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28 Shown on the cover is the Maryland State Police Barrack 'O' in Hagerstown, Md., which was an entrant in the Brick Industry Association’s Brick in Architecture Awards, Municipal/Government/Civic category. The architect was Bushey Feight Morin Architects; the builder was Manekin Construction; and the brick manufacturer was Redland Brick. Photo courtesy of Visual Confection, www.visualconfection.com

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MASONRY Magazine Jennifer Morrell Editor jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

Feng Shui on the Jobsite Remember that neighbor you had as a kid with the messy house? Our mothers would compare our messy rooms to those messy neighbors’ homes, since that messy family had set the bar for clutter and disarray. My fiancé’s messy neighbors were “The Hammers.” His late mother used to describe anything messy as being “as bad as The Hammers’ house.” Today in our family, The Hammers’ house is a metaphor for anything messy, chaotic or all-around destroyed. Sometimes I compare my daughter’s playroom to The Hammers’ house, even though I never actually saw The Hammers’ house when it was in its prime state of messiness – the 1970s. If a bad storm comes through, it leaves destruction “as bad as The Hammers’ house.” Even a crazy event or situation can be “Hammers-like.” This brings me to the differences between an orderly and organized jobsite – one where mason contractors and their employees follow all the rules and regulations they’re supposed to and where all of the PPE they should – and just the opposite: The Hammers’ jobsite. Improper scaffold setup, a missing hardhat here, materials scattered there – all of these violations are just awaiting that shiny, new fine from OSHA. This issue of Masonry addresses many aspects of the jobsite. In “Staying Safe on the Jobsite,” (p. 28), we examine the most common jobsite safety hazards and even consult directly with an OSHA representative as to what he looks for during his (sometimes surprise) visits to your site. We take a look at new products on the market that are designed to help your jobsite become more efficient in “Easy Ways to Make Your Jobsite a Great Place to Be,” (p. 22), and an expert weighs in on choosing the perfect mixer for your given project and jobsite “The Right Mixer for the Job,” (p. 14). I think there’s a feng shui element to having a clean and uncluttered work environment. And, while a jobsite certainly can’t be compared to a desk, chair and computer in a typical office, it still can be organized, with contractors and employees playing by the rules. After all, you don’t want a jobsite that could ever be compared to The Hammers’ house. ❙MAS

Official Publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association The Mason Contractors Association of America is committed to preserving and promoting the masonry industry by providing continuing education, advocating fair codes and standards, fostering a safe work environment, recruiting future manpower, and marketing the benefits of masonry materials.ion of America is committed to preserving and promoting the masonry industry by providing continuing education, advocating fair codes and standards, fostering a safe work environment, recruiting future manpower, and marketing the benefits of masonry materials. MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Chairman Mark Kemp Vice Chairman Mike Sutter Treasurer Paul Odom Secretary Paul Oldham Regional Vice Presidents Robert V. Barnes, Jr. Ron Bennett Steve Borman Edwin Davenport

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

Hitting the Road and Making a Difference July brought a lot of exciting things for MCAA as well as a lot of air miles. Let’s start with the trip to Dallas for MCAA’s Masonry Foundation. It was a pleasure working with a group so dedicated to turning the Masonry Foundation from an idea into reality. We mapped out our strategic plan to raise the money needed to ensure a bright and prosperous future for the masonry industry. Our consultant, Ed Brandt, will be giving membership an update at the Midyear Meeting on Sept. 12 in Milwaukee. This has to be the most exciting thing the MCAA has ever done to give our industry the tools to invest in our own future. There will be much more on the Foundation in the near future but for now, talk it up! Jeff and I were in D.C. July 21 and 22 to meet with the BAC and the Laborers Union, and to give some extra push for the Check-Off Program. The BAC has, again, agreed to sponsor the Skills Challenge. In addition to the BAC, we have a tentative agreement with the Laborers to sponsor the forklift training program, which also will be held at the convention. We also talked with the unions about workforce development and the need to get construction programs back into the high schools. We had discussions with the Laborers Union about financially supporting the BIM-M project. It is always a good feeling walking away from these meetings knowing we have common goals in the masonry industry, which we can work together on and support each other. While in D.C., we met with several Representatives on the Check-Off Program. I believe we have picked up several more sponsors. Hats off to the Keelen Group for setting all the 8

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appointments and helping turn this Check-Off Program into a reality. Speaking of the Check-Off Program, we have 230 co-sponsors in the House and 22 co-sponsors in the Senate. We are hopeful the bill will reach the floor after recess. Once this bill is passed, it will be a real game changer for the masonry industry. During the last week in July, Jeff and I flew to Salt Lake City and had lunch with Alan Johnson and a few contractors from his area. It was great to meet more members, and we picked up a new member who decided it was time to rejoin. Thanks, Alan, for making this happen. From there, Jeff and I drove to Park City to meet with your other executive officers, Mike and Paul, at the NCMA convention. It was great to attend some of their meetings and to sit down with their executive officers to discuss key industry issues. MCAA has requested a grant to accomplish two very important programs. The first program will help us expand our workforce development to other states. The second program will provide education to contractors, so they can be certified to build storm shelters for future school projects (storm shelters in schools will be required in the code in the near future). A special thanks to Mike Sutter and Paul Odom, who stayed at the convention while Jeff and I headed to the Masonry Association of Florida’s (MAF) convention. The MAF recently had its state Check-Off Program approved. I see many exciting things happening in the State of Florida regarding masonry. They have positioned themselves to expand their workforce, marketing, promotion and research to ensure masonry is the system of choice. Thank you, Pat and

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Shown is Danielle Larson, chairwoman of the Masonry Association of Florida.

Danielle, for your hospitality and your commitment to not only MCAA, but also the masonry industry. Our next trip was down to Texas for the TMC convention. Again, it was great to see and meet new contractors. We will be talking to them soon about bringing MCAA’s workforce development program to Texas. This is a great opportunity for them to increase their workforce with skilled labor. Thank you, Lindsey, for giving me the opportunity to speak to your members. We look forward to working with you and your board on workforce development to ensure you have the skilled workforce you need to keep up with your demand for quality masonry buildings. I close by saying, reach out to give someone a helping hand. You never know; it might be you needing that helping hand next time! ❙MAS The Voice of the Masonry Industry

GOVERNMENT A F F A I R S

By Stephen A. Borg

Will OSHA Listen? Final post-public hearing comments have been submitted to OSHA in response to their proposed new rule to further reduce the permissible amount of workers’ exposure to crystalline silica. Well, we have finally come to the end of our public participation with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as we have recently filed our final post-public hearing comments to OSHA in response to their proposed new rule to further reduce the permissible amount of workers’ exposure to crystalline silica. All post-hearing public comments were due Aug. 18, 2014, and this sets in motion the final stages of OSHA’s silica rulemaking. OSHA will now take the time to review all of the comments that they have received from the public, including all

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pre-hearing comments, all comments made during the public hearing, and all comments received during the post-hearing comment period, and review the rule that they first proposed nearly a year ago. This review process can result in numerous different outcomes and can last as short or as long as OSHA deems is necessary to make its decision. The three outcomes that OSHA can pursue after this review process are to keep the rule as was first proposed in September of 2013; modify the original proposed rule; or to withdraw the rule all together. As has always been the MCAA’s position, we still firmly hope that OSHA will completely withdraw this proposed rule as we believe that it is not needed, it is infeasible, and it will destroy the masonry industry if it is implemented as originally written. As we have stated previously in this column, part of MCAA’s game plan to combat this misguided and infeasible rule was to join together with 25 other associations who represent almost every facet of the construction industry, to create the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) and show OSHA the drastic impact that this rule would have on the construction industry. We have spent the last year formulating strategies, submitting comments, participating in the public hearings, and meeting with members of Congress to educate everyone on this rule and its potential impact. Throughout this process, the MCAA, our coalition partners, and the CISC have provided OSHA will a detailed, data-driven story on why this rule is unwarranted, technologically infeasible, economically infeasible, and a massive job destroyer.

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The responses we have received so far from OSHA and other people who have participated in this process have been extremely positive, and we are encouraged by the credibility that we have built up through our data-driven arguments, our willingness to participate in every step of the process, and our willingness to take as many questions as were presented to MCAA and CISC by OSHA and members of the public. It is now up to OSHA to listen to the industry that this rule would impact the greatest – the construction industry – and withdraw this rule or completely re-work it with the input of the construction industry. While we are pleased with the response we have received so far with regard to our participation and the datadriven arguments we have submitted, we know that we must remain committed to these efforts and continue our commitment to fight this rule in a unified and data driven way. While OSHA can submit a final rule as soon as they are able, we fully expect this final rule to be finalized well over a year from now, so it is imperative that you take the time to educate yourself on this rule at www.osha.gov and www.masoncontractors.org/silica. Share your concerns with your members of Congress. The most powerful defense we can use is to show how this rule will drastically affect our members and their businesses, and the more members we have committed to fighting this rule, the more powerful our voice will be. ❙MAS Stephen Borg is VP of The Keelen Group, www.keelengroup.com.

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What you may not know At this point, you may be wondering what you could possibly learn about mortar mixers that you don’t already know. Keep reading. Records of mortar mixers date back to 8th Century AD. The 8th-Century mortar mixer was a round pit in the ground with a large, central post. The post in the middle served as a spindle for a revolving rake with two or four arms stretching out beyond the pit. The arms stretching out beyond the pit could then be turned by man or animal power. Although not portable, you put this together, and you have a mortar mixer. The men who built these original mortar mixers must have believed it was the best tool ever, and that their mixer was better than any other mixer or method out there. They probably even figured it is was the perfect size, and that donkey power was better than camel power. Though mixer construction has changed for the better since the 8th Century, one thing hasn’t changed: Everyone thinks his way is the best way. Perhaps, sometimes, we all need to take a fresh look at an old problem. Most contractors reading this will have a “your brand” mentality. They know all about their mixers. If you are blessed to have your own in-house maintenance crew, then you know your brand, inside and out. If you don’t have your own in-house mechanic you, will need to take your mixer to a local repair shop to get it fixed. The relationship with your local shop for sales, service and parts should not be underestimated. Keep in mind they know about “your brand,” and they know about all the other brands, too. This will help when you need to get something fixed on your mixer as well as when the time comes to replace or upgrade. A trusted source of information can keep you from making a costly mistake on something that is not right for your company. I have been selling and servicing mortar mixers for 14 years, having sold several million dollars’ worth of mortar mixers. To keep these mixers running throughout the years, I have ordered and sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in parts for all mixer makes and models. I have seen new mixers – all bright and shiny – going out the front door, and literally falling apart while being dropped off in the back. Once, a customer towed a mixer into our yard for repair and, when the contractor put his truck in park, the mixer frame broke in half, leaving only the tow pole

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and front post attached to the truck. That guy purchased a new mixer, by the way. Every now and then I have to scratch my head and wonder how that happened. But, I know in what kind of work environment these mixers must perform. I understand that this is construction, and – more exactly – masonry construction. Mason contractors ask a lot from their equipment. The environment is harsh, and the workers are harsh on the equipment. This is all the more reason to make a careful selection. As mixer manufacturers bring new products and designs to market, you should rely on your local sales and service shop to help keep you informed.

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Toro Mortar Mixers Toro has nine models of mortar mixers with a batch capacity range from six to 12 cubic feet. From the large, multi-point bag splitter to the drum latch that can be operated with a knee, Toro’s mortar mixer lineup offers both gas and electric models for any job. The Toro MMX 1158 mixer offers a heavy-duty design, with a patented paddle and drum design that creates more paddle contact with the mortar. This provides the best speed and mixing consistency on the market and a faster, higher quality result. Toro mortar mixers are built for light, medium and heavy-duty jobs with durable construction, an easy-to-clean design, and simple maintenance. These quality mixers are available in six-, eight-, 11and 12-cubic-foot drum sizes and are built for superior mixing performance. Patented features, like quadruple bearings and seals which feature a lifetime warranty, ensure your mixer runs trouble-free for years. Toro’s mortar mixers also offer a design built for easy operation with a drum latch that can be operated with a knee, while the operator’s hands are busy dumping. A patented guard lifter automatically moves the guard out of the way as the mix is discharged. Toro’s mortar mixer lineup offers long-lasting value for any mixing job. Visit www.toro.com/rental for more information.

Mixing and matching The conventional wisdom for most contractors is to buy into one particular mixer and buy a fleet of that brand. I have heard and understand the reasons why: “They will all operate the same,” or, “If something happens to one, I can take parts off the one that the forklift ran over last

month,” or lastly, “I don’t want to have to worry about where the big mixer is.” All valid points, but just as you probably don’t have one style of trailer, one type of truck, or one size wrench in your

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toolbox, having one mixer style or size is limiting. Mixer size should be based on the number of masons you are trying to supply. The mixer’s drive system should be based on what you will be mixing. For instance, will you be mixing grout as well as mortar? One of the most important features on a mortar mixer is the drive system. Through the years, only a few changes to the typical drive systems have occurred. Three basic types of drive systems exist: belt drive, enclosed gear drive and hydraulic. Belt drive. The belt drive is the most common type, due to the popular size range of six- to nine-cubic-foot capacity and the lower overall pricing. Mortar mixer sizes in the belt drive configuration range from two to nine cubic feet. The typical setup starts with either a gas engine or electric motor, connected by belts that drive a pinion gear to a large bull gear to drive the paddle shaft. Several manufacturers of late have omitted the gears in favor of a series 80 chain-and-sprocket configuration. Enclosed Gear Drive. This comes in two forms. Direct drive, with a typical size of 12 cubic feet, is used frequently on tag unit pumps for plastering. The next configuration is the belt-toenclosed gear drive. This hybrid is a good mix of the benefits of the gear drive and the cost savings on a belt drive unit. Typical sizes range from six to 12 cubic feet. Hydraulic. This drive system once was owned only by the larger contractor with large commercial jobs. Now, several manufacturers are developing smaller, less expensive hydraulic mixers, making the benefits of hydraulic drive system more available to all contractors. You can get them in nine- to 20-

cubic-foot sizes. They do have a higher initial cost of ownership, but the mixer is practically maintenance free. You save on the back end and have less down time by not having to change belts, gears, chains and bearings. Fluid moves in the system and generates almost no wear. You also can mix grout, mortar and even the occasional bag of Sakrete. Hydraulic-driven mortar mixers are strong enough to turn the toughest of mixes, and, if the paddles get jammed, you can reverse the paddles to clear it out. When purchasing a larger hydraulic mixer, you may want to consider one with a hydraulic drum dump to save your laborer’s time and back. So, which mixer is best for your job? Let the job dictate. Manufacturers can incorporate all kinds of features for durability and longevity. However, one of the best assets any mixer owner has is an operator who will take a few minutes every day to check the fluid levels, check the cleanliness of the air filter, and grease the fittings on the machine. One of the most important things on the checklist is to keep the mixer clean. No matter what the size, drive system or use during the day, one should wash down the machine to eliminate the residual sand and mortar that, if left in place, will shorten the life of the machine. Selecting the right mixer for your job is paramount. Assuring that your employees know how to effectively operate, service and maintain your mortar mixer will keep your masons on the wall. ❙MAS Joe Kehoe works for Georgia-based Trowel Trades Inc. He specializes in all types of masonry tools and equipment and can be reached at 770-271-8825 or joe@troweltrades.net. Visit www.troweltrades.net for more information.

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JOBSITE a Great Place to Be BY JENNIFER MORRELL

From warming cold feet in winter to quick methods for performing the simplest of tasks, we’ve rounded up several new products that can help increase efficiency on the jobsite. It seems every function of the masonry construction jobsite can be streamlined and improved. It leaves us wondering, “What’ll they think of next?” If you have come across products that have made your jobsite experience better, easier, faster, or more efficient, we would like to know about it.You can email your testimonials for jobsite-improving products to jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com.We’ll follow up on your recommendations in future issues of Masonry.

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Heated Insoles for Lasting Heat on the Jobsite ThermaCELL’s Heated Insoles can endure the blistery winter season. With a wireless remote and cordless battery, ThermaCELL Heated Insoles will transform time spent outdoors, whether for work or play. The insoles can be customized to fit any shoe size, from women’s 6 to men’s 13, and are available in small, medium, large, x-large and xx-large. ThermaCELL Heated Insoles provide continuous warmth for up to five hours, or using them in intervals, they can last much longer. With advanced heat technology, the insoles provide remote-controlled foot warming comfort as needed. The high-tech wireless remote gives fingertip control between medium heat (100°F), high heat (111°F) and no heat, all while feet remain comfortable through the use of a built-in thermostat. Each remote features a uniquely coded, highly reliable radio frequency transmitter that is paired to one set of insoles and has a range of seven feet.

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BEUMER Somerset, N.J.

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DEWALT New Britain, Ct.

Marking Products for a Variety of Professional Uses DEWALT introduces five new products to its marking family that fuse innovation with user-focused design for jobsite marking. These new chalks are ideal for professional users who demand high-quality tools. The variety of product designs allows DEWALT to provide the right reel for virtually any job. Marking is essential on any jobsite from laying roofing shingles or as a level reference. Models include the DEWALT Premium Chalk Reel, the Compact Chalk Reel Blue Kit, the Die-Cast Chalk Reel, the Large Capacity Reel, and the 100-foot Chalk Reel. DEWALT marking products are available at The Home Depot and in the independent channel.

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KOHLER Kohler, Wis.

Two Gaseous Models in Mobile Generator Line Kohler Power Systems is releasing two compact gaseous-fueled generators to meet growing demand for cost-effective mobile power in new markets. The units can easily switch between optional on-board LP fuel tanks and external LP liquid, LP gas or natural gas fuel sources. The two models (50 kVA – 70 kVA) are part of a mobile generator line. The two models are eligible for incentives of $1,000 to $3,500 from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and can help reduce users’ fuel costs by 15 percent to 20 percent, when compared to diesel fuel. The 50 kVA features a 4.3-liter naturally aspirated engine while the 70 kVA features a 5.7-liter engine. The two models feature optional onboard LP tanks, so users working in areas without a propane gas supply can use on-board fuel and then switch to an onsite supply, when available.

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HILTI Tulsa, Okla.

Total Stations for the Jobsite, With Enhanced Software Hilti has improved the software functionality of their POS 180 and POS 150 Robotic Total Stations by focusing on an interface that provides users the ability to import CAD information directly into the POC 100 controller. This new software helps save time with new “fly out” menus within the plan screen in order to zoom, create, select and edit points, extract points from CAD elements, and create arcs from point—no pen needed. With intuitive operation and automatic target acquisition, the Hilti POS 180 and POS 150 Total Stations are great for 3D layouts: outdoors on the ground or on facades, indoors on floors, ceilings and walls, and for checking positions on plans and measurements for drawing up building plans.The POS 180 and 150 bring the whole jobsite to your fingertips by providing a reliable Building Information Modeling (BIM)-to-the-jobsite and jobsite-to-BIM data flow.

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Larson Electronics has released the 65-watt halogen pole-mounted remote control work light. The FPM-72-GLS fixed pole-mounted remote control work light from Larson Electronics is designed to provide convenient and secure lighting for operators working from within the utility vehicle or when away from the vehicle. This polemounted light has a 65-watt remote control light head mounted on top of a six-foot aluminum pole equipped with a slip fit mounting base for attachment to the sides of man lifts, lift buckets, trailers or utility vehicles. The 6.5 million candlepower spotlight draws 5.43 amps from a 12volt DC power source. The aluminum construction, high-power LED light output, easy mounting and high degree of adjustability make this an ideal lightweight alternative to heavy and cumbersome metal halide or incandescent tripod lighting systems.

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

Chicago, IL Turek & Son’s 1333 S. Jefferson St. (312) 850-1333

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

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

River Grove, IL Murphy Contractor Equip. 2420 N. River Rd. (708) 456-6900

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Palatine, IL Multiple Concrete Assoc. 20284 N. Rand Road (847) 438-2000

Stanley has released the lightweight and compact TLM65 Laser Distance Measurer – model STHT77032. The TLM65 Laser Distance Measurer is small enough to fit in a pocket and provides automatic calculations. The Laser Distance Measurer makes job estimates quick and easy, instantly calculating square footage. With a range of 65 feet, the TLM65 Laser Distance Measurer is accurate to within 1/8-inch. A simple, two-button design makes measuring distance, calculating square feet, and even cubic feet. With continuous measurement, finding your target distance is easy, fast and efficient. The handheld, battery-powered device feature state-of-the-art electronics and easy to read LCD screens that make the process of taking long measurements or performing complex calculations fast and easy. This accelerates both estimates and execution of jobs.

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According to the latest report of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, masonry construction is recognized as one of the high-risk specialty trades, with the nonfatal incident rate of 191.5 per 10,000 equivalent full-time workers and 2,640 recordable injuries. Jobsite safety is an ongoing concern for contractors who have the overall responsibility to keep employees from being injured or even killed. Additionally, injuries can mean a shortage of available workers and a potential increase in the financial bottom line. So what are the main safety concerns on a masonry jobsite, and how can contractors and supervisors get their employees to understand and adhere to the various rules and regulations, from wearing correct personal protection equipment to proper use of scaffolding? Utilizing myriad training resources available in the industry and refusing to accept shortcuts when it comes to safety are paramount steps toward safety. Shortcuts that can potentially end in tragedy.

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From the top THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) is responsible for the administration and interpretation of issues related to record keeping and safety standards. Casey Perkins, OSHA area director for Austin, offered some insight to what inspectors are looking for when they visit a jobsite. He says the administration’s “focus four hazards” targets potential construction hazards that send up red flags for inspectors. On the masonry jobsite, those include fall protection, electrocution hazards, “struck by” (meaning struck by heavy equipment or falling materials), and “caught-in” or “caught-between” with regard to equipment hazards. Falls from roofs, open-sided floors, scaffolds and ladders are the leading causes of serious and fatal injuries in residential construction. OSHA’s safety requirements for fall protection are clear cut. “In general, fall protection starts at six feet high for things like exposed ledges or balconies, but the scaffolding requirements start at 10 feet high,” Perkins says. Other considerations for scaffolding safety include having the equipment fully planked, keeping it in good repair, using guardrails and personal fall arrest systems if working above 10 feet high, and keeping footings of the scaffold on a solid surface, rather than on stacked bricks or piled lumber. “Masons are good about using a welded-frame scaffold, designed and made by a qualified manufacturer for that purpose, as opposed to scaffolding being made at the jobsite with no load ratings or design criteria,” he says. In addition, when scaffolding goes higher than the 4:1 height-to-base ratio, it must be restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing or an equivalent means. “Failed scaffold and job-built, man-baskets often fall from their supports and have tragic consequences for workers,” Perkins says. “In recent years the Austin area has seen its share of these fatality cases. Employers need to ensure the proper equipment for working at heights is supplied to the workers.” Electrocution hazards on the masonry jobsite are vast, though many are the same as hazards on any construction site. For masons, working in an outdoor environment where rain and moisture are present is unavoidable. To prevent electrocution, a ground fault circuit interrupter should be used, says Perkins. In addition, because cords typically are stretched out across the jobsite, it’s important to protect cords from foot traffic, forklifts and other heavy equipment. Masons are especially susceptible to being struck by a piece of heavy equipment or falling materials. Wearing hard hats and safety glasses, and having toe boards on scaffolding to prevent buckets, www.masonrymagazine.com

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SpiderRail Provides Fall Protection in College Demolition

tools and bricks from being kicked off, are safety essentials. Being caught in or between equipSpider recently provided SpiderRail temporary ment includes faulty practices such as guardrails for fall protection during demolition removing the hatch guard from the top work in a portion of Columbia University Teachers of a mud or cement mixer. College in New York City. “We sometimes find that missing In preparation for a new ventilation system, the (during an inspection),” says Perkins. customer, Shawmut Design and Construction, “They need to leave the guard in place planned on removing old masonry air shafts throughout the building. This process would leave so no one gets their hand in there.” gaping eight-square-foot holes in the floors. In With the guard missing, items such as order to protect their workers from potential falls, pencils or tools can fall in, prompting a Shawmut turned to Spider. worker to try to quickly reach in to Spider’s New York team demonstrated its SpiderRail system on site, creating a 12-square-foot retrieve it. This is an accident just waiting area out of the non-penetrating, temporary guardrails to surround the openings in the floors. The system prevented workers outside the area from falls and enabled the workers inside to tie off to existto happen. ing beams with Spider’s vertical beam clamps and retractable lanyards. It stands to reason that the safety “Upon seeing the SpiderRail demonstration, we were immediately convinced this was the best requirements most common to mason- way to keep our workers and everyone else on site safe,” says Omar Jackson, area safety manager ry jobsites also are those most often with Shawmut. “We ordered enough SpiderRail to have five 12-square-foot units onsite – enough to found violated, with fall protection and cover the open shafts on each floor of the facility.” “SpiderRail has been quick to assemble and easy to use, improving our safety and productivity scaffolding violations, by far, the most during this demolition project,” says Shaun Carvalho, Shawmut’s corporate safety director. “Plus, Spifrequent, specifically the lack of guard der’s national presence provides great support to our projects throughout North America. Basically, rails and failure to fully plank. “If it’s a wherever Shawmut has a location, Spider does as well, making our interactions seamless.” five-foot-wide scaffold, they need to For more information, contact spider@spiderstaging.com. plank the entire five feet, not just use one or two planks,” says Perkins. OSHA rarely announces a planned inspection prior to Zach Everett, corporate safety director for Brazos Masonry Inc. arrival, though exceptions exist in severe situations, Perkins in Waco, Texas, chairs the Mason Contractors Association of says. If time and travel for an officer to arrive at the worksite is America’s (MCAA) Safety Committee. MCAA’s latest focus has an issue, for example, an inspection might be opened by been working with OSHA on a new silica exposure standard, phone, so the situation can be immediately addressed. which OSHA estimates will save nearly 700 lives and prevent Based on a priority system, OSHA warrants site inspections 1,600 new cases of silicosis per year, once the full effects of the rule in cases of imminent danger, fatality, catastrophe (defined as are realized. Currently still under review, the proposed rule has three or more being hospitalized due to an event), or receipt of gone through public hearings already. a complaint or referral regarding a violation. Planned visits tar“There are a few things we’d like to see in the standard,” says geting various OSHA programs are other reasons for a site Everett of the MCAA’s input regarding the silica rule. inspection. In that case, some research may be done to create a In addition to the dangers already addressed, heat illness list of all masonry businesses in a certain area, for instance, with prevention is also a masonry jobsite concern and is addressed a few being selected for inspections. by OSHA’s “Water. Rest. Shade.” campaign. Perkins says being proactive, rather than reactive, to an OSHA “They’ve got to make sure that folks are getting proper time site visit is key. “Refer to our website and to your local officers. to rest, that they seek shade during that rest, and that they get Reach out and ask questions to get our perspective on available proper hydration,” he says. corrective actions,” he says. “OSHA always wants employers to Having material safety data sheets and eye wash on the jobhave a ‘find it and fix it’ self-inspection program, encouraging site, and using protective eyewear, are essential when completsupervisors and employees to report things that are a concern to ing tasks such as washing down bricks with muriatic acid. them, even if they didn’t result in a fall or injury; maybe it’s a tool When it comes to complaints, Perkins says, OSHA doesn’t malfunction that could result in an accident in the future.” receive many from workers on masonry sites. Instead, the OSHA offers 10- and 30-hour jobsite safety training coursmajority of complaints come from the general public cones in English and Spanish. The administration also makes availcerned for their own safety or reporting a nuisance issue, such able, at no cost, laminated quick cards in English and Spanish as dust created from cutting bricks and blocks. “Potential falls on subjects such as scaffolding, fall prevention, and use of perare, by far, the most common complaint or referral,” he says. sonal protective equipment. In addition to calls from the public, violations often are “Also, the Construction Industry Digest is a guidebook called in by compliance officers who just happen to see a violathat condenses all rules into plain language and is a handy tion while driving by on the way home or on the way to anothreference to keep on hand or just throw up on the dash in er inspection site. In that situation, the officer would stop and the truck,” says Perkins. 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New Guidance on Major Inspections of Access Platforms

Selling safety MARC HARKINS SERVES as product group manager of fall protection IPAF has released new technical guidance on major inspecproducts for Pennsylvania-based MSA Safety and says all of their products tions of aerial work platforms (AWPs) aimed at keeping equipmeet or exceed OSHA requirements for ment safe beyond the manufacturer’s design life. The guidance document outlines a major inspection scheme to sale in the United States. The company validate structural integrity and functionality of critical compohas been in the safety equipment busi- nents of an AWP. Such a scheme may be undertaken to deterness for 100 years and offers a complete mine if a machine is within safe design and use criteria beyond fall protection system, including full- the manufacturer’s design life. Design life is defined as the durabody harnesses, connecting devices and tion determined by the manufacturer for which a structure or a structural component may be used for its intended purpose with anchorage connectors. recommended maintenance. In addition, MSA offers products to “AWPs are safe by design and constructed to set criteria as protect the eyes, face, head and hearing. defined by national and international standards dependent on While the products marketed are essen- which country/continent they are intended to be first put into sertial to safety on the masonry jobsite, a vice,” says IPAF’s technical and safety executive, Chris Wraith. “The growing demand around the world for second-hand machines and the retention of machines in tremendous value lies in the training some rental fleets has led to the use of AWPs beyond the original design life. classes they offer, from a basic trailer “We need to recognize that there are machines in use which: i) have been in service for 10 years demo to a lunch-and-learn format, says or more, yet may not have reached their design life with regard to usage, and ii) have reached their design life prior to 10 years because of intensive usage or use in a severe operating environment,” Harkins. MSA’s construction sales managers he continues. “This is where the new guidance comes in.” The document reiterates that equipment owners should fulfil their legal obligations and ensure have mobile training units – trailers – that that AWPs are maintained in good repair and safe working order by implementing regular inspeccan be brought to a jobsite on request for tion and maintenance programs in accordance with local, state or federal regulations, legislation, product demos. Using a 220-pound torso, directives, standards and manufacturer’s requirements. These may include: pre-use inspection; interthe sales manager can demonstrate what im, frequent or periodic inspections; and six-month or annual inspection/examination by a compehappens to a person during a fall and how tent person. “The harsher the operating environment, the more frequent the inspection should be,” said the equipment will work. “Participants Wraith. “Depending on the frequency of use and severity of the operating environment, planned can see how using the wrong product can inspections should be carried out at a frequency to enable the AWP to be kept in a safe and satiscause violent forces in a fall event as well factory condition.” The document thus proposes that an AWP should undergo a major inspection within 10 years as how using the appropriate product can best protect workers in a fall event,” after having been originally put into service and, subsequently, every five years after that (e.g. 10, 15, 20 years old). Harkins says. The major inspection scheme also can be used to assist owners in determining if an AWP is withMore in-depth training classes also in safe design and use criteria when they: i) acquire a machine with insufficient service, mainteare available, such as Authorized or nance history and inspection records, or ii) suspect an AWP to have been exposed to exceptional Competent Person for Safety at Heights, circumstances which may have affected the structural integrity of critical components, thus jeoparas well as Competent Person for Inspec- dising the safe use. IPAF’s new guidance on major inspections is available at www.ipaf.org/inspections and at the tion to teach masons how to self-inspect Publications/Technical Guidance section of www.ipaf.org. their safety equipment. Training classes are OSHA approved. ing they understand and are confident in their abilities to In addition to the fall protection systems, MSA Safety offers install, operate and maneuver Premier products around a jobhard hats with full and front brim, clear visors, chin protectors, site. Each certification remains valid for three years. sun shades for the back of the neck, ear muffs for hearing proSince the inception of the company 30 years ago, that politection and eyewear rated for safety use indoors and out. cy has served the business well. Michael Solomon, national “We can logo the equipment upon request with their comsales manager for both companies, says the equipment and pany logo,” Harkins says. “The majority of our hardhat sales are their training programs still go hand in hand. The No. 1 reason logoed.” for accidents, especially falls, has also remained the same – complacency. Tops in training “In my training classes, I tell them that you can die from a COMBINING ESSENTIAL TRAINING with equipment one-foot fall,” says Solomon. “Complacency kills.” they manufacture and sell is just good business for Premier ScafThe company offers three levels of training, some on the fold Solutions and TNT Equipment. While Premier manufactures worksite and some in the classroom, targeting operators, and sells scaffolding and mast climbing systems, TNT is a rental installers and those who will return to the jobsite to train their house with more than 200 rental machines in its fleet. own employees. For customers purchasing a mast climber, for Before operating, installing or dismantling a Premier mast example, the company sends a rep to help erect the climber, climber, users must complete a certified training course, ensurconducting a one-day, hands-on training in the field and a half32

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day program in an onsite mobile classroom. “If a general contractor is renting the mast climber from TNT Equipment, we might go back several times to train in operating and accessing, whether accessing from the ground level, from inside a building, or by climbing up with a harness system,” says Solomon, whose three-day “Train the Trainer” classes, typically held at Ohio Image courtesy of MSA or Florida facilities, prepare qualified candidates to teach others. “It covers everything twofold,” he says. “This person will then be able to train their own employees, rather than being at the OSHA.gov is a comprehensive website that includes a vast amount of information. mercy of waiting for training classes to be These particular links might be especially useful for those working a masonry jobsite: conducted.” • Preventing Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers: www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/index.html Solomon recognizes that even seasoned professionals can make mistakes. That • Fall Prevention campaign: www.osha.gov/stopfalls/index.html knowledge recently struck close to home • Silica: www.osha.gov/dsg/topics/silicacrystalline/construction.html when he suffered severe injuries to his arm, a broken nose, concussion, and multiple • Scaffolding: www.osha.gov/SLTC/scaffolding/index.html sprains and abrasions from falling off a new • Worker rights, which includes links to worker rights, filing a complaint, employer responsibilities and OSHA coverage: www.osha.gov/workers.html piece of equipment in his own yard. “It’s brought a new perspective in my • OSHA consultation programs for small businesses: www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/consult.html. desire to be stronger with safety and safety training,” he says of his role to teach others. “It can happen in a flash, no matter how long you’ve been Keeping employees accountable for their own safety is doing it. And, once again, complacency kills.” important for a company’s bottom line. While Brazos used to reward employees for clean safety records, Everett says OSHA Proactive prevention has discouraged companies from that practice, citing an added pressure for employees not to report incidents. “There is a little WHETHER YOUR JOB is to enforce safety regulations or bit of merit to what (OSHA) is doing,” he says. “We still offer just adhere to them, there’s always room for improvement. Brasome incentives, but not based on their injury records.” zos Masonry Inc. has high standards for the 200 – give or take Masonry businesses need to have some form of disciplinary – masons the company employs at any given time. To that end, plan in place to address infractions. “As hard as you try, you’re Brazos’ safety policies – part of the intensive Corporate Safety Program – exceed OSHA minimum standards. Going the extra going to have some people that are rebellious,” he says. Discimile can pay off when dealing with OSHA, says Zach Everett, plinary action can range from requiring retraining to sending the company’s corporate safety director. a worker home without pay or terminating employment. Since joining the company in 2001, Everett has developed “We have a couple of things that we allow zero tolerance on, and that’s fall protection and eye protection,” Everett says. “We and executed safety training manuals and seminars related to can’t keep giving them grace on those.” scaffold erection, scaffold competent personnel, forklift operaA great deal of importance lies in supervisor training, says tion, aerial lift operation, and accident investigation, among Everett, noting that a disconnect can exist between training the others. He says being prepared before a compliance officer administrators and getting that training to stick in the field. shows up for an unannounced inspection is key. “Sometimes you see it’s gotten lost between the field super“Being OSHA compliant is great, but there is so much more visors and the guys doing the work in the field,” he says. “If to safety. If [a compliance officer] comes up and sees that you’re there’s a breakdown in the field supervisor’s motivation, you’ll going the extra mile, that’s going to go a long way with them,” see more problems.” says Everett. At the end of the day, it isn’t just about training but, rather, Brazos provides its employees with safety training on severgetting supervisors to convey concern about employees. “They al levels of intensity in a number of subject areas, beginning have to get the message across that they value their employees with a basic safety program during new-hire orientation. From there, the training depends on what tasks the employee will be and want to keep them safe so they can go home to their families at night,” Everett says. ❙MAS performing on the jobsite, from working on scaffolds to operating aerial lifts. K.K. Snyder is a freelance writer based in Albany, Ga.

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FEDERAL C O N S T R U C T I O N By Jennifer Morrell

Restoring the Capitol Building In May, I had the rare opportunity to tour the exterior of the U.S. Capitol building with Mary Oehrlein, FAIA, LEED AP, historic preservation officer, Architect of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., to view several different restoration projects currently underway. The tour provided as much a history lesson as an update (see vintage images). What I learned is that the upkeep of our nation’s capital is ongoing and – as you’ll learn – evolving in the way of methods and even record keeping. I sat down with Oehrlein for details on the improvements and repairs underway to the exterior of the Capitol building. Following is what she had to say.

Masonry: Explain your position and talk a little about your background and experience. Mary Oehrlein: I am the historic preservation officer for the Architect of the Capitol, and along with the AOC curator, I am responsible for assuring the long-term protection and preservation of our Heritage Assets. The AOC Heritage Assets include buildings, memorials, monuments, fountains, historic landscapes, landscape structures, sculpture, works of fine art and decorative art, living plant specimens, archeological sites, stored art and architectural materials, historical records and photographic archives. Prior to joining AOC, I was principal of my own preservation architecture and planning firm for 28 years. My particular area of interest/expertise is masonry and metals conservation, and I have worked on masonry preservation projects across the country. I had the good fortune to be a consultant to the AOC on multiple projects starting in the 1980s and to work with the current and three prior architects of the Capitol. 36

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Masonry: Please outline the major restorations happening to the exterior of the Capitol building. Oehrlein: Current work at the exterior of the U.S. Capitol and Capitol Square include: The cast iron dome, designed by Thomas U. Walter and completed in 1865, is being restored. The work includes removal of all paint, repair of cracks in the cast iron, replacement of missing decorative elements, updating of the bird deterrent systems, repair of the wood windows and repainting with high-performance paint systems. Portions of the 1875-1890 Olmsted Terrace stone walls at the Senate approach sidewalk are being dismantled and reconstructed, the stone cleaned and all joints pointed with mortar to match the original. The bronze fountains and light fixtures on the East Plaza, also designed by Frederick L. Olmsted, were recently cleaned and coated to restore the original brown statuary finish. And, beginning soon, is the Exterior Stone and Metal Preservation project. This work will clean, point, make Dutchman and mortar repairs, consolidate and replace severely deteriorated/missing stone. The work also includes conservation of the stone pediment sculpture and the bronze, cast iron and wrought iron light fixtures and railings. This is a project for which I prepared construction documents prior to joining AOC, so I am thrilled to see it come to fruition.

Masonry: From where does any new replacement stone come, and where are materials stored? Oehrlein: Stone that is still being quarried is purchased through normal channels of suppliers and fabricators. Stone that is no longer actively quarried comes from a variety of sources, such as

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Above Top: Stone in the walls at the Senate approach sidewalk is cleaned, with joints pointed with mortar to match the original. Above: A bronze fountain on the East Plaza is cleaned and coated to restore the original brown statuary finish.

contractor stockpiles, demolished building stone that is now recycled by numerous suppliers across the country, and from our own material stockpiles stored in a variety of locations in the Washington area.

Masonry: How painstaking is the process of either cleaning or replacing stone, depending upon where it’s located on or around the Capitol? Oehrlein: We use the least invasive, gentlest materials and methods possible to clean stone. Loss of material or damage caused by maintenance is not acceptable. We have used steam, low pressure (500 to 800 psi) warm water, alone and in combination with detergents and other cleaning agents, low-pressure

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micro-abrasion (45 to 90 psi Ibex System) and laser cleaning on recent projects. Repair and replacement work is done by skilled stone masons. We have excellent in-house stone masons; outside contractor qualifications and experience are carefully evaluated. Level of care taken in cleaning and repair of stone is not dependent upon location. All historic stone is treated as valuable, irreplaceable material that is to be retained and preserved for as long as possible. More recent stone, like bathroom stall partitions, is often replaced with new, but the removed stone is saved for repairs in other locations. www.masonrymagazine.com

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FEDERAL C O N S T R U C T I O N Masonry: How well have past architects and contractors done in keeping records of their work to the Capitol building? What are your plans for record keeping and tracking projects going forward? Oehrlein: Our records of past work are quite exceptional. We have more than 200,000 drawings dating from the earliest competition drawings for the design of the Capitol through projects completed this year. The drawings produced in the 19th century are beautiful works of art, unlike today’s computer generated drawings. We also have text records for the same period of time, which include correspondence, contractor proposals and invoices. Our project records continue to be archived and our Photography Branch actively creates photo documentation of all construction projects. We are, like all archival facilities, developing a system for long-term archiving of our digital records.

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Masonry: What future restorative projects will we see? Oehrlein: Projects planned to begin soon include restoration of the Grant Memorial, the next phase of exterior stone restoration at the Supreme Court and the first phase of exterior stone restoration at the Russell Senate Office Building.

Masonry: Any comments on the use of masonry (stone, marble, any brick or block work) Shown is the east elevation of the Senate Extension, a column shaft is being hoisted into place. The scaffold, gantry and derricks and its green character- designed to hoist and move the large pieces of stone are istics or longevity? engineering marvels. Note the last of safety requirements – lots of people watching under the rigging and no hard hats or no overhead Oehrlein: This is an inter- protection! c.1864 esting question, because while masonry, and stone in particular, is cerAnd, unlike other recyclable construction tainly not a renewable resource, it has a materials, it can be reused indefinitely service life of many centuries, assuming with minimal reprocessing. Seems pretty it is detailed and maintained properly. green to me. ❙MAS

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BUSINESS B U I L D I N G

By George Hedley

Shoot Par in Your Business Shooting par in golf means that you did exactly what you wanted to do. If you could shoot par in your construction business, you would finish your jobs on time, please your customers, and make lots of money. Your estimator would price the work at exactly what it costs to build it; your project manager would do what the contract calls; and your foreman would bring the project in on budget without any punch-list items or call backs. In construction, as in golf, you also need the right tools, standardized techniques, and repeatable systems in place to assure everyone does things the same way over and over. Shooting par every time Managing construction projects is difficult as there are so many moving parts totally out of your control. You don’t control the weather, complete constructible plans, a fair developer, competent architecture, perfect engineering, prompt payments, excellent supervision, subcontractor workmanship, supplier deliveries or field conflicts. And then, add a multitude of unforeseen problems if you don’t control how your foremen manage their crews and perform their work properly. In order to shoot par on your projects, you have to maximize the controls and systems you have in place, assure they are implemented and followed, and then manage the process to assure things happen the way you expect them to in an ongoing fashion. Your job, as the owner or manager of a company, is to follow the example of professional golfers and assure your field players do things the same way. Assure they are continually trained to follow your company standards, monitored and assessed to assure your systems are followed. 40

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What field systems will guarantee you shoot par? When my group coaching members get together, we talk about their best business practices and compare notes. After working with hundreds of successful contractors, it becomes obvious why the top performers stay at the top of their games. Top contractors do the same things to ensure success. What five or 10 things done perfectly would ensure the success of your field operations, project managers, estimators, accounting or administration? Field Top 10 list Get your field superintendents, foremen and crew together and make a list of your Top 10 field task systems that, if installed properly, would guarantee perfect workmanship. With your Top 10 company field standard systems in place, your superintendents and foremen can then be held accountable and responsible to always do things the company way. Your job as manager is to enforce and continually train these standards and make sure they are followed. Make sure you are clearly understood by your foreman, superintendents, and project managers that there’s no choice whether these systems are followed or not. Company department Top 10 lists With each department in your company, including estimating, project management, accounting and administration, create Top 10 must-do standard company systems for each area of your company that must be followed. Weekly structured meetings Top companies make time to be organized and in-control. Every week, hold a company field foreman/superintendent

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meeting to discuss every job under construction. Review and ask each foreman and superintendent how he managed the job last week, including the actual results versus the budget. Next have him explain what he is planning to do during the next week. Also have him turn in the project paperwork, including four-week “thinkahead” schedules, timecards, receipts, meeting minutes, safety meeting reports, equipment usage tracking reports, and field change orders. Other structured weekly meetings that work include an estimating meeting, business development meeting, accounting meeting, project management meeting, and also a monthly company strategy meeting. Shooting par consistently takes extreme focus and lots of hard work. To be a top construction business, do what successful companies do and develop standardized systems and structure that guarantees the results you want. Perfect your swing, improve your bottom line, and get in control of your company by doing the same things over and over, without exception. ❙MAS George Hedley is a professional business coach, popular speaker and best-selling author of “Get Your Business to Work!” and “The Business Success Blueprint For Contractors” available at his online bookstore. He works with contractors to build profitable growing companies. Email GH@HardhatPresentations.com to join his next webinar free, signup for his e-newsletter, be part of a group BIZCOACH program, join a peer mastermind BIZGROUP, take a field management class at Hardhat BIZSCHOOL online university, or hire George to speak. Visit www.HardhatPresentations.com. George Hedley, HARDHAT Presentations, 800-851-8553

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By “Coach” Gary Micheloni

Professional sports and professional masonry have much in common. Let’s look at pro football, for example. The coaches are always on the lookout for good, new talent, and try to add some to their teams each year. But every pro team begins each new season in something of disarray. The coaches do some soul-searching, wondering whether they can possibly put together some kind of a team that has a chance of winning most of their games the coming season. I thought about this last week while watching the opening pre-season game between the Chargers and the Cowboys, and also seeing a bit of play from the other teams. When you watch the first game, knowing that the good players will only be out there for a quarter, if at all, it makes you wonder if these guys could actually beat a good college team! There definitely is a reason for training camps and pre-season games. Basically, it’s to see if your team can get its act together any better than the others can. Things do eventually come together, you get through that last pre-season game, the star players magically learn to play nicely with others, and the team seems headed toward the games that really count. On your first day of camp, you’d better hit the ground running, because the livelihood of your business and the welfare of your family are at stake. Even so, there are times when you try out new players, run some new plays, and see what works this year that maybe was too difficult last year. Maybe you just didn’t have the right players; couldn’t get the right materials; or the inspector wasn’t buying your version of “or equal’” when it came to substituting materials. 42

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But this year, you may want to add a few new pages to your playbook. Run some of those options you’ve seen other contractors run in different markets. For instance, if you are doing public works projects, then maybe it’s time to implement a change order policy that works to protect your company from “scope creep.” Stop doing bona fide “extra work” for free, and adopt a change order system that works to your advantage. And, to make that happen, I’m offering you an e-book PDF version of my book, “Get Paid for a Change!” I’ve sold this before for as much as $39.95, so you’ll want to snap this up. Here’s the catch: This offer expires after Sept. 30, 2014, and you have to “pay” for this by completing the sentence, “What I really like about Masonry Magazine is…” Just a sentence or two can be emailed to me at FullContactTeam@gmail.com, with “Coach Gary Book” in the subject line. I’ll send it right out.

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Just as the guys in training camp are trying to impress the coaches with their hustle and make the team, this is your chance to impress Coach Gary with your hustle. Let’s start planning for more success this year. What kind of game will you be playing once your team breaks training camp? I’m rooting for you. ❙MAS Gary Micheloni is a construction company marketer, working project manager, speaker, author, consultant and coach. Copyright 2014 Gary Micheloni

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By Howard Morris

The True Cost of Change The impact of change on base scope work: Are you recovering everything that changes are costing you?

I think it was Benjamin Franklin, in a letter to Jean-Baptiste Leroy, who famously identified two certainties in life: death and taxes. But those of us working in the construction industry can attest to a third: change. It’s not a matter of if, but when, and how we manage and evaluate it. Change orders are a daily fact of life in our business. In masonry, as in most other types of construction, we evaluate the cost of changes to the work in one of four ways. Where the contract includes a Schedule of Rates or a Bill of Quantities and the changed work is of a similar nature and can be executed under similar conditions, we simply measure the changed works and multiply it by the contract rate to arrive at a value. It’s as simple as Value (V) = (m2 x $/m2). Where no agreed unit rate exists, we can take out a calculator and build one up. Where work is undefined and difficult to price, we often use time and materials – T&M – as a way of ensuring compensation, At other times, we can estimate our costs, and add a contingency and a markup to arrive at a lump sum. However we do this exercise, the objective is to cover the direct costs of the changed work and the indirect costs associated with it, and to make a margin on top. But hold on; we’re missing something here. While we concentrate on covering costs and making a margin on the changed work, we might well be losing money on our base scope. In recent years, a number of studies (largely focused on mechanical and electrical works) have been undertaken into the www.masonrymagazine.com

impact of change on base scope work resulting from productivity losses. Sounds complicated, but it isn’t. Here’s how it works: Suppose you have a five-mason and two-helper crew producing 5m2 of single skin facework per hour (I’m using English terminology, for which I hope American readers will extend me some latitude). Suddenly, the general contractor needs a mason and a helper to spend a morning working on a critical change on another part of the project. “It must happen now,” so away go your mason and helper. Can you see what’s happened here? You’ll be paid for the mason and the helper to do that changed work (probably on T&M), so you’re covered there. But what about the impact on the crew left behind doing the base scope work? You suddenly have an unbalanced crew of four masons and one helper, and as it’s a fact of masonry labor economics that one mason’s helper cannot keep up with four masons (unless he is Superman), base scope productivity is now being impacted. If two helpers are needed to ensure that enough bricks are loaded out and muck produced to lay 5m2 of brickwork per hour, then one helper will only be able to supply for 2.5m2. While you did have five masons laying 5m2 per hour (1m2/hr each), you now have four masons laying 2.5m2 per hour (0.625m2/hr each). Productivity has been impacted by almost 40 percent. This is a simple and extreme example, but it makes a point. It’s not difficult

to see how impact on base scope productivity can quickly put a mason contractor in a serious loss-making position, regardless of how good he is at recovering costs and making a margin on changes. Let’s take a closer look: In our simple example, suppose that masons cost $30/hour and helpers cost $15/hour. Before the change came into effect, the labor cost of the base scope work would be $36/m2: ($30x5)+($15x2)/5m2 = $36/m2.

If the unit rate for the work included a 20 percent margin on labor cost, then the labor element of the unit rate would be $43.20/m2, which would secure a margin on labor of $7.20/m2. While the change is in effect and the crew is unbalanced, the labor cost of the base scope work increases to $54.00/m2: ($30x4)+($15x1)/2.5m2 = $54/m2.

The unbalanced crew would result in a loss of $10.80/m2 ($54-$43.20) on direct-labor productivity impacts, and we haven’t even begun to discuss equipment inefficiencies and associated indirect cost impacts. In closing, change in construction is a fact of life, but be aware that it could be costing you a whole lot more than you think. ❙MAS Howard Morris is a construction professional specializing in contract disputes and claims arising from productivity impacts. He can be reached at howardc96@yahoo.com.

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LATICRETE Acquires HP Spartacote LATICRETE International Inc., a manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, has acquired HP Spartacote. The acquisition will provide LATICRETE customers access to new products and technologies, while expanding the company’s presence in the restoration, decorative flooring and coatings category. HP Spartacote produces a premium line of resinous floor coatings. The acquisition was completed in July, while integration of manufacturing, sales and service functions will occur during the next 12 months. LATICRETE is a manufacturer and marketer of residential, commercial and industrial construction solutions. Over the last two years, the company has expanded its restoration and decorative product line through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, including the acquiring of L&M Construction Chemicals and the DuPont Surface Care Business. HP Spartacote is a manufacturer of high-performance resinous floor coatings. The company serves commercial, industrial and residential markets. They work with facility managers and architects to specify highly durable, fast return-to-service coating solutions for concrete flooring. Under the new ownership of LATICRETE, the HP Spartacote brand and product portfolio will leverage the many resources and opportunities LATICRETE offers including: nationwide manufacturing facilities; a team of sales representatives; LATICRETE global research and development capabilities; marketing and technical services; access to global markets; an enhanced architectural presence; and access to the LATICRETE nationwide distribution system.

Husqvarna Names Martinez as Applications Manager Husqvarna Construction Products has named Omar Martinez as a HU applications manager for the West. Martinez has been a concrete cutter operator for more www.masonrymagazine.com

than 10 years. His experience with running saws and knowing how they work makes him well suited to help customers with any issues. Omar Martinez

News From Acme Brick Recently, Trek Moilanen of Acme Brick Co. received an award for a lifesaving effort. On March 14, 2014, Moilanen, who has been the chief pilot for Acme Brick Co. for more than eight years, was at the airport performing a pre-flight check before company managers arrived for their planned departure back to company headquarters. An airport employee nearby suddenly suffered a heart attack, and received facial injuries as he fell to the ground. Moilanen and an airport employee rushed to the victim’s aid and used an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) to revive him. When the fire rescue paramedics arrived at the scene, the victim was awake and alert.

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Central Concrete Joins Ribbon Cutting for San Francisco 49ers Stadium Central Concrete Supply Co. Inc., a business unit of U.S. Concrete Inc., joined fellow contractors to celebrate the Levi’s Stadium ribbon cutting. Initiating its first placement on May 21, 2012, Central Concrete supplied an estimated 80,000 cubic yards of concrete for the auger cast piles and the overall Concrete completes concrete work for stadium structure, sidewalks Central the new San Francisco 49ers Levi’s Stadium. and architectural concrete. In choosing Central Concrete’s product, the San Francisco 49ers and the Turner/Devcon Construction team demonstrated their commitment to sustainability. The mixes selected are estimated to reduce the overall carbon footprint by 23 million pounds of CO2, as compared to traditional concrete. Central Concrete is currently supplying concrete for the San Jose Earthquakes Soccer Stadium. Central Concrete has also supplied concrete for AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants; the SAP Center at San Jose, home of the San Jose Sharks hockey team; Stanford University’s football stadium; and Santa Clara University’s Stephen Schott Baseball Stadium. ❙MAS

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Award” with an “A” ranking. Acme achieved the “A” rating for Quality. This is the third consecutive year that Acme has been chosen a “Partner of Choice” one of only 10 in this group of twenty-one national companies to have done so. David Weekley Homes, the largest, privately-held home builder in America, implemented its comprehensive supplier evaluation system and its measurement for world-class excellence, anchored by its National Trading Partner Survey, in 2004. The unique evaluation platform allows David Weekley Homes to analyze supplier performance in diverse industries, provide feedback, and recognize those truly outstanding achievers. Under this process Team Members are initially asked to rate each supplier’s performance on Quality and Service. Then through a series of discussions, meetings, and coaching calls, David Weekley Homes and its sup-

pliers search for the best way to achieve excellence together. Through this process, David Weekley Homes takes “partnering with its suppliers” to a world-class level. Bill Justus, VP of supply chain services for David Weekley Homes, implemented the evaluation method in order to reduce channel costs, improve service, and provide the highest degree of homeowner satisfaction.

Arriscraft Releases New Colors in Coordinating Products Arriscraft, manufacturer of all-natural products that emulate quarried stone, introduces two new, bright colors in coordinating Shadow Stone and Contemporary Brick. Arriscraft is the stone products group of General Shale, the North American subsidiary of Wienerberger AG and a manufacturer of brick. The ledged Shadow Stone Building Stone in new bright Avalanche provides

designers a fresh option for contemporary designs in both residential and commercial applications. Arriscraft developed the coordinating Blizzard color in Contemporary Brick as an ideal complement, allowing designers to continue a lighter color scheme throughout a project. Arriscraft continuously answers market demands for current, desirable colors across its wide product offering. All Arriscraft Building Stone and Brick products are all-natural and come with a lifetime warranty.

Atlas Copco Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Atlascopcosaurus It’s not clear how the unnamed dinosaur died 100 to 120 million years ago, but it’s been only 30 since he finally encountered a predator he couldn’t outrun: Atlas Copco equipment. “Not every company has a dinosaur species named after it,” said Sofie Gielen, Atlas Copco’s marketing communications director, in commemorating the 30th anniversary of the discovery of Atlascopcosaurus. “Three decades later, we’re still extremely proud of the fact that our equipment helped unearth the fossilized skeleton of Atlascopcosaurus so it could be shared with the entire world.” Atlascopcosaurus was an estimated 6.5 to 13 feet long and weighed 276 pounds. The dinosaur belonged to the Hypsilophodontidae family and lived during the early Cretaceous Period. Scientists infer that it was a small, bipedal herbivore that would have foraged for its food and stayed out of the way of larger, carnivorous predators. Thomas H. Rich, Ph.D., a paleontologist from the Museum of Victoria, Australia, and Patricia Vickers-Rich from Monash 46

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excavation from permafrost in a tunnel on the North Slope of Alaska.”

Consolideck LS Receives ‘Declare’ Label for Materials Transparency PROSOCO is partnering with the International Living Future Institute,

which has awarded a Declare label for PROSOCO’s Consolideck LS lithium silicate concrete treatment. Among other attributes, this thirdparty verification denotes that Consolideck LS is free of the Living Building Challenge v2.2 Red List chemicals of concern. This makes Consolideck LS the first-ever concrete finish to receive a Declare label. The

University, Melbourne, discovered Atlascopcosaurus at Dinosaur Cove, a fossil-rich area on the southeast coast of Australia, close to Victoria. During Rich’s first visit to the area in 1980, he and two colleagues revealed fragments of rock-embedded bone. Four years later, a group of hundreds of student volunteers, paleontology scientists and miners began excavations. The research group’s equipment included Atlas Copco rock drills, pneumatic tools and compressors. The digging teams often worked in dark, narrow tunnels, which at times were muddy and slippery. The excavation site was located next to a steep cliff overlooking the sea, which complicated work even further. The fossils they were after were embedded in layers of sand, mud and clay that had been pressed together into hard rock for millions of years. It was slow going, with the teams removing about 66 pounds of hard rock for every 2 pounds of dinosaur bone. Ultimately, the excavation revealed Atlascopcosaurus loadsi. The specific name loadsi refers to Bill Loads, Atlas Copco’s manager in Victoria who made the decision to support the project. When Rich and Vickers-Rich named the fossil in 1989, they looked to the company whose equipment and expert assistance was so instrumental in the success of the dig. Rich said he was grateful for the support Atlas Copco provided and impressed with the reliability of the equipment. “It was because of that record of reliability that, in 2007, I insisted on using Atlas Copco equipment during a dinosaur www.masonrymagazine.com

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Declare program enables manufacturers to communicate their product ingredients in an effort to promote transparency and accountability. “In a perfect world, the marketplace would reward product performance but also green building objectives,” said Dwayne Fuhlhage, sustainability and environment director for PROSOCO. “We’re pleased to see this recognition from the Living Future Institute.” Consolideck LS and LS/CS were also the first products to achieve third-party certification for indoor air quality performance by SCS Global Services, and they were the first concrete finishes to verify ingredient content through use of the Health Product Declaration open standard. Since initial SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certification in 2008, Consolideck LS and LS/CS have been utilized to harden, dustproof, waterproof and beautify more than 400 million square feet of concrete floors.

Bobcat, Doosan Employees Participate in Doosan Day of Caring The employees of Bobcat Company and Doosan took part in “Doosan Day of Caring,” a company-wide volunteer effort to celebrate Doosan’s Foundation Day and global volunteer week

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during the month of June in various Bobcat and Doosan facility locations around the United States. Employee volunteers were offered tasks that included participating in Habitat for Humanity projects; working at local food banks, schools and medical facilities; doing yard work and home maintenance for disabled individuals; and performing landscape and construction work at parks, zoos, community recreational facilities and other attractions. Over seven days, more than 300 Bobcat and Doosan employees volunteered their time for 30 individual events. Projects and participation were organized by Bobcat and Doosan facility locations in and around Fargo, Gwinner, Bismarck and Wahpeton, N.D.; Atlanta and Suwanee, Ga.; and Litchfield, Minn. In many cases, Bobcat skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders and other machines were used in the efforts, outfitted with everything from buckets to augers and other dirt-moving and land-shaping attachments. Doosan heavy equipment was also used on some projects. The event placed a large emphasis on the “Doosan Way,” an organizational principle that links all Doosan employees’ values to a management system focused on community and social responsibility that can be incorporated into their daily lives. For more than 10 decades, Doosan has embraced an approach that includes the Doosan

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

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Credo and a corporate management business system, both of which focus on fostering talented people and driving the growth initiative. Since 2007, Bobcat Co., under Doosan’s ownership, has also embraced the Doosan Way in its day-today efforts. Bobcat Co. has long believed that the organization and its employees should support the environments, communities and partnerships that contribute to the company’s success. “At the heart of the Doosan Way is the idea that being a good corporate citizen is an ongoing responsibility,” said Laura Ness Owens, Bobcat Co. director of communications. “And we are so proud of our employees for volunteering their time and talents to help make this a success. They are working hard and accomplishing a lot of wonderful projects for our communities.” ❙MAS The Voice of the Masonry Industry

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Never Let Them See You Sweat Sherlock Holmes, Bond – James Bond, and Winnie the Pooh. Have you ever heard anybody say anything negative about these three? They all have something in common. All three possess an unshakable composure. Have you ever seen Pooh stressed? How about Sherlock? Certainly not James! People are drawn to and find comfort in the calm, cool and collected. This is why in management, regardless of the surge of adversity capable of occurring at any point, you must “Never let them see you sweat.” Wednesday morning, hump day, half-way through the work week. Having just looked over the monthly profit-and-loss statement, you know you lost $130,000 the first six months of the year. Phone rings. It’s your biggest customer calling to say he gave that major project you thought you had nailed to a competitor. Knuckles tap your office door. Your mechanic enters. “When it rains, it pours, Boss. Another truck broke down, and we have a crew stranded on the highway. By the way, this is the second truck that broke down this week,” he says. Phone rings. The project manager on the biggest job you have going says it is under staffed. The owner and general contractor want to meet Monday morning to discuss how we are going to catch the schedule back up. The project manager then points out that several projects that were backed up have all started at once, and he doesn’t know how we are going to man them. “I can’t find that many good people. What are we going to tell them at the meeting Monday?” he asks. Is this stressing you out yet? Should I go on? I can’t make this stuff up. This may not all happen the same day, but I have had weeks like this, and I am sure you have, too. How do you respond to these types of

events that are sure to happen if you are in business very long? One thing is for sure: If you get nervous, tense and stressed out over the issues, and your staff senses it, you are setting yourself up for a loss. The people working under you are most likely there because they believe you have what it takes to lead them. If you can’t deal with the issues, what would make them think the business can survive? From their points of view, it could even appear the business is sinking. If not, why would you be so stressed out? Like rats leaving a sinking ship, if they see you sweat, good team members may start leaving your company. It is well known that stress is the cause of many health problems. Weight gain, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal problems, and asthma are just a few. Before stress kills you, it could kill your company. Holmes, Bond and Pooh, we know, are all fictional characters. Calm cool and collected is written in their stories! You and I, on the other hand, do not get to live a story book life. There will be times you are stressed after finding you lost money the last few months, missed a big job, having broken down equipment, etc. The secret is to remain composed, and not let your people see you can’t handle it by letting them see you sweat. As the owner or the boss, it pretty much starts with you. If you can’t fix you, you can’t fix your company, and if you can’t fix your company, you can’t fix your profit situation. If you can’t fix your profit situation, you will struggle to help your loved ones. So, you can’t fix any of it, if you can’t fix you. What can you do? Reach. Reach for a book or CD. There are many self-improvement programs available. To

name a few: “The Strangest Secret” by Earl Nightingale, “Lessons in Mastery” by Anthony Robbins, “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill, and “How to Make Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. Many of the authors are not only extremely successful themselves, they have spent much of their lives studying how the mind controls the body and our emotions. Reach for a treadmill or a walkway. Okay this is going to make you sweat, but in a good way. There is nothing like exercise to take away stress and rejuvenate the mind. It is meant to fuel your body and brain. Take a walk, do 20 minutes on a treadmill, or hit the gym. Reach out to someone. My father and my mother are my mentors. I still go to them, my eight siblings, my fiancé, my friends and industry experts, who all offer advice on issues my companies face while providing positive solutions. Reach toward one who will talk and listen. Stuff happens. Prepare and learn to be composed, and it will begin to live naturally within you. With the right mind skill set, your people will never see you sweat! Damian Lang owns and operates four companies in Ohio. He is the inventor of the Grout Hog-Grout Delivery System, Mud Hog mortar mixers, Hog Leg wall-bracing system and several other labor-saving devices used in the masonry industry. He is the author of “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.

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