaining concrete; making building envelopes air- and water-tight; and cleaning, protecting and restoring new and existing masonry buildings.

From his home base of Nixa, Mo., Witt will be responsible for customers in Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, MisClay Witt souri, Iowa and southern Illinois.

Witt joins PROSOCO with 20+ years of experience in the waterproofing, coating and concrete industries. He previously worked as an independent representative for Xypex Chemical Corp., working with architects, engineers, city and state planning departments, and waterproofing subcontractors in Texas. He’s also sold custom concrete for Oldcastle Custom-Crete, managed a new division for Southwest Construction Services, and managed waterproofing contractors at United Building Productions SW-UBPS. He is a long-standing member of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) and the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI).

Witt attended Southwest Missouri State University and served in the U.S. Navy for four years.

Hyload Introduces A.C.E. Advantage™ for Architects, Contractors and Enterprise Owners At the World of Concrete 2016 exhibition, Hyload Inc. introduced its breakthrough A.C.E. Advantage for its various product lines: • HyTUF™ (The Ultimate Flashing): throughwall masonry flashing.

• HyDAM™ (Dynamic Aqua Membrane): below-grade, abovegrade and plaza deck waterproofing.

• HyTOP™ (Total Overhead Protection): Zero or low-slope commercial roofing.

• HyGRO™ (Green Roof Optimum): Complete vegetative roofing systems.

The A.C.E. Advantage defines the lower life-cycle cost advantage its products deliver to its three key constituencies: architects, contractors and enterprise/building owners.

“Hyload’s products are designed to exceed industry standards of quality, functionality and performance,” stated Dave Afanador, business development manager with Hyload. “This performance ensures the architect’s reputation remains secure when specifying Hyload products. In addition, our products’ long-lasting chemistry and design give enterprise/building owners protection from worry that their buildings’ roofs, windows or doors leak, causing internal damage and costly repair expense. In fact, Hyload’s HyTUF flashing system is so durable that it can outlast the life of buildings upon which it is installed, and Hyload offers a lifetime limited warranty to demonstrate how strongly it believes in this product.

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competitors’,” Afanador added. “The time savings enables contractors to complete two jobs in the same time as one.”

Visit www.hyload.com to learn more.

OSHA and Crane, Hoist and Monorail Partners renew alliance to prevent worker exposures to electrical, falls, struck-by hazards In February 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Crane, Hoist and Monorail (CHM) Partners renewed their alliance to improve the safety and health of workers who manufacture and use cranes, hoists and monorails.

During the five-year agreement, the alliance will address preventing worker exposures to electrical shock, electrocution, falls from elevation and being struck by moving equipment.

Through the alliance, participants plan to develop best-practice fact sheets and training resources that address electrical hazards, falls and struck-by incidents, and new technology used in the crane, hoist and monorail industry. The alliance will promote cooperative program initiatives, including the National Safety Stand-Down and protecting temporary workers. Additionally, the alliance will encourage a culture of safety within the industry, including among small businesses and non- and limited-English-speaking workers.

CHM Partners consist of the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, the Hoist Manufacturers Institute and the Monorail Manufacturers Association. These organizations are members of the Material Handling Institute, which was established in 1945 and is the nation’s largest material handling, logistics and supply chain association. The Institute serves 800 member companies, their customers and the industry.

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The following is the MCAA’s education calendar: March 9 Structural Masonry Walls: Responsibilities of the Mason Contractor Location: Online Discipline: Codes and Standards Credits: 2 Cost: Free

March 16 Technology for the Jobsite: Finding the Right Tech Tools for Your Project Team Location: Online Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 1 Cost: Free

April 6 Your Business and the Cloud – A Primer Location: Online Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 1 Cost: Free

April 13 Draft a Winning Business Plan!

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

June 15 Flashing Location: Online Discipline: Masonry Products Credits: 1 Cost: Free

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

April 20 How to Find and Keep Great Employees!

Location: Online Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices 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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injuries and illnesses. The purpose of each alliance is to develop compliance assistance tools and resources, and to educate workers and employers about their rights and responsibilities.

For more information, visit www.osha.gov.

MIA+BSI Member Eric Tryon Named Stone World 2015 Fabricator of the Year The nominating committee for Stone World magazine has selected Eric Tryon of Premier Surfaces (Alpharetta, Ga.) as 2015 Fabricator of the Year. The award was presented at TISE 2016 in Las Vegas, Nev. Criteria for the award include the following: • Cooperation in sharing technology with the industry.

• Willingness to pioneer in the use of new technology.

• Fostering educational programs for the training of stoneworkers in industry methods.

• Promoting technological progress through association work.

Tryon started Premier Surfaces in 2002, and since its inception, the company has grown and expanded every year. From how new employees are hired and trained to the documented systems and processes that guide day-to-day operations, Premier Surfaces has successfully expanded into new markets, including Birmingham, Ala.; Huntsville, Ala.; and Chattanooga, Tenn. Premier Surfaces is the recipient of many awards and accolades, including the Atlanta Consumer’s Choice Award (2007–2015),

Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Best Places to Work, and TIE #1 Top Entrepreneur in Atlanta (2015).

Premier Surfaces was one of the first companies to achieve MIA accreditation. Tryon is also actively involved in the MIA+BSI education program and will act as a facilitator for several events through the Stone Industry Education Series in 2016.

Tryon was quick to shift credit to his coworkers: “Although I am the one receiving this award, it was a team effort.

We are honored to receive this distinguished award. It’s the people on our team who deliver the experience for our customers who deserve the recognition — from the leadership team to the frontline staff who make it happen day in and day out. I am honored to be to be a part News continued on page 75

2016 Masonry Systems Guide, Northwest Edition Released The Masonry Institute of Washington has released the new Masonry Systems Guide Northwest Edition for 2016. This Masonry Systems Guide, a first-of-itskind print guide and companion website, provides a standardized systems guide of best practices for masonry wall systems design and construction.

Each presentation focuses on the eight different masonry systems, CMU backup, veneers, adhered and structural, as well as wood and steel backups for each. Also included in the guide and the presentations are costing and budgeting information, thermal requirements and weatherproofing and specifications.

As you click through the website, you will find concise system guidelines addressing the key elements of the masonry envelope, including 2D and 3D details, installation processes, specifications, product resources and energy modeling. Each chapter contains information that will create a more educated design and construction process with more efficient schedules, and a standardized bidding approach for the installers.

The systems guide includes recommendations and details, in downloadable format for both Revit and CAD, for air and water barriers; tie systems; thermal analysis; rainscreen technology; cost analysis; an Assembly Comparison Matrix as well as a Pricing Analysis.

The Masonry Systems Guide Northwest Edition is the Northwest masonry industry’s primary information resource on masonry systems and the first to address the challenges of energy code requirements for continuous installation. The website and the guide contain eight chapters outlining masonry systems, as well as a resource chapter for products appropriate for each system. The guide and the website are produced with support from the Northwest Masonry Institute, an umbrella organization including the masonry industry, general contractor representatives, and national suppliers and organizations. yMAS

Stone World’s Dave Madonia and Jennifer Richinelli present Eric Tryon with the Fabricator of the Year Award at TISE 2016. www.masonrymagazine.com

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Contractor Tip of the

Month | By Damian Lang

Get Someone to Help You Dig the Hole A lesson learned from those who dug water wells by hand years ago is that the harder you dig a hole, the deeper you will get. The deeper you get, the less the view. The less the view, the less you can observe. The less you observe, the less you can plan for others to help you succeed.

Without others to help you succeed, even if you hit water, you may never get out of the hole.

During a recent conversation I had with a couple of contractors, “getting out of the hole” was the main topic of discussion. Keep in mind that both these men work very hard. They are smart, good at what they do and driven to succeed.

One contractor who has been in business for 15 years could see plainly the opportunity to grow his business, as other contractors in his area are ready to retire with no one to take over their businesses. (Retiring contractors can refer to my June 2015 tip, “How Do You Get Off the Hamster Wheel?”) However, he said to me, “I can’t afford to put down my trowel to focus on growing my business. Therefore, I am still putting units in the wall every day.”

The other contractor told me he had 12 people working, but no one to run the crew, so he had to be on the job every day or his projects would falter. “How did you find 10 foremen and superintendents to work in your masonry business, when I can’t even find one?” he asked.

I knew the answer because I have been there. The fact is that both contractors felt safer digging by themselves than getting others to help them dig.

“A mason you hire to lay units for you has worker’s compensation,” I said, “to carry him through should he get hurt. But if you own a company and you get hurt, you can’t cover overhead, as you would lack the income you were generating in-

stalling the units yourself. Therefore, unless you work for someone else, you are less secure with a trowel in your hand.”

Another concern was having 12 employees, none of whom had the potential to become a foreman. That puzzled me. I explained that one of the 12 most likely has the potential to become a foreman, and that most employees have a desire to progress. If you don’t promote your best mason to become a foreman/crew leader, it is likely you will lose him right when he’s starting to improve.

If none of them is ready to move up the ladder, you should start looking at your hiring process and pay scale so you can recruit the right future leaders, because they do exist.

I shared more of my experiences and hard lessons, and I like to think that I helped the two contractors a little. This is a very common problem. Since having that conversation, I have given it even more thought and want to share some things here.

When two entrepreneurs like these start a business, they are responsible for every role, including the vision/direction of the business, along with the three major functions: sales, operations and finances. In the masonry world, the leader (owner or president) must put bricklayers and foremen in place so he can lay down his trowel to focus on the sales, operations and financial elements. As the business matures, he must turn over more company roles while developing key players — all this without taking his eye off the vision of the company.

As the leader, you are responsible for developing an organizational chart, displaying the roles that everyone will play and be held accountable for. Once it is developed, you must pick only one person to be in charge of each role. If more than one person is in charge, then no

one is in charge. You can test this by leaving a jobsite for a day, telling six people they are responsible for completing a task, and I can assure you that upon your return, you will be disappointed. That’s because you left each person with five places to hide behind the results the job requires. As a young manager, I remember going into meetings upset with everyone in the room. Later, I learned that the poor results came from my not putting someone (only one person) in charge of the project. Therefore, I was the only one I should have been upset with.

Just as important as putting one person in each role, the leader must also ensure that each of these persons can properly manage those who report to him. If not, the leader must quickly train and redirect, or replace the person in that role.

As your business grows, although there will be plenty of digging for you to do, your real job is to train and supervise others to do the digging. Those you have trained will begin training their reports, and those reports will begin to train. That way, with everyone digging together, when you hit water, you will have a way out of the hole.

Damian Lang owns and operates four 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 mason contractors in the country.

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

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CEU Program Names Realstone Systems 2015 Educator of the Year Realstone Systems of Troy, Mich., has been named 2015 Educator of the Year for the MIA CEU program. The company presented a total of 62 CEU classes in 2015, a group effort among 10 members of the Realstone team.

Shea Quarton, territory manager for Realstone Systems, commented: “The CEU program is an irreplaceable tool.

I have developed strong relationships over the past three years as a result of my involvement with the program. I am very grateful for the opportunity to give these presentations.”

2015 was the strongest year for the CEU program to date, with a total of 338 CEU classes held and 3,759 architects and design professionals educated. The number of certified speakers doubled in 2015, and 24 companies were added to the program — a new record. Two new courses, “The Art of Specifying Natural Stone” and “Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone: ANSI/NSC 373,” were also added to the course roster.

With a total of 24 presentations, reaching 250 architects, Ralph Crozier, architectural manager at Garden State Tile in Philadelphia, Pa., was named 2015 Speaker of the Year for the CEU program. Crozier reflected on the value of the program: “I always enjoy educating architects and designers, and they have given such amazing feedback. I have had many people say it was the best presentation they have seen in an extremely long time.”

Sarah Gregg, CEU administrator at MIA+BSI, said, “I want to thank each and every speaker involved in our program in 2015 for their commitment to the stone industry. In 2016, the MIA and BSI CEU programs will merge, creating a cohesive program with even more speakers, companies and resources.” yMAS To learn more about the CEU program, please visit www.marbleinstitute.com/ceu. www.masonrymagazine.com

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PROFILE Lane Mullis: Third Year First Place Skills Challenge Winner

Details Lane Mullis, the winner of the 2015 NCMCA Apprentice Masonry Skills Contest, won First Place in the Third Year division of the 2016 MCAA Skills Challenge. He had finished in Third Place in the Second Year division in the previous year’s MCAA contest in Las Vegas. Mullis won the NC State Fair competition in 2014.

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The Masonry Skills Challenge is a competition of masonry apprentices in First, Second and Third Year skill levels. Each contestant was presented with a project drawing appropriate to their skill level just moments before the competition began. Contestants only had three hours to construct the project based on the materials provided.

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All winners received trophies, cash prizes and Marshalltown Co. tool bags. First Place winners also received engraved trowels from Marshalltown Co. and concrete calculators from Calculated Industries.

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