Masonry December 2015

December 2015

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Also Inside: Building Wraps and Envelopes Chimneys

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Shown on the cover is Naylor Court Stables Townhomes, located in Washington, D.C., and winner of the Brick Industry Association’s Brick in Architecture Awards in the Residential – Single-Family category. The mason contractor was M V & Son Masonry. You can learn more about this project on pp. 60 of this issue.

Chimneys General Shale offers a masonry chimney checklist for weather resistance.

Building Wraps and Insulation A systematic approach to wall assemblies and code requirements

Scaffolding Tight-squeeze jobs are no longer a problem, thanks to the latest innovations in scaffolding.

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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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Full Contact PM

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Masonry Technology

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Safety

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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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EDITOR

Jennifer Morrell , Editor - jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

The Voice of the Masonry Industry MASONRY Magazine 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

A Time for Family Who do you consider to be your “family?” Does your family consist of your blood relatives only, or does it extend to friends and other loved ones?

Do you have a second family that is your “masonry family,” made up of those with whom you work, day in and day out, to make our industry stronger? My guess is that you do.

I think that’s what makes the masonry industry different from many other construction industries and lines of work, in general. A great number of masonry companies are family owned, with many being generational. A sense of pride is woven through the business and the beautiful buildings that masonry produces.

We have a niched area of the construction market, and we value the art and strength of masonry.

As I write this editorial, Paris has only five days ago been attacked.

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and the holiday season will soon be upon us. We could easily enter the holidays with a heavy heart and solemn disposition. And, though I know our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims of terrorist violence, I hope we can take this time to turn to our families, friends and loved ones to be reminded of the peace, love and hope surrounding us all. From Masonry Magazine to you and yours, Happy Holidays. yMAS

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

SOFTWARE & BIM-M

We will examine strengthening block through technology.

MAST CLIMBERS, CRANES & TELEHANDLERS The world of mast climbers, cranes and telehandlers is ever-changing and ever-evolving.

Masonry talks to one company about current trends in this area, and gives you a sneak peek into a few new products.

For advertising information, contact Marvin Diamond

770.431.0867, ext. 208 • Toll-free: 888.303.5639 • E-mail: marvin@lionhrtpub.com

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Mark Kemp Mike Sutter Paul Odom Paul Oldham

Regional Vice Presidents

Robert V. Barnes, Jr.

Ron Bennett

Steve Borman

Glenn Hotmann

President/CEO

John Jacob Gary Joyner Michael Schmerbeck Rick Swanson Larry Vacala

Jeff Buczkiewicz

Executive Staff

Government Affairs

Representatives Director of Marketing, Education,

and Information Technology

Director of Training and

Workforce Development

Administrative Assistant

Consultant

The Keelen Group Timothy W. O’Toole Terry Ruppel Ann Trownsell Rashod Johnson

Editorial Advisory Board David Jollay (Jollay Masonry Contractors), John Chrysler (MIA), John Melander (PCA), David Hill (Pettit Construction Co.), John J. Smith (John J. Smith Masonry Co.), Brian Grant (Grant/Jack’s Masonry), Jerry Painter (Painter Masonry, Inc.), Doug Nichols (Doug Nichols Enterprises), G. Alan Griffin (Griffin Contracting, Inc.), Tom Daniel (GBC Concrete and Masonry Construction, Inc.)

Executive Office 1481 Merchant Drive Algonquin, IL 60102 Phone: 224.678.9709 or 800.536.2225 Fax: 224.678.9714

MASONRY is the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association (CMCA).

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.

Masonry Advertising and Editorial Office

Masonry provides updates on the BIM-M initiative and explores how your company can become more involved.

BRICK & BLOCK

Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer Secretary

Send all advertising and editorial submissions for Masonry to: Lionheart Publishing, Inc. 506 Roswell Street, Suite 220, Marietta, GA 30060 USA Tel: 888.303.5639 • Fax: 770.432.6969 • E-mail: lpi@lionhrtpub.com www.masonrymagazine.com Publisher John Llewellyn • llewellyn@lionhrtpub.com Editor Jennifer Morrell • jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com Copy Editor Marty M. Hohmann • marty@redclayeditorial.com Art Director Alan Brubaker • albrubaker@lionhrtpub.com Assistant Art Director Jim McDonald • jim@lionhrtpub.com Online Projects Manager Patton McGinley • patton@lionhrtpub.com Advertising Sales Marvin Diamond • marvin@lionhrtpub.com Advertising Sales John Davis • jdavis@lionhrtpub.com Marketing Director and Audience Development Maria Bennett • bennett@lionhrtpub.com Reprints Kelly Millwood • kelly@lionhrtpub.com

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CHAIRMAN’S

MESSAGE

Mark Kemp Chairman

Mason Contractors Association of America Mark@superiormasonry.com

Giving Back As we approach the holiday season, or as most of us prefer to say, the Christmas season, we are busy thinking about what gifts to purchase for our families and friends. We spend countless hours deciding on the perfect gift to give, only to realize that in a month it will most likely be forgotten.

We all know Christmas is a time for giving, but why does it seem to happen mainly during the Christmas season?

Just think of the possibilities if we had a giving spirit all year round! When I speak of giving, I am not only referring to gifts, but also to acts of kindness.

At the 2014 Midyear Meeting in Milwaukee during the opening prayer, I challenged everyone to do three acts of kindness every day. I am sure most of you, including myself, start out strong, but as time passes, we forget.

These acts of kindness can be as simple as helping a person in need, donating your time or helping out financially when asked. So as we approach a new year, I ask you to, again, consider doing three acts of kindness per day. You will be amazed by how this spreads on to others. In fact, challenge your kids or grandkids.

We are all blessed to be involved in an industry that has provided us the opportunity to provide for our families. The masonry industry is unique from other industries, because most are family businesses passed down generation after generation. It is an industry made up of hardworking people with strong values. Mason contractors have a 8 |

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passion for their industry, and this is why the Masonry Foundation has had such a strong start. As I write this article, the Masonry Foundation has $2.25 million in pledges, with many more pledges out there waiting to be turned in.

Our original goal was to raise $5 million in pledges, but I strongly believe we are capable of reaching $8 to $10 million. We truly need all of you to support the Foundation, if we are to reach this goal. This is a great way for you to give back to the industry that has been so good to you and your family. It is an act of kindness that will go on forever ensuring your company, family and industry have a bright and prosperous future. Please consider giving to the Masonry Foundation; you can contact me or call the MCAA office. Join the rest of the contractors who already have pledged to make our industry stronger.

Another way you can help others is by becoming a member of MCAA. And, if you are already a member or if you are going to join, take the next step and become an active member. Yes, it is a time commitment, but that is just another way of giving back to others and your industry. MCAA is your voice in the masonry industry, so why not get involved and be heard? There is so much work to be done with so few to help. So, if you are not a member, please help yourself and others by joining. To all members: Please get involved in your association – the only association for all mason contractors.

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We truly

need all of

you to support the foundation, if reach our

we are to goal.

MCAA not only offers great programs and benefits, but also we have your back on national issues that affect your company and industry. So feel free to contact me or the MCAA office for more information on how to join and how to get involved in your industry.

At this time, the whole Kemp Family would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It is during Christmas that we all need to sit back and reflect on how fortunate we are, and appreciate the things of importance in our lives, like our families and friends, and our MCAA family as well. These are the things that bring us the meaning of “true happiness.”

This type of happiness cannot be bought, but rather is there for all those who wish to have it. I also, at this time, would like you to reach out and give thanks to the Armed Forces and police and fire departments that will not be able to be with their families during this holiday season. A simple “thank you” will bring a smile to their faces and a thought that they are not alone. yMAS

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GOVERNMENT

AFFAIRS

By Melonie Leslie

Will You Accept the Call to Serve?

I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t a part of the masonry industry.

I have participated and contributed at many levels for our local and national associations. But, I had never ventured to Washington, D.C., to try my hand at lobbying for our issues.

I take pride in our industry and feel strongly about supporting it.

By supporting the masonry industry, we can come up with solutions on how we can advance and protect our industry. Even with this conviction, I was still unsure about what to expect of this experience. Being that I was a newbie, Jeff Buczkiewicz of the MCAA and Stephen Borg of The Keelen Group made the transition easy for me.

The first day, I was paired or grouped with more seasoned individuals to visit the representatives’ offices.

This was extremely helpful, because I was able to see how other members approached the meetings. It also allowed me the opportunity to chime in if I felt I had something to add to the meeting, but took the pressure off being the main presenter of information. By the following day, I felt confident and was ready to be the lead and let my voice be heard.

While we met mostly with higher level staff members, we were able to meet with some of the representatives.

They all appreciated our taking the time and effort to come to Washington to voice our issues and concerns facing the masonry industry.

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I found that many of the people with whom we spoke were unaware of how a check off program could benefit our industry or why we need to be given the opportunity to implement one. And, when we discussed silica, it was important we made clear the detrimental impact it could have on the industry were the rule is enforced. We assuring them that we hold employee safety as a top priority. They didn’t realize that many mason contractors are family businesses, and their employees are like family members. Without telling our representatives about these things, they have no idea what our industry demographic is or the dynamic among us.

Many of the representatives’ offices were familiar with our association coming to visit and the topics we discuss. This was wonderful to see! The more presence we have, the more our representatives will remember our industry when it is time to vote. This will benefit us in the future. We are gaining momentum, and it’s important that we keep it going. But, we can’t keep it going without more member involvement on the D.C. front.

We are all busy, and finding the extra time to put into our industry is always difficult. However, it is clear that, without us working together as a team, we won’t be able to continue to build awareness of our needs nor further the presence of our product.

Our industry needs us. We are still recovering from the economic

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Many of the representatives’ offices were familiar with our

association

coming to the topics

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we discuss.

downturn. Furthermore, we are in a competitive market with other wall systems and need a way to fight back.

Without the check off program, this will prove difficult. And, if the proposed silica rule is put into effect, many of our contractors could be put out of business, losing our market share to other wall systems and leaving our employees – our family – without work. We need to continue to promote our industry, so it’s still here for our children’s children.

Will you accept the call to serve?

You may feel like a little fish in a big pond, but you too can be a voice for our industry. yMAS Melonie Leslie is office manager and project manager for G & G Enterprises, a masonry company in Phoenix, Ariz., where she has worked for 11 years. Her duties include accounting, estimating, project management, field supervision and everything in between. She is an active member of the Arizona Masonry Contractors Association and Arizona Masonry Guild.

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CSA-Certified Fire-On-Water Insert

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DEWALT expands its offering battery-powered Outdoor Power Equipment. The expansion adds a 40V MAX Brushless Chainsaw to the existing 40V MAX system. The chainsaw uses a DCB406 40V MAX 6.0 Ah lithium ion battery and features a low-kickback 16-inch Oregon bar and chain with LubriLink and LubriWell auto-oiling for continuous lubrication and a tool-free tensioning system for quick bar and chain adjustments. The chainsaw delivers smooth cuts, long chain life, and no engine maintenance like gas-powered chainsaws.

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Large, Double-Sided A-Frame Transport Cart

Hearth Products Controls introduces H2OnFire, a certified fire-on-water insert. Generating a true fireon-water effect, H2OnFire is the first fire-on-water system to be certified in North America to the Z21.97 standard by the CSA Group. H2OnFire is sold fully assembled with a self-contained, filtered, auto-refill water system with protective sensors, Copper Cyprus Bowl or Concrete Monaco Bowl in Black or Burnt Sienna, and wall switch control of fire, water and lights.

Polished Concrete Flooring With INDUROSHINE W. R. Meadows Inc.

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The Weha eight-foot, granite, Large Double Sided Transport A Frame Racks are designed for granite, marble, engineered stone, quartz, soap stone, travertine, onyx, and all other natural stone counter top and island pieces.

The Weha transportation A Frame Carts will literally last 15 years or more. They are designed to store and transport large, stone counter tops and island pieces, and come with forklift receivers to lift from all four sides of the A frame.

INDUROSHINE, a polished concrete flooring system by W. R. MEADOWS, is an environmentally friendly and long-lasting choice for your polished concrete flooring needs. The INDUROSHINE system, when combined with W. R. MEADOWS’ LIQUI-HARD, a concrete densifier and chemical hardener, creates an architectural and aesthetically pleasing floor that requires neither expensive coverings/coatings nor frequent maintenance.

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Kemp, Texas Larson Electronics has released a 2400-watt, skid-mount, five-stage electric light mast that features a rotating boom.

This allows for 360° of rotation, a removable mast head, and a cube frame with skid pockets with four-corner pick eyes for easy transportation.

The LM-30-8-5S-6X400LTL-LED-EW-SM-RD10KVAPDS five-stage telescoping steel light mast with electric winch is designed to quickly and safely deploy 2400 watts of intense LED lighting in locations where elevated illumination is needed for maximum area coverage.

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Diamond Cutting Discs Hilti Plano, Texas Hilti introduces its diamond cutting discs in three new performance levels: Equidist SPX, SP and P. Each blade operates with its own unique capacity to increase productivity, versatility and speed even in the most demanding of applications. All three blades are meant for cutting, resizing and reshaping in a wide range of construction materials, including hard and reinforced concrete, concrete, masonry, natural stone, etc. It is for use with all Hilti handheld diamond cutting tools.

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WITH WINTER WEATHER ARRIVING, masonry chimneys face months of prolonged exposure to wind-driven rains and melting snow. Continuous subjection to inclement weather can result in chimney deterioration, which, in turn, can present a potential safety hazard for the building’s occupants.

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That’s why it is important to follow this checklist when constructing a masonry chimney in order to avoid as much water penetration as possible.

Proper design, along with quality construction and materials, is essential for preventing prolonged contact with water – and for avoiding any resulting damage.

Spider Offers Access for Chimney Stack Maintenance Spider, a division of SafeWorks, recently offered a custom, suspended scaffolding solution for tuck-pointing and brick repair work on the 125-foottall chimney stack at Lane Tech High School in Chicago.

IWG Inc. was familiar with Spider’s specialization in suspended applications. The company turned to Spider for a custom solution. Spider designed, built and installed a rigging star equipped with three swing stages and two Beta Max Gemini material hoists.

The rigging star was lifted into place by a crane and then counterweighted, eliminating the need for anchoring into the structure.

Additionally, Spider offered all rigging services as well as on-site user training to ensure the safe operation of the equipment.

“We were genuinely impressed with Spider’s capabilities through every phase of this project, from the initial design to the on-site supervision,” says Al Arreguin, owner and operator with IWG Inc. “Their Chicago team did a fantastic job meeting our challenges while keeping us safe, on schedule, and within our budget.”

Chimney cap For maximum weather resistance, a chimney cap should extend beyond the chimney walls and incorporate a drip feature at its edge. This prevents water (from melting ice or snow and straight-down rain showers) from streaming down over the chimney walls for long periods.

The flue tile should project at least four inches above the top surface of the cap. (This requirement may be For more information, contact Heidi Krueger at Heidi.Krueger@SafeWorks.com. greater in some code jurisdictions.)

In most cases, the cap material should not be bonded or mechanically anchored to the flue tile, as vertical movement of the flue tile due to thermal expansion will be transferred to the cap material and crack the cap or lift it from its bedding material This opens it to water penetration. Instead, there should be a clear opening between the cap material and the flue tile that is wide enough (3/8 to ½ inch) to receive a resilient caulking material and the flue tile.

The cap should have a positive slope away from the center (or flue tile) toward the edges, so that water will drain away from, rather than toward, the flue tile. of the mortar soon after construction and provide ready chanMany chimney caps consist merely of a trowel-applied, nels for water penetration. Often, the thin mortar becomes parge coat of mortar, often finished to a feather-edge at the pede-bonded from the brick courses below, forming a horizontal rimeter. These types of “caps” usually crack due to shrinkage crack, which serves as another avenue for water penetration.

For maximum weather resistance, a chimney cap should extend beyond the chimney walls and incorporate a drip feature at its edge.

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Often, the thin mortar becomes de-bonded from the brick courses below, forming a horizontal crack, which serves as another avenue for water penetration.

Historic Chimney Saved in Baku

All concrete or masonry caps should be underlain by flashing. With flashing under the cap, any water entering the cap materials will be mostly confined to the cap, and will be largely prevented from trickling down into the brickwork below.

Chimney walls Any obvious cracks or openings in the chimney walls should be regarded as suspect points for water penetration. These include separating cracks between brick units and mortar joints, cracks that extend through

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Cintec International is ensuring that a historic industrial chimney will be at the heart of The Twin Towers Port of Baku scheme.

A demolition-threatened, historic chimney in the Azerbaijan capital of Baku now will be the center point of a multi-million dollar shopping complex. Cintec International has been commissioned to carry out complex structural preservation work on the chimney later this year.

Built in the 1900s the chimney is the focal point of a regeneration project to establish Baku as an up-and-coming center of commerce and technology.

Original designs for the development, which will be called The Twin Towers of Port Baku, planned to have the chimney pulled down to make way for the modern shopping complex. However, when the president of Azerbaijan saw the plans, he requested that the historical chimney be restored instead and become a central feature of the development.

The result is a design that is representative of the futuristic vision for Azerbaijan, while retaining important elements of its industrial history.

Cintec will be using its patented anchor to secure the chimney by drilling into the structure from the top and feeding 24 meters of anchors in to the walls of the chimney to secure it for generations to come. The chimney is one of the most delicate structures that Cintec has ever worked with. It has required the company to design thinner connecting anchors, especially for the project.

The circular structure of the building also means that Cintec will have to use laser keyhole technology to achieve the precision necessary to successfully position the anchors. The work is expected to take 12 weeks to complete.

“This is another exciting contract for us at Cintec, and we’re delighted to be involved in helping to maintain this historic chimney as part of Baku’s redevelopment,” says Peter James, managing director. “We’re passionate about maintaining and restoring historical buildings for future generations, so we were very pleased to hear that the chimney was going to be saved and honored to be asked to carry out the work.”

The chimney is just one of Cintec’s ongoing structural preservation projects.

The company has worked in Egypt restoring its historical buildings for 18 years and has undertaken restoration work on mosques, temples and both the Red and Step Pyramids. Cintec anchors also have been used to restore other historically significant buildings across the globe, including Windsor Castle, the parliament building in Canada and even the White House.

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brick units and adjoining mortar joints, “bug holes” in mortar joints (where mortar doesn’t completely fill the joint), badly cracked or spalled brick, and other openings, such as those that may have been created by fasteners used to attach wires or antennas.

Sloped or projecting surfaces, such as those created by corbelling or “racking,” impede the flow of water and increase the

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amount of contact time water has with the masonry. Often, such features also are the site of separation cracks and exposed core-holes of brick units. They can, therefore, be major contributors to water permeance in the masonry.

Mortar joints play an important role in the water resistance of brick masonry. For chimney construction, only the concave, vee or compacted grapevine joint should be used.

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These joints provide two features essential to the shedding of water: a sloping profile and densified outer surface.

Raked joints are to be avoided for chimney constructions (as well as all other weather-exposed masonry), since they provide ledges for the accumulation of water and an outer surface that is usually coarse and non-densified. Head joints should also be avoided because they are often not filled completely to the full-bed depth of the brick. They are the most common source of leakage in brick masonry.

Roof-to-chimney flashing Flashing from the roof to the chimney is necessary to prevent water from leaking into the roof area where the chimney penetrates the roof. The “flashing” is normally inserted in two parts – step flashing, which is inserted under the roof shingles (or other roofing materials), and stepped counterflashing, which comes out of the chimney walls and turns down over the step flashing. The vertical legs of the flashing and counterflashing should be caulked with a construction sealant to prevent wind-driven rains from blowing into these areas.

When the dimension of the chimney parallel with the roofline (usually regarded as the chimney width) exceeds 30 inches, a cricket is usually required. Use of a cricket for chimneys is effective in aiding roof drainage from behind wide chimneys,

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Silicone caulks must be carefully selected, as many of these have acid curatives, which prevent proper bonding to mortar and concrete. again minimizing contact time of the water with the chimney, and preventing ponding of water.

Flashing materials should be metal – preferably copper, galvanized steel or stainless steel. Some plastics may be suitable, but are less durable.

Omission of flashing and counterflashing at the roof/chimney intersection, and the substitution of construction sealants (caulks) for these materials, is considered inferior workmanship. The weather-resistance of the structure is unreliable in the absence of these materials.

Masonry Fireplace & Chimney Handbook One of the most historic icons of masonry construction is the fireplace. Fireplaces have long been a great gathering place in the home for families. The masonry design for fireplaces goes beyond the standard details for walls, openings and parapets.

The geometries of the fireplace are of utmost importance to the functionality. Built masonry fireplaces require skill in design and construction.

James E. Amrhein, S.E. was a great masonry engineer who was the Executive Director of the Masonry Institute of America (MIA) in California. He exemplified the skills necessary for masonry design, and shared his knowledge with the design community through numerous educational resources. One of the MIA’s key pieces of educational literature: the Masonry Fireplace and Chimney Handbook Second Edition (1995) and the Masonry Fireplace and Chimney Handbook Third Edition (2004). The handbook discusses the components of fireplaces that homeowners, designers, and construction professionals need to know.

To purchase the Masonry Fireplace and Chimney Handbook, visit www.masonryinstitute.org.

Caulking materials Suitable caulking materials for use with products which contain Portland cement – such as mortar and concrete – must not contain acids. For this reason, silicone caulks must be carefully selected, as many of these have acid curatives, which prevent proper bonding to mortar and concrete. Such caulking used for joints may look watertight, but in fact may leak due to improper or incomplete bonding.

Caulking materials should be able to accommodate whatever movement takes place at a joint without tearing the joint material or pulling it loose from the adjacent materials.

The arrival of Old Man Winter doesn’t necessarily pose a threat to masonry chimneys. Careful attention to these important installation steps will ensure that your masonry chimney is constructed to withstand the elements for many years, no matter what the weather brings. yMAS This article was contributed by General Shale, www.generalshale.com.

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IN A CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENT CHALLENGED BY EVERINCREASING PERMIT AND CODE REQUIREMENTS, ONE PRINCIPLE REMAINS STEADFAST: the size of a building project does not necessarily correlate to the complexity of the project. At less than 500 square feet, a recent addition to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Boston ranks among the smallest pro bono projects Cameron Roberts, principal of Cameron Roberts Advisors, has undertaken in a career that spans more than 25 years.

Yet, the addition also represents one of the most complex projects Roberts has managed, when viewed through the lens of building envelope codes and permits.

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A matrix of code requirements Tucked into one of Boston’s historic neighborhoods, the St. Stephens Episcopal Church addition presented Roberts with a matrix of requirements, including both aesthetic and building science considerations.

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350 local youths and operates seven days a week, so the site was occupied by staff, congregants and youth program participants throughout the construction phase.

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“Wall technology is the most challenging frontier in building design.”

– Cameron Roberts, Principal, Cameron Roberts Advisors

requirements, the building envelope was subject to NFPA 285, energy code requirements for insulation in the walls, implementation of a waterproofing system and air infiltration requirements.

“We were faced with a matrix of requirements that needed to be met simultaneously,” Roberts says.

After researching multiple component manufacturers, Roberts considered retaining a building envelope consultant to address the challenging code requirements. He had engaged building envelope consultants in the past and was ready to go the consultant route again, when he came across an article about CavityComplete Wall Systems by Owens Corning in a trade magazine.

“The CavityComplete Wall System was a revelation,” he says, adding that Labor saving TotalFlash through wall flashing and water management system being installed. the wall system complied with all of (Note: When unavoidable penetrations occur, such as in the flashing membrane, CavityComplete the codes that the St. Stephen’s addiWall Systems provide MPE-1, a sealant that is fully tested for adhesion and compatibility to solve tion was required to meet. Another unusual jobsite sealing conditions that arise.) challenge was checked off the list, and the addition was one step closer to getting started.

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A system-driven approach to wall assemblies The system meets a real need for architects specifyIntroduced in 2014, CavityComplete Wall Systems, ing wall assemblies, says Roberts. “Wall technology is the masonry veneer over steel stud, wood stud or concrete mamost challenging frontier in building design,” he says. But sonry unit (CMU) backup, allow architects to easily specify he is not surprised that a manufacturer developed the sysand detail high-performance assemblies with components tems-based approach to wall assembly, noting that historithat are tested, proven and fully documented to be comcally manufacturers have led the way in terms of addressing pletely compatible, code compliant and warrantied (see code compliance while the design community has typically limited warranty at www.CavityComplete.com) to pernot been involved in addressing the issues. form together. The wall system components were tested and “Over the past 10 years, we’ve seen that manufacturers found to be fully compatible with each other in each system. are typically the first responders when it comes to getting While providing building professionals with a solution ahead of the code system,” he says. for addressing complex code environments, the CavityBuilding confidence into the job Complete Wall System was also developed to save architects and specifiers time and minimize the risk for errors and Of course, specifying a building’s wall assembly is only omissions. The system brings together components from part of the project. The assembly also needs to be properly Building Wraps and Insulation continued on page 32

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EnergyShield Wall Insulation Appropriate wall insulation for residential and commercial buildings keeps interiors temperate and comfortable, regardless of exterior weather conditions. Basically, this entails keeping cold air out/warm air in during the winter, and cool air in/ warm air out during the summer. A well-insulated building provides yearround comfort, cutting cooling and heating bills by up to 40 percent or 50 percent. In turn, this helps reduce the carbon footprint of the building.

Properly insulating the roofs, walls and (in some cases) floors helps meet these overarching goals. Whether a home or a commercial structure, deciding what with and how to sufficiently insulate a building depends on many factors, including where the building project is located and what types of building materials are used. Climates vary throughout the nation, which means different areas will have unique climate and weather conditions that will dictate how to properly insulate the building.

Wall insulation’s crucial role Using wall insulation is a key component in designing and constructing an energy-efficient building. While it can be retrofitted to existing buildings, the most efficient time to install wall insulation is during construction.

Builders and contractors have a variety of options when choosing wall insulation. One of the most energy-efficient and cost-effective ways to insulate walls is with continuous wall insulation (CI). As the name implies, CI is continuous across all structural members, and can be installed on the interior (certain issues apply) or exterior of the building envelope. This method can provide an air and vapor barrier, drainage plane, and potentially high R-values.

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heat bypasses the batt insulation and moves through the “thermal shorts” of the wall studs. Think of CI as a thermal blanket for a building’s walls, one that can reduce air loss and can act as a weather-resistant barrier beneath the cladding, if it is installed to do so. As a leader in the wall insulation manufacture i n d u s t r y, A t l a s o f f e r s w a l l C I products to suit many types of projects, including its EnergyShield Wall Insulation series.

Atlas’ EnergyShield wall insulation is made of closed-cell polyisocyanurate (polyiso) foam core, faced in the front with reflective foil, and in the back with a non-reflective facer. Walls sheathed with EnergyShield achieve high R-value and water resistance, making this rigid foam insulation suitable for a variety of CI applications.

It can create a water-resistant barrier that prevents liquid moisture (usually from rain) that has breached the exterior wall cladding from continuing into the exterior wall, thus preventing damage.

To insure high performance from the water resistant barrier, during installation all boards must have their joints taped or sealed to a joining board and appropriate flashing must be used for rough window and door openings. Atlas recommends sealing into rough opening flashing and to other portions of the building, including the roof and below grade. Each Atlas EnergyShield CI product has specific instructions for use, including conditions of use, examination of board requirements, and preparation of boards, all of which are provided in the installation guides.

When constructed correctly, the continuous barrier envelops all structural components and surfaces. It provides a continuous “seal,” which offers superior insulating properties. This polices air and moisture transfer. Using CI allows the temperatures inside the wall cavity to rise, resulting in a drier interior. Any moisture that does leak in, whether during construction and installation, or later because of leaks or water-related damage, is able to dry out.

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installed. For more than 45 years, Leo Laliberte, owner of Laliberte Construction Associates Inc. in Kingston, Mass., has served as a contractor in both the residential and commercial sector along with specializing in structural repair work.

Laliberte embraced the complex code challenges presented by the St. Stephen’s addition. “I like taking on the challenging jobs no one else likes to do,” he says.

Moisture control – specifically avoiding water infiltration in the walls – was a consideration that Laliberte was particularly interested in addressing. St. Stephens is located next to a high-rise apartment and water run-off issues have arisen in the past.

“Storms and humidity are a big problem in New England, and protecting against moisture infiltration can prevent a lot of maintance problems in the future,” he says, recalling the period in the 1980s, when some builders insulated

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Moisture control was a consideration that Laliberte was particularly interested in addressing. extensively and then wrapped walls in plastic before putting up the sheet rock and plaster, allowing moisture to build up.

“That was a nightmare,” he recalls. The St. Stephen’s addition was the first time Laliberte’s company had used the CavityComplete Wall System, and he said the system was easy to install. “Once you learn the proper steps, it’s very easy to work with and apply, and it’s especially comforting to know that once the job is done, you don’t have to worry about moisture infiltration.”

Architects also encounter questions during the building process and Roberts praises the technical support and warranty backing the systemized wall approach.

“The completely compatible warranty is new,” he says.

“Normally, architects are dependent on consultants to tell them what component might be causing the problem. The CavityComplete warranty covers all of the components in the wall system, and it is backed up by a team of technical experts.

There’s no need to figure out which component expert to consult when it comes to warranty questions. And, technical expertise is crucial when it comes to maintaining credibility on site.”

Assurance and confidence for building owners While CavityComplete is a wall system that helps building professionals specify systems confidently, Laliberte says the sytem also offers assurance to building occupants by reducing the maintenance costs associated with water damage and reducing energy costs (actual savings vary). In addition to dealing with humidity in the Northeast, the CavityComplete Wall System is well suited to the southern climate as it helps walls retain less humidity, which in turn helps a building’s air conditioning system operate more efficiently. yMAS Herbert Slone has worked as an architect, building code official, and teacher of codes and standards in the Kent State University College of Architecture and Environmental Design. He currently is chief architect and manager of commercial building systems for Owens Corning. He has more than 40 years in construction and 30 years in the insulation industry.

NOTE: As Masonry was going to press, the addition at St. Stephen’s was being completed, and both Roberts and Laliberte are excited about making the additional space available to the church staff and those it serves. Moving forward, they see an opportunity for the building industry to support more systemized solutions.

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IT USED TO BE AN ARTICLE OF FAITH IN THE MASONRY INDUSTRY THAT TIGHT, CUT-UP JOBS would slow production to a crawl and slice

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into profits. New innovations in scaffolding are turning that rule on its head, enabling masons to fit scaffolds into narrow alleys and elevator shafts and work more efficiently. It’s all a matter of choosing the right scaffolding product for the job and using it correctly.

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A growing number of projects require masons to work in areas where there is little room between structures to set up scaffolds.

“Using the right equipment can mean the difference between profits and loss,” says Clint Bridges, VP of EZ Scaffolding. “A scaffold that puts the worker at a safe and productive level is what you strive to accomplish. Going cheap and rigging something up can actually cost you much more in loss of production, not to mention injuries, etc. than using the right equipment.”

A growing number of projects require masons to work in areas where there is little room between structures to set up scaffolds. Elevator shafts, stairwells, balconies and alcoves are familiar tight-squeeze tasks for masons, but more and more jobs are requiring masons to work in narrow alleys or breezeways between buildings or in confined courtyards.

“Elevator shafts and staircases seem to be at the top,” says Mike Solomon, CEO of Premier Scaffold Solutions. “It’s also common in downtown areas across the USA and working in alleyways or off different floor elevations is becoming more frequent.”

Elevating scaffolding and new mast climbers designed to work in tight spaces reduce the amount of time masons must spend setting up scaffolding and make feeding materials up to the platform easier, as well.

Innovations in elevating scaffolding, mast climbers Justin Breithaupt, owner of Non-Stop Scaffolding, says that elevating scaffolding products are proving to be very successful for tight jobs. In the past, elevating scaffolding has been considered only helpful for tall and straight walls.

This is changing as masons are finding success in using elevating scaffolding for tight fit and cut-up jobs.

“Surprise, surprise, it turns out that elevating scaffolding happens to be the best solution for cut-up, sawtooth and tight spots,” he says.

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Briethaupt said the key to successfully using elevating scaffolding for these jobs is to set up each tower as an independent tower. Boards can be run along any side of the tower, allowing elevated scaffolding to follow the contour of a building. Traditional scaffolds must be set up on level surfaces because either side of the scaffold must be level. Independent towers can be set up on ground of differing heights, so long as the platform is level.

Breithaupt says forklifts can easily move Non-Stop Scaffolding products into place by picking them up from the side and placing them on the outside of narrow alleys or spaces where they need to go, making it easy for contractors to set up towers. Reducing set up time for scaffolding can greatly improve productivity on masonry job sites.

Mast climbers have been problematic for tight job sites as they often cannot fit into space-limited areas. A new generation of mast climbers has been designed for tight-fit jobs, however, and these devices are helping masons working on tight jobs enjoy the convenience mast climbers provide.

Bridges said EZ Scaffolding now has a compact mast climber that can roll through a three-foot door and be set up by hand. Bridges said this smaller mast climber is allowing masons to use mast climbers for more tight squeeze jobs. Because mast climbers can easily adjust to the height needed during a masonry job, they can greatly increase worker productivity and

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In some indoor areas, tight confines can put workers at hazard of inhaling hazardous fumes.

Safety concerns Tight jobs carry their own specific safety issues that masons need to pay close attention to so they can avoid injuries.

The scarcity of space makes getting scaffolding components in and out of the work area difficult, as fork lifts have little room to maneuver. Even when scaffolds or mast climbers are set up, the limited area available makes providing bricks and other supplies to workers on the scaffold difficult and sometimes dangerous. In some indoor areas, tight confines can put workers at hazard of inhaling hazardous fumes if proper ventilation is not provided.

“Due to a tighter area people and material always are on top of each other and the trip hazards seem to be much higher,” says Solomon, Premier Scaffold.

“What needs to be done in all situations is to be aware of your surroundings at all times and follow all OSHA and manufacturing regulations.”

Breithaupt says that one way his NonStop elevating scaffolds help prevent injuries is by providing a safe way to bring supplies up to the platform. Breithaupt said his scaffolds are equipped with a trapdoor and a winch that can be used to hoist needed materials up to the scaffold platform. Breithaupt said this innovation allows masons to safely continue work without having to go back down for materials.

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tight squeeze jobs will require custom made scaffolding solutions.

“We did a job in Athens, Ga., that had many tight alcoves,” Bridges says. “We have recently designed a compact mast climber that can fit into tight spaces while still having a capacity for masonry – 10,000 pounds. We originally designed some custom steel decks to fit the alcoves. However, when we arrived on the job to install the scaffold, the wood frame contractor’s work was not the dimension it was supposed to be. It was a lot tighter! As usual, they expect the mason to make it look good. We were able to retrofit the scaffold with adjustable arms to fit the wall. It provided the contractor with a productive and safe platform. The retrofit has since become a standard feature.”

Although masons are known for innovating to solve problems, when it comes to modifying scaffolding systems for tight jobs, creative problem solving should be left to scaffold manufacturing professionals.

Solomon says the absolute worst thing masons can do regarding scaffolding in a tight squeeze situation is to use a system that is not designed for the job at hand. Solomon said masons in need of a job-specific fix should contact the manufacturer of their scaffolding for assistance. Money and time invested in bringing the manufacturer onboard will be recouped in reduced exposure to potential injuries, work slowdowns and government fines and penalties.

“Resist the temptation to design or rig it yourself,” Bridges says. “Make sure you have the manufacturer or at least a professional engineer look at it.” yMAS Jim Cook is a freelance writer based in Dothan, Ala. He can be reached atjim.cook.is@gmail.com.

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By “Coach” Gary Micheloni

Gift of the Christmas Dog The first time I met Kingsley, he was standing just inside my front door on Christmas morning 2009. My kids knew we were thinking about getting a second dog – a big dog – to be a companion for our golden retriever, Olivia, so they brought one to us! A Great Pyrenees, Kingsley definitely met the definition of a big dog – our Christmas Dog! He instantly became a part of our family, and we gave him his forever home.

In his too-short life, Kingsley’s actions spoke volumes to me, and I think they will for you. He and I once did a public service video on YouTube, which you can still watch if you search “Kingsley the Marketing Dog.” We urged people who have horses or any kind of pets to take responsibility for them, to provide the care they deserve. Too many socalled, pet owners simply abandon them when things get difficult. Kingsley was a very big dog that came into our lives from someone who no longer wanted him. He didn’t come to our family from a “rescue” organization, but traveled the long road of neglect. We guessed his age then to be about 3 or 4.

In a way, he’s the perfect model for a contractor: independent, but caring.

He had the sweetest personality imaginable, but was fiercely protective of his home. His huge front paws could quickly dig through hard dirt, making it fluffy and comfy for him to nap on.

He loved his role as protector, but he also fancied himself as a lap dog – all 100+ pounds of him – and he wasn’t shy about invading your space. Kingsley demonstrated unconditional love for his family and took seriously his job as guardian. But that wasn’t all.

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He loved to go outside with me.

When I’d put on my “Coach Gary” hat, he’d jump up and check to see if he was invited. And, if I showed him his leash or just said, “Want to go for a walk,” he got excited. His two favorite activities outside were going for a ride in my car or for a walk. In fact, during our walks, he would often pull me over to the left rear door of my car and wait for us to go somewhere.

As he grew older and suffered from arthritis, it became more difficult for him to get to his feet. Sometimes, when I called to him, he didn’t get up – except for when he saw me get my hat and hold up his leash. That just inspired him to not give up, but our walks became shorter and shorter.

Our last outdoor walk was on a Sunday night in late-August. He had hardly moved that day, and I wanted to encourage him to eat, drink or move around a bit. All to no avail as he just continued to lie outside. So I tried one last idea as dusk settled in. I put on my hat and showed him his leash. True to his heritage, he struggled to his feet, walked inside our house and waited at the front door for me to attach his leash. We went outside for our shortest walk ever – only a couple of hundred feet – and then he needed to lie down, right where he was. I had to phone my wife to come and help me bring him back inside. Karen and I knew his end was near but, even as worn out as he was, he still had that big, beautiful grin on his face.

Kingsley left us on Tuesday morning, about 6 a.m. I found him moments after, lying down near our front door, exactly where I first saw him six

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years ago this Christmas. He was still warm.

Sounds crazy, but that dog inspired me. His presence always encouraged me. The healing effect from loving an animal is amazing, so our plan is to adopt another dog and, perhaps, also provide foster care for one. We think it’s a way to honor Kingsley. There are rescue organizations and shelters everywhere. Thousands of pets are counting on you, so don’t quit on them. Kingsley never did.

My wish for you and your family is that you find real meaning this holiday season. May a very special gift and blessing enter your home, and – just maybe – walk on into your heart. yMAS Copyright 2015 Gary Micheloni

COACH GARY’S CORNER: Gary Micheloni is a dog lover, construction company marketer, speaker, author, consultant and coach. Write him at FullContactTeam@gmail.com.

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TECHNOLOGY

By Nathan Podkaminer

The Need for Technology in the Construction Industry As we look back on our own lives and the lives of our grandparents, it is easy to see a snapshot of 60 to 100 years.

So many new developments have been made during this timeframe that have a direct and indirect influence on all of us.

We quickly think of medicine, transportation and communication. These arenas have been changed dramatically. Can you imagine where we would be without penicillin? Air travel is common place to us now. To our elder grandparents, it wasn’t even an idea. And communication – the cell phone is a way of life today.

So what about the construction industry? Count on your fingers (you probably don’t need your toes) the real improvements to the industry. Yes, we have lasers that help us with grades and elevations. Much better than the water hose with glass tubes at the ends. This has been a real boost for the site work segment, for cuts/fills and grades. But, for the most part, the work of the construction industry has been the same for generations. People have done the hard and taxing work. Dad, Grandpa and their predecessors worked day in and out, building our country and the world.

We have a tremendous opportunity today to use the advancements of technology and to find new advancements, to bring the construction industry into the 21st century. The backs of manpower and womanpower should not be the primary tool of the industry. We have, I believe, an obligation to the people of the industry to make their lives better and improve the efficiencies of the construction process. In short, the construction industry should advance, just like its 48 |

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counterparts in medicine, transportation and communication.

Where have we been?

Men have historically lifted the load, carried it to the needed location and placed it in its desired location. Cranes and other lifting devices have aided the processes that were done with pulleys and ropes. We should marvel at the Roman and Greek structures, how they were constructed with the available means and methods – a tremendous achievement. Time and economics are now increasing the need for new means and methods. The industry does not have the luxury of endless durations, and the work force is slowly diminishing as experienced tradesmen age. The workforce needs to be protected from injury and age-related physical developments. One cannot be satisfied to continue the course. The career positions should be both challenging and rewarding, and attractive to new young talent.

Who will lead the way?

Universities, technical schools and organized labor are the primary sources and leaders for educating the workforce of the future. A great opportunity exists in the construction industry, largely due to the continuous need to build. Training and education are at the heart of the future. As other industries have implemented new technology, including robotics, they have gone through periods of re-training and increased education. That has allowed

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those industries to create high-demand technical jobs and attract a stronger work force. New studies have shown that implementing robotics and new technology helps companies to be more efficient and, in many cases, doesn’t reduce the number of jobs but can actually increase that number. Re-training and education are a big part of that job growth. We can’t continue to think short term and expect our industry to grow and succeed. We must think about attracting more young people and giving them new, engaging tools to make their job more appealing and interesting. Investing in new technology, equipment and training is an investment in your people and the future of the industry. yMAS Nathan Podkaminer is the cofounder of Construction Robotics.

He is a registered architect with more than 40 years of experience managing multimillion-dollar construction projects and has brought many new construction concepts to the region. He is a senior executive with the HueberBreuer Construction Co. in Syracuse, N.Y., and was critical in the growth of the company from four employees when he started in 1975 to more than 45 today.

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SAFETY

By Allison Everett Trayler

The Philosophy of Domestic Safety Growing up in a whirl of masonry jargon and safety lectures, it was expected that I, being the daughter Brazos Masonry’s head safety director, Zach Everett, would always be safety conscious. Though our family of six females and only two fun-loving males was hardly at risk to engage in fatally dangerous activities, our father would step in to monitor any outside threats to our safety. He treated safety as treasured knowledge and a philosophy to follow at home, not just as binding laws to be upheld on construction sites.

Naturally, as we grew older, the boundaries of safety and masonry involvement gradually loosened. Little did I know that, at the tender age of 17, I would marry into yet another masonry family. My husband, working as an estimator and project manager, has frequently worn the hat of a safety man as well. Through life experience and the observance of paramount role models, I believe in the importance of transmitting safety principles from work to home, children’s domestic safety, and esteeming safety as a philosophy.

Despite having a safety director as the head of our household, family activities were far from dull. All eight of us, stretching from toddlers to parents, delved into whitewater rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, and sky diving (my father never conceded to the toddlers skydiving). All the while, the safety principles from my father’s work life were bleeding over into our family endeavors. www.masonrymagazine.com

Being the second born of six children, I was allowed to accompany my elder sister, Meagan Trayler, as our father brought us into Mexico to an orthodontist appointment. I was 12 years old at the time, and we had to walk on foot over the border, leaving about 15 minutes of exposure through the streets of Mexico.

In this instance, as the three of us walked hastily along through numerous stares and probing observances, myself taking up the rear, a grown man got caught up quickly behind me, picking up loose change off the street and insisting that I had dropped it. This compelled me to stop and claim it. I had carried no change. While I was in no fatal circumstance, Father still took his two adolescent girls by the hands and herded us in a direct path toward the orthodontist’s office. Children’s safety is, without equal, of eminent importance.

Lessons on the gravity of domestic safety are often learned the hard way, and at the least expected times.

For instance, for many people globally, Christmas is in the air. However, every year, an average of 210 homes catch fire at the expense of a Christmas tree. Between the years of 1992 and 1996, out of the total 44,600 residential fires reported each year, 530 of them involved a Christmas tree.

Amid the number of home structure fires between 2009 and 2013 (357,000), a devastating amount of 2,470 people died, and more than12,890 civilians were injured.

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The culture of safety must be interwoven into the fibers of our lifestyle to secure our children’s protection. If taking those extra precautionary measures feels like a draining chore to check off of your to-do list, you are following safety as law, and not as a lifestyle. Growing up with parents who ensured that all of our endeavors were orchestrated in the safest way possible, the imprint of that lifestyle is now ingrained into their six individual children who will, one day, have families of their own. When it comes to family, carelessness can be costly, while safety brings success. The bleeding of your safety principles from work into your home, recognizing the gravity of domestic protection, and holding to safety as a philosophy are invaluable elements in the security of our families’ futures. yMAS Allison Everett Trayler can be reached at Allison.trayler@gmail.com.

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NEWS News From MCAA MCAA Member Benefit: Save With LifeLock The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has partnered with LifeLock, an identity theft protection company.

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Education offered at MCAA Convention In February, the MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas offers many educational opportunities. Earn Masonry Certification credit, while gathering the information you need to stay competitive, increase profits and strengthen your operation.

Dozens of courses will be offered, including: Foreman Development Course

Masonry field supervisors need to manage both people and resources in order to have a successful and profitable project. Labor is the only unknown factor on a project, everything else is fixed.

The Masonry Foreman Development Course has been designed to provide your key employees with the skills necessary to become an effective job foreman and profit center for your company. This two-day intensive course will teach the key areas of responsibility for foremen such as communication, leadership, problem solving, accident prevention, cost awareness, planning and organizing, production control, and contract documents.

Advanced Masonry Estimating

In this two-day course, all participants will be issued several sets of blueprints including a major retail project and an elementary school. Attendees will review all blueprint and specifications before using Tradesmen’s Software to prepare an on-screen, 3D estimate. All participants are encouraged to bring a laptop computer with Tradesmen’s Software’s On Screen 3D Estimator installed if they want to have hands on estimating.

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design and construct bracing for a variety of common masonry structures. This course is intended to teach project managers, safety managers, foremen and any other responsible person to understand and implement the OSHA regulation on wall bracing, and the Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls Under Construction. Completion of this course will allow your people to safely and efficiently design adequate masonry wall bracing.

Networking Roundtables Networking Round Table Discussions will engage different positions within a masonry company. The group will address and discuss issues of relevance to the duties they perform. The session will have an appointed leader from within the segment. That person will initiate conversation and coordinate the time for the group. Attendees should be prepared to participate in conversation about the issues at hand and should be willing to share best practices. This is a great opportunity to openly discuss topics with other peers from around the country in a non-competitive atmosphere and for your company to walk away with a host of new best practices to implement in your company.

Visit www.masoncontractors.org/ convention for a full list of events taking place during the MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry and to register.

– Tim O’Toole, MCAA Director of Marketing, Education and Information Technology

Rental Hall of Fame Inducts Two As ARA prepares to honor its 60th anniversary with a celebration at The Rental Show 2016 in Atlanta, two rental leaders will become the latest inductees into the Rental Hall of Fame. Lew Hudson and Gene Rahll have built long, influential careers based on sharing the knowledge they’ve gained to help others create their own business success.

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ter, will be formally inducted during The Rental Show’s keynote session.

ARA created the Rental Hall of Fame in 2000 to foster an appreciation of the historical development of the equipment rental industry and the leaders who have made the industry what it is today. Each year, nominations are accepted to recognize individuals who have made a substantial impact on the industry at the national or international level. The 2016 keynote session will be Monday, Feb. 22, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center.

For more information, visit www.ARArental.org.

Terex Hosts Conference, Open Day in Oklahoma City On Oct. 12, more than 100 distributors arrived in Oklahoma City, Iowa, for the Terex MPS Americas Distributor Conference and Open Event 2015. Distributors were given business updates about Terex Corp., the Terex Materials Processing Business segment and the strategy and vision of Terex MPS for 2016.

Product Forums were held, whereby distributors were informed of the Product Roadmap for all Terex MPS products, ranging from crushers, screens, portable and modular equipment. Distributors and Terex Team Members visited the facilities of the Terex OKC site as well.

Pavestone Releases Mobile App for Hardscape Market Pavestone, a manufacturer of segmental concrete products for the commercial, residential, contractor, industrial and retail consumer markets, has released an interactive mobile app at Hardscape North America (HNA).

A comprehensive resource for completing hardscape projects from start to finish, Pavestone created the mobile app as a commitment to its customers as residential and commercial landscape demand trends upward.

According to market researcher Freedonia Group, the five-year landscape project demand is forecast to grow 5.3 percent per year from $5.3 billion in 2014 to $8.2 billion in 2019. Of the four landscape project categories considered

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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.

DECEMBER 2015 A.I. Prince Technical High School Hartford, CT 860-951-7112 www.cttech.org/PRINCE/Technologies/ masonry/masonry.htm Instructor Member

Doctor Pavers Team Harrison, NY 800-592-0181 www.doctorpavers.com Contractor Member

Fraco Products Ltd. St. Mathias-Sur-Richelien, QC Canada 450-658-0094 www.fraco.com National Associate Member

N. M. Bunge, Inc. Evansville, IN 812-424-2704 www.nmbungeinc.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.

in the forecast, concrete pavers and segmental wall units project for the greatest annual growth at 7.3 percent.

In addition to nationwide access to Pavestone, product information for CST, Willamette Graystone and Flagstone is available to mobile app users geo-located or self-identified in appropriate areas. Pavestone, CST, Willamette Graystone and Flagstone are members of The QUIKRETE Companies segmental concrete products division.

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free Pavestone mobile app provides a robust menu of interactive options highlighted by a “Project Planner,” which considers every detail, including design elements and product specifications for transforming commercial or residential outdoor spaces.

For more information, visit www.pavestone.com.

Organizational Changes in PCA’s D.C. Office The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has added Rachel Derby to its Washington, D.C., staff. Derby will serve as VP of government affairs, focusing on legislative relationships and advocacy.

PCA also announced that, effective Nov. 1, A. Todd Johnston has been promoted to executive VP of government affairs, and Collin Long has been promoted to senior director of government affairs.

Derby comes to PCA from the Toy Industry Association, where she was senior director of federal government affairs. In that role she managed outreach with the White House, Congress, and other regulatory agencies and led the organization’s strategies on environmental sustainability, chemical regulations, and social responsibility.

Johnston, who joined the PCA team in January 2015, will oversee all of the association’s government affairs operations, including activities at both the federal and state levels.

Long, who has been with PCA for three years, will continue his work of fostering relationships and representing industry interests, primarily in the legislative arena.

For more information, visit www.cement.org.

News From LATICRETE LATICRETE, a manufacturer offering installation and finishing systems for the building industry, announced regional sales manager Peter McKeon recently raised $13,717, when he rode in the Pan Mass Challenge this summer. It was the sixth time that McKeon has participated in the event.

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Both lost battles with cancer.

The 192-mile bike ride across the state of Massachusetts raises money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and 100 percent of the funds McKeon raised will go directly to the Dana-Farber’s mission to provide compassionate care to children and adults with cancer, while advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of cancer.

New hires LATICRETE has named Eerik Maandi, Ph.D., as VP of research and development in Nor th Amer ica.

Before joining LATICRETE, Maandi held several posit ions at Hen kel Corp., most recently serving as the company’s director of innovaEerik Maandi tion and technology. Before his tenure with Henkel, he held the position of senior development chemist at the Loctite Corp.

Jesler Savi Freitas has been hired as a regional manager, South America, for LATICRETE. Reporting to Rivaldo Tiscoski, LATICRETE regional director of Latin America and the Caribbean, Savi Freitas is charged with maintaining existing customer relationships and identifying new opportunities to increase sales of LATICRETE products and solutions across South America.

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On Oct. 13, MC&MCA members and staff welcomed Stephanie Pierce of the Masonry Institute of Iowa (MII) to Roseville, Minn. Pierce is the executive director at the Masonry Institute of Iowa.

She was in town to learn from the many great experiences of the MC&MCA. Her organization has been in existence since 1975 and is always looking for ways to grow and improve its services.

The MII’s purpose is to promote brick and block in construction. It is involved with contractor certification, works the design community to promote masonry, and provides an architect lead masonry project awards contest.

Aerial Access Equipment Joins Manitou Dealer Network Aerial Access Equipment to the Gehl dealer network. Gehl is a manufacturer of compact equipment for agriculture and construction markets. Aerial Access Equipment provides sales and service to southern Louisiana and the southeastern part of Texas for Gehl compact track loaders and compact excavators. To learn more about Aerial Access Equipment, visit www.aae-la.com. For more information, visit www.gehl.com.

Catch George Hedley at World of Concrete George Hedley says that most construction BIZ owners and managers have a long list of things they’re working on all at the same time. By “multi-tasking,” you think you’re accomplishing a lot. But are you really moving towards your big goal? Staying busy keeps you busy doing the same things over and over, with little movement towards what will make you really successful.

When Hedley helps BIZ-Owners to list out the big things they want to make happen during the next five years, it gets them focused on the big things. For example, if your big thing is to grow, will ordering materials or scheduling crews help you grow? If your big thing is to develop 10 new loyal customers, will putting another bid together help you December 2015

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find loyal customers? If your big thing is to find a strong project manager to run your projects, will visiting jobsites to check in with your foreman help you find a project manager?

What big thing will make your company become great? What do you need to focus on to make it happen? What do you need to do with your time to achieve your big thing?

Hedley will be presenting four seminars during World of Concrete, Feb. 1 through 4, 2016, in Las Vegas. He will have time to meet with three contractors for a Bizcoach session. Email him for a proposal and to arrange a time to meet, GH@HardhatPresentations.com.

TEC Exterior Tile Installation Webinar Recording Available Online Sponsored by TEC and hosted by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), TEC presented its “Strategies for Exterior Tile Installations”

webinar in summer 2015 with the help of technical support manager, Tom Plaskota. A recording of the presentation is now available to the public.

The webinar broke a new record for NTCA registration, and more than 125 tile and flooring contractors tuned in to learn more about products and strategies for successful outdoor tile installations. The presentation stressed the importance of careful tile selection, substrate preparation and mortar and grout selection.

Plaskota used his 30 years of tile and flooring industry experience to cover all aspects of a well-executed exterior tile installation. The highly informative webinar resulted in an exciting and engaging dialogue amongst its viewers.

To keep the conversation going, a recording of the webinar has been made available at http://bit.ly/1RMajRB for those who were unable to attend. The TEC Exterior Tile Installation Guide can be found at http://bit.ly/1KxKHSV.

Equipment Rental Industry Five-Year Forecast: Even Growth The American Rental Association’s (ARA) latest forecast calls for equipment rental industry revenue growth in the United States of 6.7 percent in 2016 and 2017, 6.2 percent in 2018 and 5.8 percent in 2019 to reach $48.7 billion.

The growth pace is slightly more moderate than the previous two years, but the industry’s progress is consistently positive regardless of changes in oil and gas, construction and other segments equipment rental companies serve.

The economic analysis from the ARA Rental Market Monitor subscription service suggests that the ongoing rebound in real residential construction in 2015 will help fuel the growth in the construction and industrial equipment and the general tool rental segments.

The short-term forecast for Canada is more subdued in 2016, with expectations of 0.8 percent growth in equipment rental revenue to reach $4.98 billion, with a greater rebound of 5.7 percent in 2017, 6.3 percent in 2018 and 5.6 percent in 2019 to reach $5.9 billion.

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2016 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 World Championship Roster After four months on the road and 20 tour stops across North America, the 2015 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 Regional Series is officially complete. The “Road to Las Vegas” is paved for the 20 teams that won their qualifying competition. With the roster set for the 2016 World Championship event, which includes the 2015 returning Champion Fred Campbell and SPEC MIX TOP CRAFTSMAN Garrett Hood, plus a bricklayer from Australia, a total of 23 elite bricklayers and their respective mason tenders will be headed to Vegas to compete for the title: “World’s Best Bricklayer!”

The 14th Annual SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 World Championship event will be held Feb. 3, 2016, at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry tradeshow in the Gold Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. With as many as 4,000 spectators in attendance and thousands of live webcast viewers tuned in to watch 23 world-class masons compete, the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 is the largest masonry competition in the construction industry. In a town where “cash is king,” it’s only fitting that these masonry teams will compete for about $100,000 in cash and prizes, including a 2016 Ford F-250 XLT 4x4 Crew Cab truck.

The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 is revered as the premier promotion of the masonry industry that showcases the skill and craftsmanship of its tradesmen. The competition is unique in that it promotes masonry both regionally and internationally through an exciting year-round campaign that culminates in Las Vegas during the World of Concrete tradeshow. The mission of the program is to unite all the major players in the masonry trade: manufacturers, suppliers, associations, contractors, masons, mason apprentices, mason tenders, media and their enthusiastic families to promote masonry construction and the trade.

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Returning 2015 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 Champion Mason: Fred Campbell, Mason Tender: Tony Shelton Contractor: Creative Masonry Inc., Greenville, TN Ohio Mason: Emilio Dibra, Mason Tender: Charlie Cheatham Contractor: United Masonry, Cleveland, OH Eastern Tennessee Mason: Jason Peek, Mason Tender: Jake Peek Contractor: Peek Masonry, Churchill, TN Utah Mason: Scott Tuttle, Mason Tender: Brian Tuttle Contractor: Quik Trowell, Clearfield, UT Alabama Mason: Darrell Evett, Mason Tender: Joey Evans Contractor: Evett Masonry, Scottsboro, AL Illinois Mason: Steve Cleveland, Mason Tender: Sedat Süpürgeci Contractor: Midwest Masonry, Valparaiso, IN Colorado Mason: Esteban Cabral Ceballos, Mason Tender: Oscar Luis Gaucin Contractor: Phoenix Masonry, Thornton, CO Pennsylvania Mason: Vince Polverini, Mason Tender: Richard Small Contractor: D.M. Sabia & Company Inc., Conshohocken, PA Wisconsin Mason: Nick Brock, Mason Tender: Jake Brock Contractor: Exteriors Plus LLC, Jefferson, WI Washington Mason: Phil Evans, Mason Tender: Brenden Evans Contractor: R & D Masonry, Marysville, WA South Carolina Mason: David Kelly, Mason Tender: Matthew Kelly Contractor: Kelly Masonry, Pendleton, SC Returning 2015 SPEC MIX TOP CRAFTSMAN Mason: Garrett Hood, Mason Tender: Ed Huntley Contractor: Huntley Brothers Company, Monroe, NC Oklahoma Mason: Darian Douthit, Mason Tender: Andy Zepeda Contractor: Providence Masonry, Miami, OK Ontario, Canada Mason: Mario Alves, Mason Tender: Kevin Avila Contractor: A & M Masonry, Hamilton, ON, Canada Western Tennessee Mason: Bruce Miller, Mason Tender: Jorge Goitia Contractor: Miller Masonry Inc., Riverside, IA California Mason: David Jones Sr., Mason Tender: Mark Starkweather Contractor: Bratton Masonry Inc., Fresno, CA

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17. New England Mason: Mark Wells Sr., Mason Tender: Mark Wells Jr Contractor: American Masonry Corp., Beverly, NJ 18. British Columbia, Canada Mason: Riel Voigt, Mason Tender: Theo Van Tunen Contractor: S & S Masonry, Langley, BC, Canada 19. Texas Mason: Jacobo Ramirez, Mason Tender: Jesus Zepeda Contractor: Ranch Masonry, Houston, TX 20. North Carolina Mason: Matt Cash, Mason Tender: Chet Huntley Contractor: Huntley Brothers Company, Monroe, NC 21. Alberta, Canada Mason: Ken Rutley, Mason Tender: Logan Kessler Contractor: Mayzes Masonry Inc., Medicine Hat, AB, Canada 22. Arizona Mason: David Puga Arce, Mason Tender: Filiberto Granados Contractor: G & G Masonry, Glendale, AZ 23. Australia Mason: Travis Sweetnam, Mason Tender: Anthony Giordano Contractor: T & A Bricklaying, Mornington, Victoria, Australia For more information, contact: Ashley Wolfe, awolfe@specmix.com.

IPAF eLearning Raises Standard for AWP Operator Training IPAF has launched its new, enhanced eLearning module as part of its full training program for American and Canadian operators of aerial work platforms (AWPs), also known as mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). The launch follows two years of trials and further development and testing. IPAF has now unveiled a high-quality eLearning module that delivers flexibility and interactive tools, with the same emphasis on practical training.

“The eLearning technology changes the learning experience for operators and drives the safety message home in a very positive way,” says Andy Studdert, IPAF president and CEO of NES Rentals. IPAF member NES was among the first to push the development of IPAF eLearning and was actively involved in the trials.

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Education Calendar The following is the MCAA’s education calendar: December 2 How to Become an Equal Partner with the General Contractor Location: www.masoncontractors.org/live Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 1.5 Cost: Free to all attendees

December 9 QA/QC Requirements for Masonry Construction Location: www.masoncontractors.org/live Discipline: Codes and Standards Credits: 1 Cost: Free to all attendees

December 16 Seismic Requirements of the Building Code Location: www.masoncontractors.org/live Discipline: Codes and Standards Credits: 1 Cost: Free to all attendees

January 31 Masonry Foreman Development Course Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 16 Cost: $775 per attendee

February 1 Advanced Masonry Estimating Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Bidding Practices Credits: 16 Cost: $775 per attendee

February 1 Construction Boot Camp for Field Leaders—Four Corners of Field Leadership Excellence

February 1 Increasing Job Site Productivity—A Fifteen-Point Program Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 3

February 1 The Keys to Successful Negotiation Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 1.5

February 1 Train-the-Trainer: Aerial and Scissor Lifts Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Safety Credits: 4

February 1 Train-the-Trainer: Construction Forklifts Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Safety Credits: 4

February 1 Winning Communication Skills that Produce Results Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 1.5

February 2 25 Down-and-Dirty Ways to Increase Profits Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 3

Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 8

February 2 Construction Boot Camp for Foreman & Supervisors— Becoming a Strategic Thinker & Planner Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 8

February 2 Estimate Accurate Job Costs— Know Your Labor, Equipment, Overhead & Profit Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Bidding Practices Credits: 1.5

February 2 Managing and Motivating Your People by Personality Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: General Credits: 3

February 2 OSHA’s Top 10 Citations and How to Avoid Them Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Safety Credits: 1.5

February 2 Train-the-Trainer: Rigging and Signaling Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Safety Credits: 4

February 3 A Simple Guide to Running Your Business by the Numbers Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Ethics and Business Practices Credits: 1.5

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News From Stihl The groundbreaking for a new STIHL distribution site recently took place in Oxford, Conn. Northeast STIHL, a division of STIHL Inc., services customers throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Vermont.

The new STIHL distribution location was selected for its access to Interstate 84 and other main routes for deliveries, allowing for one-day shipping service to most of the 1,000plus dealers in the Northeast region.

STIHL Inc. distributes its products across the U.S. through a two-tiered system, selling products through a network of independent distributors and company-owned branches.

Distributors and branches, in turn, sell products to authorized STIHL servicing dealers nationwide.

Stihl breaks ground on a new facility.

Casey McGrath, the current branch manager for Northeast STIHL, will serve as the branch manager for the new location. The new Northeast

STIHL facility will occupy 24 acres with 120,000 square feet and should be ready the fall of 2016.

Charitable work

On behalf of the more than 8,500 STIHL dealers nationwide, STIHL Inc. recently presented a check for $67,000 to the Resurrecting Lives Foundation, a nonprofit focused on raising money to assist Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

STIHL dealers raised money through stock purchases of Americanmade Resurrecting Lives Foundation shirts and caps through the STIHL OUTFITTERS program, the apparel line for STIHL. Resurrecting Lives Foundation assists in the recovery and reintegration of Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom who are suffering from TBI. Due to cost constraints and logistics, TBI treatment teams are not available in the majority of Veterans Administration centers and outpatient clinics serving Veterans.

The donation was presented to the Resurrecting Lives Foundation board

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of directors on Oct. 23, 2015 by Crader Distributing Co. president and RLF Board Member, Stan Crader, at the ViaQuest headquarters in Dublin, Ohio.

The gift from STIHL dealers will help Resurrecting Lives Foundation continue to be an organizing force for collaboration between the military,

Veterans Administration and civilian worlds to promote health care, employment and education for America’s returning heroes.

For more information about the Resurrecting Lives Foundation, visit www.resurrectinglives.org. For more information on STIHL Inc., visit www.stihlusa.com yMAS

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If You Show Them You Care, They Will Follow You To quote the great Vince Lombardi: “It is essential to understand that battles are primarily won in the hearts of men.

Men respond to leadership in a most remarkable way and, once you have won his heart, he will follow you anywhere.”

This is absolutely true in sports as well as business. Both sports and business are competitive; demand self-confidence; require team work; and use strategies to achieve success. And, like a sports team, leadership must reveal to their players (or workers, in this case) that the organization has their best interests at heart – that he or she cares about the members of the team, at all levels and at all times.

This quote from Lombardi sits on the desk of Bill, the owner of a successful contracting company. Bill grew his company from scratch over several years. He loved his people, and they expressed their loyalty through their efforts, work habits and the company’s undeniable success. The company was so successful that, one day, Bill could no longer manage operations on his own.

So, Bill decided to seek a general manager (GM) to manage operations for him.

After a long search, he found the perfect candidate who we will call John (to protect the innocent, of course.) John was educated, smart, could sell, and had the drive. John was the real deal, the full package.

Bill hired John and announced the change to his people. It was not long after that revenue grew substantially and the company was even more profitable than it had been under Bill’s leadership. However, several months into the first year, things started to change.

There was less talking in the hallways, less greetings and smiles from the office staff, and a general uneasy hush about jobsites, and meeting and conference rooms. Bill noticed this, but the financial reports were so fantastic, he didn’t take

the time to inspect the situation. Then dramatically, at the one-year point from John’s hiring, the greatest revenue increase from quarter to quarter became the greatest revenue drop, wiping out all the successes from the previous months.

Bill didn’t develop his company to watch it wither away, so he started visiting jobsites to find indicators of the problems.

Bill talked to each of his foremen and superintendents (SI) to get their opinions on the company. The responses were extremely consistent. “I don’t know what it is, but I just don’t trust John,” explained one SI. “Things aren’t the same as they used to be,” said another. “I’m just a number here, and nothing I do is ever good enough.”

Finally, Bill went to the jobsite of a long-term foreman, Fred, and talked directly about the problems. “The problem is,” Fred explained, “I am working my ass off day in and day out, like always, and all I get every day is that we are not getting enough work done. When you got here, the first thing you asked today was if I was hanging in there alright with the long drive to the jobsite every day from home. I don’t even think John knows where I live.”

It was apparent to Bill that, while John had a handle on the mechanics of the company (things like materials, product knowledge, scheduling and operations), he was lost when it came to handling people. He had no empathy, no devotion, no love, and no interest in the most important asset any company has ever or will ever have – its people.

With a handle on the mistakes, Bill went to John to remedy the situation. Bill liked John. He liked his drive, organizational skills and knowledge. He went into the conversation hoping to take corrective action and point John in the right direction. The conversation, unfortunately, turned out to reveal John’s short comings in two of the most critical leadership

qualities: empathy and self-awareness.

You might be able to handle one of those problems, but a leader who lacks both is in real trouble. John seemed incapable of putting himself in other people’s positions. He blamed the revenue drop as the poor work habits and lack of intelligence of Bill’s employees. And, when Bill tried to make John understand that he was missing the point, John’s complete lack of self-awareness kept him in a defensive posture throughout the conversation.

Ironically, what started as a face-toface to get John to correct this lack of leadership skills and improve himself became a resignation.

Several weeks later, Bill held his next interview for the GM position vacated by John. Bill started the meeting by showing the Lombardi quote on his desk. They spoke for an hour about the value of the people in the company, the role they have played in the success, and the need to make leadership a core value of the job. It was an hour before they started talking about operations and scheduling.

When the new GM came to his office on his first day, there was a plaque sitting on his desk that read, “If you show them you care, they will follow you.”

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 contractors in the country.

All rights reserved, © 2015 Damian Lang, President of Lang Masonry Contractors, Inc., and EZ Grout Corp.

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Together with supervised written and practical testing of operator skills, the eLearning module can lead to a PAL Card (Powered Access Licenced-Registration), which proves that the operator has successfully completed the training and is able to operate AWPs safely.

The eLearning experience brings several benefits to operator training. It is flexible. Trainees complete the theory part of the course online – anytime, anywhere, on any device, at their own pace, using the same material as in a classroom session and learning the same subjects.

IPAF’s eLearning uses interactive tools and engages operators by taking them through games, quizzes, videos and simulations to help them retain the required knowledge and skills for their daily operations.

Operator eLearning does not replace practical training. Trainees who complete the online session must still pass a supervised theory test at an IPAF-approved training center and must successfully complete a minimum half-day of practical training and testing before being issued a PAL Card as proof of successfully completed operator training.

IPAF’s operator eLearning is being rolled out internationally. Following the North American launch will be the Benelux and the United Kingdom in 2016, and IPAF eLearning will soon be available in several languages.

The IPAF operator training program is certified by TÜV as conforming to ISO 18878. The training meets or exceeds relevant OSHA requirements and ANSI/CSA standards. This industry-led training program is offered by leading manufacturers and rental companies, and requires that accredited partner training centers pass initial, annual and unannounced audits as part of the quality management system. Instructors are certified and undertake ongoing professional development, which includes free annual updates to the training materials and use of a central register of trained cardholders.

There are now over half a million valid PAL Cards worldwide. PAL Cards can be verified online at www.ipaf.org/ checkpal. For more information, visit www.ipaf.org/eLearning. yMAS www.masonrymagazine.com

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PROFILE Naylor Court Stables Townhomes

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Details Located in Washington, D.C., Naylor Court Stables Townhomes dates back to the late-18th century.

The historic Washington, D.C., district in which Naylor Court Stables townhomes were constructed is one of the few examples of alley dwellings in the nation’s capital. The four-story luxury homes each have a rear carriage house, and all three share a single brick motor court. To emulate the simple, clean lines of the utilitarian alleys of the 1800s, a boxy design was chosen for the townhomes, which was more aligned with wood-mold formed brick than steel-molded brick, and achieved using General Shale’s Mesa Verde modular brick.

Original schemes included much heavier detailing than historic regulations would allow, so a meticulously designed brick cornice was incorporated to relieve the boxy feel of the townhomes. The brick used in the wall in the gated motor court is tied to the brick used on the townhomes, while the original brick alley, removed to accommodate utility work, was rebuilt with new brick. A straw-colored mortar was chosen to match the trim on the window sills and headers, roof deck and covered front entryways in keeping with the historic façade. This also prevented the red brick from becoming too overwhelming from an aesthetic standpoint. Elevations achieve the look of a 19th century urban stable with heavy brick detailing, functional gates and sliding barn doors, horseheight windows, and hayloft doors and pulleys.

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