Every year, industry professionals get together for the World of Concrete. Managers, designers, masons and other professionals meet and greet while learning about industry trends and new products hitting the market. The upcoming event in Las Vegas in January 2018 promises to be an amazing gathering of the top players in the industry. Anybody that More Info »
Here’s a link to a quick review of 4 different brands of work boots for masons. Good advice, good recommendations. Get comfortable, get ‘er done. http://www.masonryconstruction.com/products/boots-for-masons-on-the-jobsite_s?utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=Product-Article&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MC_082317%20(1)&he=127062f63a5a72f67ecb229ff4dd56f32fa4392a
Being a mason is a hard job. You need to make sure every measurement is as accurate as possible, and even in this technologically advanced age we live in there’s a great deal of grunt work to the job. As if that wasn’t enough, though, masons now have to grapple with climate change. If you’re More Info »
Drip edges for masonry cavity walls. Not what many people would consider a fascinating topic, and something most designers and masons may not give much thought to. But specifying and installing the right drip edge can have a dramatic effect on the longevity and beauty of a masonry veneer. Drip edges are instrumental in directing More Info »
Technology has shrunk the world, and as a result today’s markets are more competitive than ever. Customers have more choices than ever before about who they buy from. And if you’re a masonry contractor, you need to compete with all the other masons out there to get yourself in front of customers’ eyeballs. That means More Info »
Stucco Installation Problems Just read an excellent article by Charles Wardell on the Journal of Light Construction website: “Avoiding the Most Common Construction Defects”. Among other problems, Mr. Wardell outlines four very common issues with stucco installations: Lack of control joints per ASTM standards that require control joints every 144 square feet Improper detailing at More Info »
As a masonry contractor, you aren’t always hired directly by a business owner to take care of their masonry needs. Instead, you’re subcontracted by a general contractor to take care of the masonry-specific part of the job. That means that selling your services to and developing a great relationship with a general contractor can have More Info »
Today’s adhered masonry veneer walls are typically more vulnerable to moisture problems than older “thick mass” masonry walls or today’s masonry cavity walls. The reason is simple – most of today’s typical masonry veneer walls are built without a space between the veneer and the substrate, so they don’t allow fast and complete drainage and More Info »
When you’re headed out to a job site, managing materials is critical. You want all of your materials to show up at the right time, in the right amounts. You need to inventory them; you need to store them properly. Sometimes, it may feel as though material management is half of your job! These five More Info »
If you’re an architect, you’re probably not a marketer too. You’re focused on designing beautiful and functional buildings. But effective marketing is the only way to grow your business. The following five simple steps are easy to implement and can help you attract and retain more clients. 1) Know Your Audience Any marketing plan, regardless More Info »
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