Masonry Magazine November 2014

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T h e Vo i c e o f t h e M a s o n r y I n d u s t r y

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Shown on the cover is the Milwaukee City Hall in Milwaukee, Wis. The structure was built in 1885 and uses a Romanesque Revival Architectural Design. Lower floors were built using Berea Sandstone, while the upper ones made use of pressed brick. Local firm G. Campbell and Sons produced the bell for the Milwaukee City Hall. In 1894, its cornerstone was laid, and the building was further dedicated in December 1895. In 2006, a $70 million renovation began on the building.

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Chairman’s Message

A beautiful Arizona residence showcases the natural bond of mortar, natural stone and the mason.

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Government Affairs

Nebraska State Capitol:

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With recent restoration projects at the Nebraska State Capitol, preservation staff tested masonry cleaning techniques.

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MCAA TEAM Awards

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Masonry reviews several handheld tools for the mason contractor.

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LEED v4 presents a significant shift in program approaches, with changes designed to push designers and builders into new realms of sustainability innovation.

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FROM THE E D I T O R T h e Vo i c e o f t h e M a s o n r y I n d u s t r y

MASONRY Magazine Jennifer Morrell Editor jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

Masonry: LEEDing the Way The Masonry team just returned from a vibrant and well-attended Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, this year held in New Orleans.

It has taken some time, but I believe most industries are, at last, embracing sustainability and energy efficiency. Lucky for our industry, masonry is a naturally green material with an extremely long life cycle.

You can read more about the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED v4, which includes changes designed to push designers and builders into new realms of sustainability innovation (see “LEED: A Focus on Product Transparency,” p. 38).

This issue also includes complete coverage of the 2014 MCAA Midyear Meeting, held in September in Milwaukee (see p. 14), as well as images and profiles of the 13 MCAA Tribute to Exemplary Achievements in Masonry (TEAM) Award winners (see p. 44).

It only makes sense to shine a light on natural stone as we cover green building, so this issue offers an opulent spotlight on an Arizona residence built with masonry (p. 18). As we talk about the flexibility and unique character that natural stone provides, the sometimes-tough task of cleaning that material is addressed as well (see “Cleaning the Nebraska State Capitol,” p. 24).

Of interest in this issue is a product review on a few of the latest and greatest handheld tools for masons on the jobsite. See what the industry has to offer in “Hands Down the Best Handhelds,” p. 32.

We hope you enjoy this particularly diverse and informative issue of Masonry. ❙MAS

Official Publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association The Mason Contractors Association of America is committed to preserving and promoting the masonry industry by providing continuing education, advocating fair codes and standards, fostering a safe work environment, recruiting future manpower, and marketing the benefits of masonry materials.ion of America is committed to preserving and promoting the masonry industry by providing continuing education, advocating fair codes and standards, fostering a safe work environment, recruiting future manpower, and marketing the benefits of masonry materials.

MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Chairman Mark Kemp Vice Chairman Mike Sutter Treasurer Paul Odom Secretary Paul Oldham Regional Vice Presidents Robert V. Barnes, Jr. Ron Bennett Steve Borman Edwin Davenport

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

Coming Together for our Industry Wow! It was nice to see so many of you at the Midyear Meeting in Milwaukee. My wife and I thank you for coming and, if you get up this way again, don’t be afraid to drop in. We had some great meetings, starting with the TEAM Awards Dinner held at the HarleyDavidson Museum. There were some great masonry projects, and I am sure the judges had a tough time selecting winners. Before and after the meeting, it was nice to be able to socialize with so many members. Plus we all had time to have a picture taken on some really nice Harleys.

The committee meetings went very well, with lots of great input from just about everyone there. This is why the Midyear Meeting is so important – to get the input from members about how their association can best serve them. The goals and direction of each committee have been redefined for the next year. A special “thank you” goes out to all the committee chairs, cochairs and active committee members.

Something new for the Certification Committee is the starting of a Certificate Program on key masonry educational topics. You will be able to get certificates on a variety of topics.

Look for more to come on this.

MCAA also will be putting together a program for certification on the proper way to build Storm Shelters, which will be required in school construction starting in 2015.

Pauline and I truly enjoyed having attendees at our home for the Open House Reception. What made it special was how everyone helped out without being asked. The catering people showed 8

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up at the same time as the first bus load of attendees. But everyone pitched in to help. I have said it before, but this is what MCAA is all about, everyone helping everybody.

On the third day, we had our board meeting ratifying some minor changes to The Masonry Foundation, and then went right into the Roundtable Discussions. The discussions are a great opportunity to find out how other contractors handle different situations. Later, we had our closing dinner. The first stop was Barnacle Buds on the river, followed by dinner at The Horney Goat. Congressman Reid Ribble was there to greet us and told us all to contact our representatives about moving the Check-Off Bill forward. Rep. Ribble is a true friend to our Industry.

The next morning, our Shown are Mark and Pauline Kemp at the Harley-Davidson Museum. first-ever Speed Dating event took place. This event connected con- committee that will be asking contractors to make a pledge as well. tractors to vendors, so they could tell us I am excited about our first Regional what is new with their products and how we could save money. All walked away Masonrypalooza to be held November 14th and 15th in Phoenix, Arizona. with something positive. We are already being asked to do it again at the next There will be lots of education classes and also serves as a great way for us to Midyear, which will be in Key West, Fla. The Midyear Meeting gave The reach out personally to our members.

We have several other regional events Masonry Foundation a nice push, and we are excited about the support con- planned for this year and will keep you tractors have provided to the founda- updated.

In closing I leave you with this tion. We will be opening up the pledge opportunities to everyone thought, let no one come to you without soon. We have developed a regional leaving better and happier. ❙MAS

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GOVERNMENT A F F A I R S

Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO)

The High Cost of an Anti-Energy President We live in extraordinary times. The amazing technological innovations of America’s scientists, researchers, engineers and leading minds have made available to us the technology to free America from dependence on volatile and foreign sources of energy.

Yet, everywhere you turn, energy costs are up on everything from home energy bills to prices at the pump. How

COMING IN DECEMBER 2014 Be sure to catch the December 2014 issue of Masonry, which will feature articles covering current trends and examining industry issues, including:

CONNECTORS, ANCHORS AND FASTENERS The importance of wellfunctioning connectors, anchors and fasteners cannot be overstated. Learn more as Masonry reports.

SCAFFOLDING Masonry will examine the latest in the area of scaffolding, as well as any improvements and enhancements made to existing products, methods and safety standards.

BUILDING ENVELOPES & WRAPS With energy efficiency and sustainability as the ultimate goals, the role of building envelopes and wraps are of the utmost importance. Learn more in December!

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does this happen when we are producing the most American energy we have for decades?

The simple truth is that the Obama Administration is blocking energy production on federal lands. It is true that oil production is up by 61 percent on privately controlled lands, but actually has decreased by 6 percent on federal lands. Natural gas production is down 28 percent on federal lands. It should be remembered that federal lands are owned by the taxpayers, not privately held by regulatory-minded bureaucrats in the Obama Administration.

Even in the face of gas prices doubling since the start of his administration, President Obama is using the EPA to impose new regulations that would serve as a kind of nationwide tax on energy. It is simply unconscionable for the President to arbitrarily implement higher energy costs when the economy still is struggling to recover.

I find it hard to believe that the President and his team do not understand the negative impacts higher energy costs have on the average American consumer. Virtually every single item you purchase or piece of food you eat had to be produced and then transported to your location.

When these front-end costs increase, they are passed on to Americans in the form of higher prices. With huge numbers of Americans out of work or underemployed, they are not able to purchase as many goods and services as usual.

This produces a negative impact on

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the economic health of the nation.

Indeed, few cases illustrate the connection between energy and jobs as well as the Keystone Pipeline. For years, the Obama Administration, and his Democratic allies in the United States Senate, have dithered and delayed on the implementation of a rigorously researched project that would lead to tens of thousands of American jobs and pump almost 1 million barrels of oil a day to American refineries.

The reasons for their refusal range from the ill-informed to outright malicious. When study after study shows that the Keystone Pipeline will have no significant environmental impact, you are forced to conclude that President Obama cares more about the theoretical concerns of his wealthy environmentalist donors, than the real-world concerns of Americans who are struggling to pay their bills and find work.

Soon, the U.S. House, the People’s House, will be passing comprehensive energy legislation designed to expand on-shore and off-shore energy permitting and open up the Keystone Pipeline. No longer should Democrats in the Senate hide behind procedural games and stall tactics.

Before going to the polls in November, the American people deserve to know where they stand on these important, pocketbook energy issues. Do Senate Democrats stand with the pro-energy, hard-working citizens of America, or do they stand with the antienergy, barely working President of the United States? ❙MAS The Voice of the Masonry Industry

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Six New Shapes for Sustainable Brick Line

Glazed Brick and Glazed Thin Brick

CalStar Products is expanding its brick offerings with six new sizes.

The units incorporate 37 percent recycled content and eliminate the need for kiln-firing. The new sizes comprise the Ambassador brick: 2 1/4” high x 15 5/8” long – available smooth or as a split-face unit; the Roman brick: 3 5/8” x 1 5/8” x 11 5/8”; the Norman brick: 3 5/8” x 2 1/4” x 11 5/8”; the King brick: 2 3/4” x 2 5/8” x 9 5/8”; and the 8x16 and 4x16 facing units: available smooth or as a split-face unit.

Seneca Tiles Inc. announced a new division designed to serve the masonry industry: GlazedBrick. The GlazedBrick division offers a glazed color surface on any brick manufacturer’s fired body, in sizes ranging from modular to utilities or larger, and either molded or extruded. A brick manufacturer’s thin brick can be glazed as well. Architects and consumers now can customize any project with a colorful glazed brick for either accents or solid walls. When you have a masonry project that calls for that special artistic touch of color, contact us.

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HE MCAA MIDYEAR MEETING HAD FANTASTIC ATTENDANCE in MCAA Chairman Mark Kemp’s beautiful hometown of Milwaukee. The meeting kicked off with the TEAM Awards Dinner, held at the Harley-Davidson Museum.

The purpose of the Tribute to Exemplary Achievements in Masonry (TEAM) Awards is to recognize projects and members of the construction team for outstanding accomplishments in masonry design and construction. All mason contractors or architects were eligible to submit a project. Masonry had to be the dominant material used in the project. Any work completed and landscaped between Jan.1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2013 was eligible to be entered.

Projects could only be entered into one category. Those included Commercial, Education: K-8, Education: 9-12, Education: College/University, Government, Industrial, Institutional, Landscape/Hardscape, Rehabilitation/Restoration, Residential: Single Family, Residential: Multi-Family, Block, Lightweight Block, and LEED. The awards were presented to the mason contractor, general contractor, architect, masonry supplier, and building owner. All projects are judged on the following criteria: Design, Craftsmanship, Percent of Visible Masonry, Overall Aesthetic Appeal, and Masonry Difficulty.

A jury panel consisted of mason contractors selected from across the country who are not competing in the competition. The judges were selected by the MCAA TEAM Awards Committee. You can read all about the TEAM Awards on Shown are all of the MCAA 2014 TEAM Award winners. pp. 44-47 of this issue.

On the second day of the meeting, after a group breakfast, MCAA Committee Meetings were kicked members. An update was given on The Masonry off. Each committee provided a report updating participants Foundation as well. on committee statuses on various initiatives and projects.

Following the breakfast were Networking Roundtable A Chairman’s Reception was hosted by MCAA Discussions. Issues of relevance were discussed as they perChairman Mark Kemp and his wife, Pauline. Later that tained to different positions held within the masonry evening, the MCAA South of 40 group attended a industry. Best practices and ideas were shared and Milwaukee Brewers baseball game. exchanged, which provided plenty of valuable insight. A The third day of the meeting began with a breakfast and dinner held at The Horny Goat featured a special guest, MCAA board meeting, which also was attended by MCAA Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI). continued on p.16

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Award Night

Midyear Meeting attendees enjoyed networking before the TEAM Awards dinner began.

Congressman Reid Ribble addresses Midyear attendees during a dinner held at The Horny Goat.

Networking Roundtables offered an opportunity for Midyear Meeting attendees to share ideas and best practices.

Stone Cold Masonry received an MCAA Safety Award in the Greater Than 100,000 Hours category, taking first place.

Midyear attendees are shown at the MCAA Committee Meetings.

Jeff Speck with Big River Industries accepted a TEAM Award for the Lightweight Block category.

Gary Joyner of Joyner Masonry accepted the Education: College/University TEAM Award from MCAA Chairman Mark Kemp. www.masonrymagazine.com

The team from Doyle Hatfield accepted the Education: 912 TEAM Award.

Mackie Bounds with Brazos Masonry accepted the TEAM Award for the Industrial category.

Buddie Barnes of Dee Brown Inc. accepts the Residential: Multi Family TEAM Award.

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Five 2014 MCAA Safety Advantage Award winners were recognized during the Midyear Meeting. The MCAA Safety Advantage Awards are presented based on a mason contractor’s incident rate. Awards were presented to the top companies with greater than 100,000 hours worked by all employees, and the top companies with less than 100,000 hours worked by all employees.

In the Greater Than 100,000 Hours category, the first place winner was Stone Cold Masonry, and the second place winner was Otto Baum Co. Inc. In the Less Than 100,000 Hours category, Minahan Construction Inc. won first place, with second place going to Spencer Brickwork Inc. and third place going to Superior Masonry Builders Inc. On the last day of the meeting, the MCAA held the firstever “Speed Dating” event. MCAA Speed Dating is a rapid series of 25-minute business-to-business meetings between mason contractors and manufacturer/suppliers to openly discuss business needs as well as the latest product and equipment innovations advancing the masonry industry.

Contractors met with nine companies in an intimate setting, where they presented their latest products and services.

Once a meeting was over, participants moved on to the next appointment to learn how that company will improve your organization’s business and increase profitability. Participating companies included Beeline, Big River Industries Inc., cfiFOAM Inc., Concrete Products Group, EZ Grout Corp., Non-Stop Scaffolding, SPEC MIX Inc., Tradesmen's Software Inc., and Xtreme Manufacturing. ❙MAS

Dick Dentinger of B&D Associates Inc. won the top prize – cash – in the Speed Dating giveaway.

MCAA Treasurer Paul Oldham plays bartender during the Chairman’s Reception, hosted

by Mark and Pauline Kemp.

The MCAA South of 40 group attended a Milwaukee Brewers baseball game.

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Mortar, Natural Stone and the Mason THE SONORAN DESERT IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE HOTTEST DESERTS IN NORTH AMERICA, but tucked into the rolling hills and dramatic scenery of north Scottsdale, Ariz., sits one of the coolest natural stone residences imaginable. Nestled into one of the many hillsides near the Desert Mountain golf community is a secluded, 12,000-square-foot private residence. It was designed to include a variety of indigenous, natural schist and granite stones to artfully combine the qualities of the surrounding desert.

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The residence was designed by project architect Craig Brown of Craig E. Brown & Associates, Fountain Hills, Ariz. The masonry work, both vertical and horizontal, was installed by Sutter Masonry Inc., El Mirage, Ariz. The home is positioned at 3,500 feet above sea level to take full advantage of unlimited panoramic views of the neighboring mountains that serve as the backdrop for spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

According to Brown, who worked closely with the owners, both of whom are general contractors, the site already contains its design. “The creative task of the artists, designers and architects was to make the invisible visible,” said Brown. “Using natural stone as the major exterior and interior material for walls, fireplaces, floor and patio decks, in combination with wood, stucco and copper, was the only choice to bring the manmade into this beautiful natural setting.”

Utilizing the mountain’s solid granite and natural granite boulder outcroppings to compliment the home’s theme, it features curving walls that were designed to maximize the scenic views of the area.

“Natural schist stone was quarried in Mayer, Ariz., into six-inch-thick veneer, blending together various natural colors,” said Brown. “It was dry stacked and laid horizontally for the walls and fireplaces, and then switched to vertical on the walls in the main dining room. Natural stone is also laid in random patterns for the floors, patio decks and stairways.

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Thousands of schist stones were custom cut and fitted to adhere to the inside and outside of the structure.

One of the highlights of the home is its exterior and interior theme, where schist stones were laid in such a manner that they almost look staggered to create a rugged, imperfect look. Thousands upon thousands of schist stones were custom cut and fitted to adhere to the inside and outside of the structure, utilizing 450 3,000-pound bulk bags – or 1.3 million pounds – of SPEC MIX’s Colored Building Stone Mortar.

“This residence is one of my favorite natural stone projects we’ve been privileged to build,” said Mike Sutter, CEO of Sutter Masonry Inc. “Aside from the overall size of the project, the two most challenging aspects of the installation were the amount of stone used – both inside and outside – and applying the mortar and stone on the curved walls, arches and slopes.”

Sutter went on to describe his masons’ technique: “They used a full depth mortar bed of colored SPEC MIX Building Stone Mortar to set the stone, resulting in a thin bed joint between the units, which perfectly matched the specified color and the stone.”

Sutter’s brother and project superintendent, Jack, has worked on numerous natural stone custom residential projects in the Phoenix valley. He is a major advocate of SPEC MIX mortars. “I use SPEC MIX Building Stone Mortar on all of my full-depth stone jobs,” he said.

“You getter better production with this mortar, and it cleans off the face of the natural stone better. If we use regular Portland and lime mixes, there can be excessive lime stains left on the face of the stone. With SPEC MIX Building Stone Mortar we don’t get that.”

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Cleaning natural stone can be a touchy subject for masons. You want a clean, beautiful surface without sacrificing the stone material’s natural state and condition.

To learn more, Masonry consulted with natural stone cleaning expert Jim Lucas, who represents PROSOCO, Mortar Net USA, Cortec Corp. and JE Tomes. Lucas has nearly 45 years of experience as an independent manufacturer representative in the industry.

He has been a member of the Construction Specifications Institute since 1970. He also is a member of the Association of Licensed Architects, the International Concrete Repair Institute, the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Concrete Institute, and the Wisconsin Masonry Alliance.

Lucas’ awards include the CSI’s Brousseau Award and the AIA’s Chicago Chapter Distinguished Service Award. He has written articles addressing masonry cleaning, repointing and restoration for various industry magazines. He also is a speaker and AIA Learning Unit Provider for PROSOCO, Mortar Net Solutions and Cortec Corp. Following is what he had to say.

Masonry: Discuss different cleaning considerations for varying types of natural stone, including limestone, marble, granite, cultured stone.

Jim Lucas: The first step in cleaning stone is to identify the stone. Natural Stone can be silica based or calcium based. The silica stones are granite, sandstone (including bluestone), slate, gneiss, schist and basalt. The calcium-based stones include limestone, travertine and marble.

From a cleaning standpoint, the main difference is that the silica stones are insensitive to most acids, and the calcium-based stones are sensitive to most acids. The fastest way to identify them is with a drop of hydrochloric (or muriatic) acid. If it fizzes, it is a sensitive stone. If it lies on the stone like water, it is an insensitive stone. Cleaners containing acids are often appropriate for concrete pavers. Clay pavers can be treated like silica based stone.

Masonry: How important is determining pressure and volume for each project? What about accessories, like brush types?

Also, talk about cleaning agents – when are they necessary?

Lucas: Water pressure is of little importance in cleaning stone. Water volume is very important. I like to see a power washer being used but I want a fan tip and pressure less than 1,000 psi.

Masonry: How is cleaning mortar from a newly finished natural stone project going to differ from cleaning older, stained natural stone?

Lucas: The answer to this question is enough to fill a book. I can address the mortar issue easily enough, but stained, older stone is much more difficult to address. Not only do you need to identify the stone, but you need some info about the stain. Some common ones are tire marks, sealer blush (turning milky white), algae, moss, mold, mildew, leaf stains (especially oak trees), insect fecal matter (often called “tree sap”), oil stains from food, body oils or automotive fluids, deicing salt stains (commonly called efflorescence), hard water deposits (improperly aimed sprinklers), smoke and exhaust.

Then, you have the issue of water usage. If this is an interior application, we can’t use much water. Churches and office lobbies are typical. Finally, you have stains that are actually part of the stone. Indiana Limestone often has quarry sap stains. Ohio sandstone often has metallic oxidation staining in new stone. Bluestone often exhibits a rusty orange discoloration. Quarry sap must just disappear as the stone reaches equilibrium with the environment. Metallic stains in Ohio Sandstone are just part of the beauty of the stone. Orange stains on bluestone can be chemically reversed.

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With all mix constituents and pigment pre-weighed and bagged, Sutter’s jobsite laborer simply loaded the SPEC MIX G7000 Silo System with 3,000-pound bulk bags. With the silo full, either the laborer or lift operator was able to charge the mortar mixer and add the appropriate water demand for the desired consistency of the masons installing the stone. In the case of the schist stone, Sutter Masonry used a

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thick mortar bed to place the stone in both horizontal and vertical (soldier) fashion, as specified by Brown.

Jack speaks to the company’s earlier years: “Back in the old days, mixing the bags of cement and lime together with sand was never consistent. Now with the SPEC MIX products especially their colored mortars, every batch is the same, which is better for the guys to work with and we deliver a better masonry building to the owner.”

In all, the project took three years to complete, with close to 30,000 man hours of work. The concrete masonry crew that dealt with the concrete base work on the home consisted of 25 masons and mason tenders. The crew worked more than 7,000 collaborative hours on the home. The stone crew worked on all interior and exterior stone applications, and consisted of 31 masons and mason tenders who worked more than 21,000 collaborative hours to make the house a dream come true for its owners.

Sutter Masonry also builds countless projects whereby the architect has selected natural, thin cut stone applied over concrete or CMU to achieve a certain aesthetic appeal. “On natural, thin cut stone veneer warranteed for life. jobs, my crews use nothing but SPEC MIX Polymer Modified Stone Veneer Mortar – I love the product,” said Sutter. “Our daily production with this mortar is incredible; once the stone makes contact with the mortar on the wall, it sticks and you move on to the next stone.” ❙MAS

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Cleaning the Nebraska State Capitol FOR YEARS PRESERVATIONISTS HAVE HAD TO RELY ON INVASIVE AND LABOR-INTENSIVE TECHNIQUES TO CLEAN MASONRY STRUCTURES. With the recent restoration projects at the Nebraska State Capitol, preservation staff looked for the latest developments in masonry cleaning. These techniques were tested for effectiveness to clean and preserve the Capitol.

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I TRUST At the 1998 beginning of the Exterior Masonry Restoration Project, architectural consultants advised using a new cleaning technique, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Façade Gommage.â&#x20AC;?

The technique uses a mineral abrasive that is the consistency of talc to clean the tower façade, rather than sand blasting as was previously done in the 1970s. The premise being that the aluminum oxide abrasive would remove the algae and dirt only, rather than clean and etch the surface as sand blasting does.

Further testing on the base of the building revealed that the soiling and algae on the exterior could be removed successfully by first applying a biocide treatment, and then high-pressure washing.

The research and testing of cleaning techniques on the exterior limestone facade resulted in the most effective and least invasive technique being used to clean the Nebraska Capitolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indiana Limestone exterior.

The soiling on the interior walls of the Capitol results from a different set of circumstances than those affecting the exterior.

There are three kinds of interior soiling to be addressed.

Discoloration of the limestone is a result of mineral staining from leaks, soiling from indoor air pollution and soiling from human contact with surfaces. Humans excrete acids and oils that are absorbed by the porous limestone surfaces when touched by hands and other parts of the body.

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The latex/detergent poultice has cleaned all soiling conditions, the mineral deposits, general soiling from smoke and airborne particles, and hand soiling on the limestone surfaces.

During the planning of the 2008 West Chamber Restoration Project, Capitol Preservation staff and consulArriscraft, a General Shale Company, introduces Adair Marble Overlay – thin, easy-to-install limetants looked for an interior cleaning stone units. The material complements Arriscraft’s thin-clad collection, architects, designers and product that would be effective and builders can now incorporate the distinction of quarried limestone into virtually any project. less invasive. They did not want water Suitable for interior and exterior applications, Adair Marble Overlay offers flexibility. The slender, spray or clay dust spread throughout random lengths create a dry-stack design that can be laid in horizontal or vertical patterns for disthe highly finished legislative chamtinctive, customized outcomes. Adair Marble Overlay is adhered to a suitable solid substrate and is ber and onto the finished surfaces of installed with dry joints (i.e. without mortar). the walnut desks, gold leafed ceiling Adair Marble Overlay is available in the color Blue-Grey. As a naturally occurring material, it has and wool carpet. A new integrated variations in color and pattern, which add to the beauty and character of the product. latex/detergent poultice product was successful in cleaning the water stains and overall soiling on the walls of the George W. Norris Legislative Chamber with minimal negative impact.

In 2009, a conservation consultant and Capitol conservation staff continued testing of the latex/detergent product in two areas of significant mineral staining. Because a new copper roof was installed over the southwest quadrant, conditions that had allowed the staining to occur were resolved, and cleaning began in the southwest elevator vestibule on third floor. This cleaning proved successful, and work moved to the third floor southeast stairwell.

The latex/detergent poultice has successfully cleaned all soiling conditions, the mineral deposits, general soiling from smoke and airborne particles, and hand soiling on the limestone surfaces. Capitol preservation staff members now have another tool to use in their ongoing work to clean and preserve the Nebraska State Capitol. ❙MAS Roxanne Smith is public information officer for the Nebraska Office of the Capitol Commission. She can be reached at 402471-0449. Visit www.capitol.org for more information.

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Stanley added a new 16-foot FatMax auto-locking tape rule – model FMHT33316 – and 30-foot FatMax auto-locking tape rule – model FMHT33348 – to its lineup of FatMax auto-locking tape rules. Stanley introduced the new, 25-foot FatMax auto-locking tape rule – model FMHT33338 – in 2013. At the heart of every professional’s tool collection is a tape rule. The new FatMax tape has a blade that automatically locks at the length to which it is extended. When the release button is depressed, the blade retracts. The auto-locking feature allows users to control tape retraction, which helps to provide long blade life. The tape also features a manual mode – a setting used to override the auto-locking mechanism, enabling it to become a traditional retractable tape by depressing the button and pulling back away from the hook. Featuring a customizable hook system, users can configure their tape for the right application. ❙MAS WWW.STANLEYTOOLS.COM

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communities are designed, constructed, maintained, and operated.” It was, perhaps, the most significant shift in program approaches since LEED was started 14 years ago, with changes designed to push designers and builders into new realms of sustainability innovation.

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Hancock Elementary is slated to be the first LEED-certified K-12 school in Mississippi. Though it was designed prior to LEED v4, the architects employed product benchmarking practices to compare environmental impacts in several product categories.

Some of the most dramatic changes came in the Materials & Resources (MR) section, where product transparency and life cycle assessment (LCA) are given considerable emphasis – encouraging, if not forcing, a more holistic view of product specification.

In previous versions of LEED, the MR section included credits for single attributes such as recycled content or regional materials (sourcing products from within 500 miles of the jobsite). That initial approach was suitable for the program in its early years, when the idea of green certification and specifying green materials were new concepts.

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With experience, it is now easier to build a green building than it was a decade ago.

Buffaloe, LEED materials specialist at USGBC. “As a result of these credits, we saw an uptick in information available and in new products. For example, we saw an incredible supply chain transparency start to appear as a result of the awareness of regionality as a sustainability factor.”

But most stakeholders agree that, while that initial approach had value, it also had limitations. Most notably, it essentially allowed people to pick some attributes, while ignoring others.

For example, a product that incorporated a large quantity of recycled material could earn credits, even if that product also had a high carbon footprint.

With experience, as well as a much wider selection of green products, it is now easier to build a green building than it was a decade ago. USGBC recognized that they could encourage people to look for ways to get even greener, and challenged the program committee to look at the MR credits more holistical-

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There are credits available for using products that state what materials are used (product disclosure). There are also credits for products whereby manufacturers reduce the environmental impact (product optimization).

There are several ways to get these credits: Environmental Product Declarations Option 1. Use products with some sort of Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).

• Product-specific declaration.

• These are products with publicly available, critically reviewed LCAs conforming to ISO 14044. Products with externally verified LCAs are considered more transparent than those with internally verified LCAs. • Or Environmental Product Declaration • This is a document based on the results of the LCA published by the manufacturer. It shows the

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environmental impact of the product in a variety of categories (e.g., fossil fuel depletion, global warming potential, etc.). This document can be weaker or stronger depending on the rigor of its third-party review.

• Or USGBC-approved program that creates some sort of EPD or other sustainable product certification.

And/or Option 2. Multi-Attribute Optimization • Use third-party products with documented reduction in environmental impact in at least three categories, compared to industry average. Note that this option requires some sort of industry average information to be available, which is not always the case. Categories include global warming potential (greenhouse gases), depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer, acidification of land and water sources, eutrophication, formation of tropospheric ozone, and depletion of nonrenewable energy resources (fossil fuel use).

• Or products must comply with USGBC approved multi-attribute frameworks.

In addition, extra credit is given for products sourced within 100 miles of the project site. This is one way in which the regional materials attribute is retained with LEED v4.

Sourcing of Raw Materials THE IDEA HERE is to reward stakeholders for using products verified to have been sourced responsibly.

Option 1. Raw Material Source and Extraction Reporting • Manufacturers use raw materials suppliers who source materials responsibly and have clear, ecologically responsible land use practices, as well as a commitment to reduce environmental damage that could result from material extraction.

And/or Option 2. Leadership Extraction Practices • The user specifies a certain amount of products that meet requirements for “extended producer responsibility” or “leadership extraction” criteria.

Functionally, all wood specified is FSC-certified. The recycled materials and materials reuse attributes in previous versions of LEED are embedded in this credit. Extra credit is also given for products sourced within 100 miles of the project site.

Material ingredients THE IDEA BEHIND this credit is to ensure that manufacturers reduce use and generation of harmful ingredients.

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In The News

BSD Supports Green Initiatives

Building Systems Design Inc. (BSD), a company offering software tools for the archiproprietary chemicals secret as long as tecture, architectural engineering and construction markets, has published revisions to they disclose what the chemicals do and 116 specification sections related to sustainable design for architects and engineers. if they are harmful.

BSD SpecLink-E, BSD’s automated specification production system, has supported the And/or Option 2. Use no harmful various LEED rating systems published by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for substances. Substances of concern are many years. BSD’s latest sustainability updates support LEED v4 BD+C, USGBC’s most listed in a comprehensive database (or recent green rating system. The updates support other green initiatives, such as the Green on multiple lists). Any ingredients used Globes project developed by the nonprofit Green Building Initiative. in quantities greater than 100 ppm are BSD accomplishes this support of multiple green systems by organizing all relevant considered. design issues into five categories: And/or Option 3. Use products from • Location – Requirements intrinsic to location, such as access to transit or use manufacturers whose supply chain has of a brownfield site already been third-party verified to • Design Phase – Topics related to activities during project design, such as manage health, safety and environmensite master planning • Post-Construction – Occupancy issues, such as green power offsets and tal characteristics of chemical ingredi“no smoking” policies ents. Alternatively, source products from • Design Embodiment – Performance issues such as daylighting, views and manufacturers with robust safety, health, energy usage hazard and risk programs that docu• Contract Documents – Requirements explicitly included on drawings and/or ment at least 99 percent by weight of all in specifications, such as site boundaries for vegetation protection and ingredients that go into the product. contractor’s quality procedures.

Overall, stakeholders are strongly encouraged (via the opportunity for credIn general, BSD places the sustainable design requirements in each applicable specifiits) to seek out and use products whose cation section, rather than gathered together in a single section, so the issues can be environmental impacts and supply chain addressed independently of which rating system is being used on a particular project. have been externally verified according to BSD SpecLink-E is built on a relational database, rather than word processing files, so industry-approved standards. At this early BSD has built into the database more than 170,000 “intelligent links” that help to edit prostage, having the documentation itself is ject specifications based on decisions made by the user. This linking feature is especially arguably more important than what it helpful when a design professional wishes to pursue certification under a particular green says. Several of the credits can be earned rating system.

By activating Section 01 3329 – Sustainable Design Reporting, a user can select the regardless of the results. desired rating system, and make further choices from the options presented. The built-in For example, two products with exterlinks will automatically activate related provisions in other spec sections. When all necessary nally verified EPDs contribute to the sevspecification sections have been fully edited, the system can print a submittals report that eral of the same points, even if one has a lists all sections in the project requiring submittal of sustainable design documentation. significantly higher carbon footprint. (The Subscribers to BSD SpecLink-E can automatically download and install the hundreds of product with the lower carbon footprint paragraphs involved in this sustainability update through a new software feature. Instead might also be able to contribute to other of quarterly updates that replace the entire master database, BSD’s system lets users points.) At present, the goal is to promote choose to have updates downloaded as frequently as daily, but not less often than quartransparency. Once this has become stan- terly. Or, the user can download and apply all available updates to the master database dard practice, it is conceivable credits will within a few minutes. start to emphasize environmentally parable, so it is easier to understand the impact of products. preferable products. In the meantime, the information is available Where food labels contain fat content and calorie count, prodfor consideration, enabling specifiers to choose environmentally uct labels might spell out fossil fuel consumption and recycled preferable products, even if the reduced environmental impact is content. Just as some consumers might watch sodium or sugar not required to earn certain MR credits. intake depending on personal needs, some specifiers might be Catalyst for change more concerned with carbon footprint or water resources, THE OVERARCHING RESULT of LEED v4’s shift in focus depending on project needs. is the specification of more transparent products – those that The new system also allows innovative products with reduced take the holistic approach of life cycle assessment and look energy use, carbon footprint, and other environmental impacts to beyond single attributes. This allows users to understand where contribute to a variety of credits. In previous versions of LEED, environmental tradeoffs might exist so the best decisions can there were had no formal credit opportunities for these types of be made for each specific project. products, other than Innovation in Design credits.

Eventually, the building industry might follow the path of Challenges remain the food industry: The FDA developed a standard nutrition label for foods so consumers can make informed comparisons.

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products with LCAs and published EPDs or HPDs. Further, finding them isn’t as straightforward as it could be. There’s no master list to discover EPDs across the industry. (Each EPD program operator has a list, but there are numerous EPD program operators.) The onus is on specifiers to perform the extra research in pursuit of increased sustainability.

However, demand for these tools is increasing. Last year, the concrete industry finalized Product Category Rules (PCRs) for concrete, which laid the groundwork for concrete manufacturers to conduct individual LCAs and publish EPDs. In addition, PCRs have recently been finalized for concrete masonry units. In late-2012, CalStar Products published the first EPD in the brick category, with the document providing third-party verification of environmental impacts. CalStar bricks also received a SMaRT sustainable product platinum rating, indicating significant reduction in environmental impact, as well as supply chain transparency and minimization of harmful chemicals.

These documents together allow CalStar bricks to contribute to a variety of MR credits under LEED v4.

Similar advances are underway in other product categories, as well, particularly carpet, gypsum, and wood.

Like the recycled content credits that initially drove industry change, USGBC’s Buffaloe expects LEED v4 to do the same:

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With an environmental product declaration providing third-party verification of life cycle impacts and SMaRT certification indicating environmental savings and supply chain transparency, CalStar Products’ bricks qualify for a variety of Materials & Resources credits under LEED v4.

“Transparency enables evaluation…which enables preferential selection…which leads to innovation. And innovation leads back to reporting and transparency. It’s a cycle of its own resulting in market transformation.”

Perhaps, 14 years from now, we’ll view LCAs and EPDs as commonplace and straightforward as trying to use more recycled materials and sourcing locally. ❙MAS Julie Rapoport, Ph.D., P.E., LEED AP BD+C is VP of engineering for CalStar Products.

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MCAA TEAM AWARDS GO TO 13 WINNERS AT MIDYEAR MEETING The Tribute to Exemplary Achievements in Masonry (TEAM) Awards recognize quality masonry projects resulting from strong creative vision and skilled execution. Members of the construction team also are recognized for accomplishments in masonry design and construction.

The TEAM Awards ceremony took place in September during the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Milwaukee. The awards were presented to the mason contractor, general contractor, architect, masonry supplier and building owner.

All projects were judged on design, craftsmanship, percent of visible masonry, overall aesthetic appeal, and masonry difficulty. The jury panel consisted of mason contractors not competing in the competition, selected by MCAA TEAM Award committee members.

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EDUCATION: 9-12 1 Corner Canyon High School – Draper, Utah Mason Contractor: Doyle Hatfield Masonry Inc. Architect: Sandstrom Architecture General Contractor: Hogan & Associates Construction Suppliers: Buehner Block Co. Owner: Corner Canyons School District Judges’ Comments: “A beautiful combination of brick, CMU and precast.”

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EDUCATION-COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 2 University of N.C. Chapel Hill - Loudermilk Center for Excellence – Chapel Hill, N.C. Mason Contractor: Joyner Masonry Works Inc. Architect: Corley Redfoot Architects Inc. General Contractor: T.A. Loving Co. Suppliers: Carolina Ceramics Brick Co. Owner: The UNC at Chapel Hill North Carolina Judges’ Comments: “Outstanding arch entry with excellent craftsmanship.”

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GOVERNMENT 3 City of San Antonio Public Safety Headquarters – San Antonio Mason Contractor: Brazos Masonry Inc. Architect: Fentress Architects General Contractor: Hensel Phelps Construction Co. Suppliers: Texas Quarries Owner: City of San Antonio Judges’ Comments: “Simple design yet attention to detail is obvious.”

COMMERCIAL 4 Dallas Country Club – Dallas Mason Contractor: Dee Brown Inc. Architect: Marsh & Associates Inc. General Contractor: McCarthy Suppliers: Blackson Brick, Advanced Cast Stone, Headwaters, United Commercial Cast Stone Owner: Dallas Country Club Judges’ Comments: “Exquisite design of stone structure yet accompanied by brick perfectly.” www.masonrymagazine.com

LANDSCAPE, HARDSCAPE 5 Outdoor Amenities – Missouri Mason Contractor: Spencer Brickwork Architect: Dick Busch Architects General Contractor: Spencer Brickwork Inc. Suppliers: Richards Brick Co. Owner: Micheila Spencer Family Trust Judges’ Comments: “Nice radius design with attractive top of wall feature.”

REHABILITATION, RESTORATION 6 Robert A. Young Federal Building – St. Louis Mason Contractor: Superior Waterproofing & Restoration Co. Inc. Architect: Team Four Architects General Contractor: Hof Construction Suppliers: Vernon L. Goedeke Inc. Owner: Federal Government/GSA Judges’ Comments: “Huge undertaking of not just asthetic, but structural repairs.”

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INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL: SINGLE FAMILY 7 “Cotswold” by Busch – St. Louis Mason Contractor: Spencer Brickwork Inc. Architect: Dick Busch Architects General Contractor: Roentz Homes Suppliers: Earthworks Owner: Roentz Homes Judges’ Comments: “Remarkable design and unequalled craftsmanship.”

RESIDENTIAL: MULTI FAMILY 8 Residences at Stoneleigh – Dallas Mason Contractor: Dee Brown Inc. Architect: Gromatzky & Dupree General Contractor: Yates Construction LLC Suppliers: Acme Brick Co., Featherlite, Blackson Brick, Advanced Cast Stone Owner: Maple Wolf Stoneleigh LLC Judges’ Comments: “A simple, clean design with the right blend of brick and stone.”

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9 HEB WACO – Waco, Texas Mason Contractor: Brazos Masonry Inc. Architect: Selser Schaefer Architects General Contractor: Joeris General Contractors Suppliers: Acme Brick Co. Owner: HEB Grocery Co., L.P. Judges’ Comments: “Nice clean look of red brick and stone sills.”

INSTITUTIONAL 10 Saint Luke’s Hospital Mid America Heart Institute – Kansas City, Mo. Mason Contractor: JE Dunn Construction Co. Architect: ACI Boland Architects General Contractor: JE Dunn Construction Co. Suppliers: Kansas City Brick Co. Owner: Saint Lukes Health System Judges’ Comments: “Outstanding masonry detail throughout the entire project.”

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Mason Contractor: Haxton Masonry Inc. Architect: Vasquez Marshall Architects General Contractor: Webcor/R.A. Burch, A Joint Venture Suppliers: RCP Block & Brick Inc. Owner: NAVFAC Southwest Division Judges’ Comments: “Very nice design of an all CMU project by using different colors and textures.”

13 St. Elizabeth Hospital – Enumclaw, Wash.

Mason Contractor: J & S Masonry Inc. Architect: Mahlum Architects General Contractor: Sellen Construction Suppliers: I-XL Masonry Supply Owner: Catholic Health Initiative Judges’ Comments: “Nice, simple brick design with the addition of different patterns and colors.” ❙MAS

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ASSOCIATION

NEWS Ohio Masonry Association â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MCAA State Chapter In April 2014, The Ohio Masonry Association (MCAA State Chapter) held its First Annual Masonry Industry Regional Meeting. Typically, the Ohio Masonry Association (OMA) holds its State Annual Meeting at this time, but the association board decided to expand the meeting to a Regional event.

A strong need and want from the masonry community to have regional events to provide education, training and networking has been expressed.

The board invited Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky contractors, suppliers and manufacturers to the event, which drew more than 70 representatives from the three states.

The event was held at the Hollywood Casino in Columbus, Ohio. Suppliers and manufacturers were given the opportunity to set up booths and speak about their products.

Several educational meetings took place. Ray McVeigh with the PCA Great Lakes Region presented a current construction economic outlook.

In 2013 U.S. cement shipments rose by 4.5 percent, and the projection for 2014 is to increase 8.1 percent. Fifty percent of that growth is expected to come from the residential market, along with 25 percent from non-residential (commercial) and 25 percent from public-governmental. McVeigh then reviewed the state outlook for Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, individually.

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Ray McVeigh of the PCA Great Lakes Region speaks to the OMA 2014 Annual Meeting attendees.

Pictured L to R are Linda Porter, Hon. Member John Crawford, Hon. Member Gene Fuller, Hon. Member Larry Wilson, Hon. Member Richard and Lee Ann Naragon and Hon. Member Richard and Janet Matthews.

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discussed the activities of the BIA. These included Lunch and Learn seminars with the design community, onsite training, community planning and public relations.

Paul Oldham, secretary of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA), discussed what the MCAA is doing for its members and the industry, including supporting changes to the proposed OSHA silica rule and the effort to create the CMU Check-Off Program.

Robert Thomas, president of the National Concrete Masonry Association, gave an update on the current status of the CMU Check-Off Program. He encouraged everyone in the industry to call his or her congressman or congresswoman in support of the HR1563/S429.

The OMA also celebrated 60 years of promotion. The day was followed by a reception/dinner. The association honored John Crawford, Gene Fuller, Larry

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Shown L to R are Joe Russ, Oberfields LLC; John Crawford – Honorary Member inducted at 2014 OMA Annual Meeting; Linda Porter; John Doubikin, Oberfields LLC; and Gene Fuller – Honorary Member inducted at 2014 OMA Annual Meeting – Oberfields LLC at the OMA 2014 Annual Meeting reception.

Wilson, Richard Naragon, Bill Oberfield and Richard Matthews for their dedication to the industry, years of service and volunteer participation.

The Ohio Masonry Association plans to expand this event in the coming years with continued support from the NCMA, BIA and MCAA. ❙MAS

Jim Tann of the BIA presents at the OMA 2014 Annual Meeting.

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FULL CONTACT PROJECT MANAGEMENT By “Coach” Gary Micheloni

Why Thanksgiving Is in our Heritage

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Gen. McAuliffe sent a reply back with the German messengers. It became one of the most quoted sayings from the War. He said to the messengers to give their commander this reply to his demand of surrender: “From the American commander to the German commander: NUTS!” With the messengers looking bewildered, some American soldiers told them that they could translate the general’s message as this: “Go to hell!”

The American forces never did surrender there. They somehow held on through January, even inflicting a heavy toll on the enemy, until Gen. George Patton broke through and brought in the reinforcements that chased away the enemy.

So this Thanksgiving, should you be sitting in your own version of “out in the cold,” whatever that might be from business issues to personal, do yourself a huge favor and remember what is actually before you.

We sometimes talk about having too much on our plates to handle more. When you put it all into perspective, you do have a lot on your plate. But I’m talking about food, shelter and freedom. It’s all pretty much just plopped there for you, isn’t it? If you disagree, then do a little comparison shopping among third-world countries.

Heck, can you name more than a couple, even from the first world? Probably not.

For most Americans, Thanksgiving 2014’s “Battle of the Bulge” will have nothing to do with a pending military battle, but simply eating too much.

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Thanksgiving is upon us. Some of us Americans may have a tendency to take for granted this holiday as a much-welcomed, four-day weekend. Of course, it is so much more than that, and this year I’d like to challenge you. But first, I need to remind you of a piece of history.

Seventy years ago, on Dec. 16, 1944, German forces launched a surprise offensive against the U.S. Third Army in the Ardennes, a heavily forested area in France, Belgium and Luxembourg. This became popularly known as the Battle of the Bulge.

Here are the numbers: 610,000 U.S. forces in the battle, suffering 89,000 casualties, including 19,000 killed. It was the largest and bloodiest battle fought by the U.S. in World War II. And, it was horribly expensive for the German war machine, as well.

This battle raged on through Jan. 25.

Picture that battle, not only for the troops involved, but also for those families back home who would shortly be notified of a terrible loss. Do this as you and your family sit around the dinner table this Thanksgiving.

Add to this picture the realization that those hundreds of thousands of soldiers were outside and in the cold for a month and a half, on short rations, with low supplies of ammunition, and in complete surround by the enemy.

The German commander sent a message under a flag of truce to Brig. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe, who was commanding the U.S. 101st Airborne Division, demanding the immediate and unconditional surrender of his forces, or they’d suffer complete annihilation.

Wouldn’t it be great if that were not the case this year, and we could reflect on the events some seven decades ago, grateful for those who did what they did. As the saying goes, “All gave some; some gave all.” Be really, really thankful. ❙MAS Gary Micheloni is a construction company marketer, working project manager, speaker, author, consultant and coach.

Copyright 2014 Gary Micheloni

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Glenn Sipe Passes Away at Age 94 Glenn Woodrow Sipe, 94, passed away Sept. 25 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. Glenn was born Aug. 15, 1920, to the late Homer Eugene Sipe and Adelia Turner Sipe of Catawba County.

Born during The Depression, Glenn was the oldest child of six. He understood hard work and was a pioneer in many areas. Starting out in a oneroom school next to St. James church in Newton, he later attended Balls Creek School. He was a proud Marine serving during WWII. Glenn had worshiped since 1939 at Mt. Zion Glenn Woodrow Sipe Lutheran Church. He later started Glenn W. Sipe & Sons Inc. in 1965. He was one of the founding members and first president of the NC Masonry Contractors Association. In 2012, he was honored as one of only four contractors in North America to be inducted into the MCAA Masonry Hall of Fame. That same year, he was honored by the NCMCA with an award named for him, the Glenn W. Sipe Presidential Service Award.

Glenn was an avid sportsman and lifetime member of the NRA. He was the last surviving charter member of the Catawba Valley Rifle and Pistol Club. He had been taught the value of hard work and respect, and came from a Great Generation. ❙MAS

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PROSOCO Adds Consolideck Support Staff in the Eastern U.S. To better serve Consolideck customers across the U.S., PROSOCO has hired two new field support personnel.

Paul Smallwood has joined PROSOCO as a concrete flooring group Paul Smallwood specialist. From his home base of Greer, S.C., he’ll provide product training and technical support to customers in the Southeast and MidAtlantic regions, including Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and eastern and central Tennessee.

Pat Sullivan has joined PROSOCO as a concrete flooring group specialist, serving customers in New England and eastern Canada. From his home base in Manchester, N.H., Sullivan Pat Sullivan will provide support for New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

ExakTime Named to Inc. 500|5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List For the fifth time, ExakTime has been named on the Inc. 500|5000 list of the fastest growing companies.

ExakTime earned its ranking in the Inc. 5000 list by posting a three-year growth rate of 61 percent from 2010 to 2013, and by growing its workforce in that time by more than 40 percent. Pappas cited strong performance in the construction market and ongoing enhancement of the ExakTime Mobile app as spurring recent growth for the business, as well as significant expansion in the time and attendance company’s enterprise and small business segments.

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The ExakTime Mobile solution now supports Android and iOS/Apple tablets, in addition to mobile phones. The new TeamView module gives foremen and supervisors an easy way to view their workers on an interactive map, anywhere in the world, with live updates as workers clock in and out.

“It’s simply amazing to watch a foreman’s eyes light up when they can see where every employee is on a given work day,” said Pappas. “Replacing paper is often a hard decision for a business, but it’s gratifying to hear our clients’ success stories.”

Pettibone Names Jenkins as President The Pettibone - Heavy Equipment Group, a manufacturer of heavy equipment for the oil and gas, forestry, recycling and construction industries, has named Scot Jenkins as president.

Jenkins joined Pettibone in May 2014 and served as VP of international sales until his appointment to president. He brings with him more than 22 years of experience in heavy equipment and has held a broad range of general management, sales and marketing roles for manufactures and dealers worldwide.

Roehrig Joins the BSI Board of Directors Peter Roehrig, director of sales and marketing for Eden Stone Co. Inc. and its cut stone division, Valders Stone and Marble Inc., will serve on the board of the Building Stone Institute (BSI), a notfor-profit trade association that provides educational materials and continuing education on the uses and benefits of natural stone. His term started this year.

Eden and Valders Stone have long been members of the association that represents cut stone quarries and fabricators in North America.

Since 1919, the BSI has worked on behalf of the quarries, fabricators, retailers, importers, exporters, carvers, sculptors, restorers, designers and installers that comprise our diverse membership. BSI provides programs and services that empower our member companies to offer the highest level of quality products and services. BSI resources are necessary tools that enable our members to educate the archi-

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tectural and design communities on the benefits and uses of natural stone.

NAWIC installs 2014-2015 national president and new board members The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) installed Sandy K. Field, CBT, CIT, as its 60th national president during NAWIC’s Annual Meeting and Convention in Indianapolis on Sept.

5. Field, office/HR manager for Horizon Group International, has been a member of NAWIC’s Houston, Texas, Chapter since 2005.

“I am looking forward to next year as NAWIC navigates through some exciting changes, one being the redistricting of our regions,” said Field. “The redistricting brings with it unlimited possibilities for NAWIC and its members.

“However, as with any change, it must be properly managed to enjoy a smooth, productive and effective transition,” Field added. “As president, it will be my responsibility to see that the transition is carried out smoothly and in a manner that is most beneficial to the association as a whole.”

Field plans to spend her year in office working to increase the value of a NAWIC membership. Also during her tenure, Field plans to promote NAWIC’s mentoring programs. NAWIC also installed officers president-elect Riki F. Lovejoy, CBT, CIT, Greater Orlando, Fla. Chapter; VP Connie M. Leipard, CIT, Central Missouri Chapter; treasurer, Stephanie K. Crane, CIT, Greater Birmingham, Ala. Chapter; secretary Amy Berg, CBT, CIT, Fargo-Moorhead, N.D. Chapter; and immediate pastpresident Yasmine A. Branden, CCA, Portland, Ore. Chapter.

New directors installed include Midwest Region (6) Director Debbie Speake, Southwest Missouri Chapter; North Central Region (4) Director Anne Pfleger, CIT, Lima, Ohio Area Chapter; Northeast Region (14) Director Catherine D. Schoenenberger, Granite State Chapter (New Hampshire): Pacific Northwest Region (10) Director Rachel Stroup, Santa Clara, Calif. Chapter; Pacific Southwest Region Director Lorelee Langworthy, CBT, CDS, CIT, San Diego, Calif. Chapter; and Southeast Region (2) Director Anne Welch, CIT, Montgomery, Ala. Chapter.

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Lafarge Cement Products Used on Wickford Junction Rail Station Better overall performance, an aesthetically pleasing finished appearance and enhanced sustainability are among the hallmarks of three types of Lafarge North America cement used in the construction of the Wickford Junction Commuter Rail Station in North Kingston, R.I. Lafarge Type III cement was used in the station’s 662 precast concrete elements, including columns, stairs and wall panels. Its design flexibility and efficient erection properties help reduce long-term maintenance needs. For the cast-in-place concrete foundation and slabs, Lafarge Type II cement and NewCem slag cement provide enhanced durability and reflectivity.

NewCem is also notable for its environmental benefits. It makes use of an industrial by-product material that might otherwise end up in landfills, and avoids the use of virgin raw materials. The resulting lighter-colored, high-performance concrete mix also absorbs less heat from solar radiation, giving it an extended service life and lower life cycle costs.

The more than 250,000-square-foot multimodal commuter rail station includes a parking garage, public lobbies and a café, and features a distinctive “millwork building” façade that is reminiscent of early-20th century New England textile mills. Functionally, it is an important component of extending Northeast Corridor rail service. The station has helped extend commuter rail service from southern Rhode Island to Warwick, Providence, Boston and beyond, and relieved traffic congestion along the Route 4/I-95 corridor.

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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.

for November 2014 Bullseye Masonry, LLC Ponchatoula, LA 504-914-1233 Contractor Member

Buxton Masonry, Inc. Ogden, UT 801-627-9999 www.buxtonmasonry.com Contractor Member

CKS Masonry & Concrete, Inc. Oviedo, FL 407-366-6229 cksmasonryconcrete.com Contractor Member

Marriott Construction Waukesha, WI 262-549-5522 Contractor Member

MDM Scaffolding Grapevine, TX 817-329-4994 Regional Associate Member

S & D Masonry Algonquin, IL 847-287-2674 Contractor Member

Husqvarna New Sales Managers Jason Lavrinc joined Husqvarna Construction Products as a district manager for distribution sales Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Lavrinc has general construction experience, and for the last 10 years serviced and sold insurance in the Pittsburgh area.

Lee Watson joined Husqvarna Construction Products as a district manager for distribution sales - south, territory of Virginia and Washington, D.C.

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Watson has worked in the distribution side selling construction materials and equipment for the last 15-plus years. He worked his way through this business in inside sales, account management, branch management, and sales management for regional and national construction material firms.

Acme Tools Opens Distribution Center in North Dakota Acme Tools, an authorized online retailer of tools and equipment, has opened a new distribution center in Grand Forks, N.D., in support of its growing internet sales division.

Acme Tools built the new 40,000square-foot facility on a nine-acre site in the Grand Forks Business Park located adjacent to and west of Interstate 29.

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Team Masonry & Construction Scarborough, ME 207-510-1833 teammasonryandconstruction.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.

Acme Tools was the first company to purchase land in the business park.

Designed to optimize the fulfillment process, the new distribution center opened with 20 Acme Tools employees and employment is projected to double in five years. The Grand Forks Business Park location also provides for future expansion to accommodate additional growth. ❙MAS The Voice of the Masonry Industry

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You Make the Call Have you ever listened to fans cheering for their team at a sports event? Take a basketball game. Make it high school with a family member or friend playing out on the court.

With emotions running high, fans scream objections, even accusations at the referee for every call that doesn’t go their way, putting tremendous pressure on her. An inexperienced referee (or a poor one) may be influenced by what the people in the stands are yelling, cave and allow it to lead to bad decision making. On the contrary, a good referee makes herself oblivious to her surroundings. She doesn’t hear what people yell or say. She doesn’t see white or red jerseys, she only sees what happened, and makes the call based on what she saw.

In the business world, a manager makes decisions every day. If she makes decisions based on what people are saying behind the scenes, instead of what she observes on the job, she will become weak, and a poor manager. If she makes decisions to improve things, based on what she sees happening everyday on the job, while ignoring reactive grumbling, she will become wildly successful in the end.

Recently we made a big call at our manufacturing company, by installing a software tracking system. Our purpose is to find out how we do financially on every single product we build. Eventually, we will raise prices on low margin products, or cut them from our line. Then, we will focus our attention on building and selling the most profitable products. Our team members work on up to 30 different parts of separate products on any given day. So, measuring the cost to build each machine or shop job by recording every aspect of what one is doing each shift certainly is not something anyone is crazy about doing.

Watch Closely. Observe the Situation. Then, “You Make the Call.”

One of the managers who is leading the new software implementation called a meeting recently with me and our CFO, plant manager and engineer to discuss some issues the co-workers are having with the project.

He said, “I think I have a solution to help drive the new system we are installing. It could take some stress off everyone up here.

I have a friend who has a great attitude, is an expert in computers, and can assist our team in fixing the issues.”

“Fantastic,” I replied.

“Wait a minute,” he says. “I also have a deep concern. I am new here, and I know other staff members are already wondering why you hired me in the first place. If I bring in a friend, what will they say next?”

I told him we have a vision, a direction in which we want to take the company, and that he is here to help us get there. We can’t be affected with raised eyebrows, balking or objections of the rest of the staff. We made the software implementation based on careful observation. As long as his friend could help us accomplish our long-term vision, hire her now. In fact, if all your friends can come on board, and help us reach our goals, bring

them on as we will take them all. I gave the thumbs up signal as we all laughed.

Referees do make bad calls. Games are lost. Even the best referee or manager will make a mistake. It happens. However, if you stay focused and make decisions based on what you see is best for your company, ignoring the self-interest, chattering and objections of those around you, you will benefit your company greatly. Others will notice this and allow you to grow to heights you never thought were possible. In return, the company will reach unknown heights as well.

Watch closely. Observe the situation. And then, “You Make the Call!”

Damian Lang owns and operates four companies in Ohio. He is the inventor of the Grout Hog-Grout Delivery System, Mud Hog mortar mixers, Hog Leg wall-bracing system and several other labor-saving devices used in the masonry industry. He is the author of the book called “RACE—Rewarding And Challenging Employees for Profits in Masonry.” He writes for Masonry Magazine each month and consults with many of the leading mason contractors in the country.

All rights reserved, © 2014 Damian Lang, President of Lang Masonry Contractors, Inc., and EZ Grout Corp.

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Education Calendar The following is the MCAA’s education calendar: November 3 Free Dow Webinar

November 19 Same-Sex Harassment

ONLINE Discipline: Masonry Products

ONLINE Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices

Credits: 1

Credits: 1

February 2 Construction Boot Camp for Field Leaders—Four Corners of Field Leadership Excellence Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices Credits: 8

November 5 Marketing Checklist for the Mason Contractor ONLINE Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices Credits: 1

November 21 Overview of Masonry Special Inspection, Codes and Standards (NCMCA Mod 7) Location: Greensboro, N.C. Discipline: Codes & Standards

February 2 Employee Problems—Not on My Watch Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices Credits: 1.5

Credits: 6

November 12 Masonry Inspection & Testing ONLINE Discipline: Codes & Standards Credits: 1.5

November 14 Job Site Scheduling Location: Phoenix, Ariz.

Discipline: Quality Assurance Best Practices Credits: 3

November 26 Building Information Modeling for Masonry (BIM-M): November 2014 Update

Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Bidding Practices Credits: 3

ONLINE Discipline: General Credits: 1

December 3 Methods of Improving Stone Masonry Cavity Wall Construction ONLINE Discipline: Masonry Products

November 14 Masonry Robotics

February 2 Essential Parts to a Successful Estimating System

February 2 Field Issues in Residential Brick Veneer: How to Avoid Common Problems Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Masonry Products Credits: 1.5

Credits: 1

Location: Phoenix, Ariz.

Discipline: General Credits: 1.5

November 14 Masonry Wall Bracing Seminar

December 10 Efflorescence Causes and Solutions

February 2 From the Field to the Bid Room— How to Compete with Large Scale Projects

ONLINE Discipline: General

Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Bidding Practices

Credits: 1

Credits: 1.5

December 17 Masonry Repair and Restoration Techniques

February 2 Leadership and Management: Be Successful by Knowing the Difference

Location: Phoenix, Ariz.

Discipline: Safety Credits: 4

November 14 Productivity with Mobile Devices Location: Phoenix, Ariz.

Discipline: General

ONLINE Discipline: Masonry Products Credits: 3

Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices Credits: 1.5

Credits: 1.5

February 1-2 Masonry Foreman Development Course

November 14 Silica Update Location: Phoenix, Ariz.

Discipline: Safety

Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Discipline: Ethics & Business Practices Credits: 16

Credits: 1.5

Online classes available at: www.masoncontractors.org/live For more information and to view a complete list of all upcoming education, please visit www.masoncontractors.org/education

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