Roles

Throughout my 22 years in the fall protection industry, what has amazed me the most is the number of common falsehoods, myths and misconceptions related to an active fall event — one where a worker experiences an unintended loss of balance and then must

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Tom Daniel
President
Mason Contractors Association of America

Show Your Support Through Membership

As president of the MCAA, I am often asked why one would want to be a member, and what one gets ou

YOUR VISION.
YOUR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
REZ
Pleasantville NJ
Join Us & Grow

With its strategic location, highly effective JEZ and redevelopment programs, pool of skilled workers, and strong community business relations, Pleasantv

NEW PRODUCTS

To SUBMIT A NEW PRODUCT: Contact Jennifer Morrell Email: jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

Jaxline Tool Series

Charpentier Design Inc.
Designed for all masonry professionals, the Jaxline series of tools simplifies angl

SCAFFOLDING

We have a reputation for providing quality products and services to the masonry industry, and Floyd and his team make sure that we live up to that reputation every day.

We work closely with our customers and OSHA in all of

I CAN'T AFFORD

I need a company that delivers what I need, when and where I need it. That's why I trust CER.

At Crom Equipment Rentals, Inc.

At Crom Equipment Rentals, Inc., we believe the key to our success is the relationsh

SCAFFOLDING
and training services, erection services, in addition to selling and renting masonry scaffold systems. Our customers really get to see our strengths when challenging situations arise. We see things through to a successful conclusion. We'

BY BRETT MARTIN

New Masonry Block Systems

Same classic look in less time offers opportunities for masonry contractors

Photo courtesy of Oldcastle Architectural Inc

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May 2009 www.masoncontractors.org

Vision 2020: A United Front for Masonry

The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) and the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) have joined forces to promote the benefits of masonry construction through a new initiative called

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Concrete block has long been a popular and reliable building product for homes and buildings across the country. Now, block — or the concrete masonry unit (CMU) — is getting an aesthetic makeover, jumping aboard the green movement and finding its way int

SPEC MIX SUPPORTS MASONS

SPEC MIX SUPPORTS MASONS, FROM THE STUDENT MASON, THE APPRENTICE, THE TENDER, THE CONTRACTOR, THE TRADE SCHOOLS, AND THE MASONRY ASSOCIATIONS. TO EVERYONE WHO HAS LAID A BRICK, BLOCK OR STONE, WE COMMEND YOUR COMMITMENT

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By "Coach" Gary Micheloni

Spring Training Fundamentals
'Pitch' a winning RFI for your team.

Holy mackerel! Is spring training here already? No more football or basketball? Oh, ma