Pompano Beach, Florida. October 4, 2017:   The Masonry Association of Florida, partnering with Coastal, an Oldcastle Company, Titan Block, Echelon, Bonsal, In-Spex, LLC. and Boral Cultured Stone came together on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Oldcastle’s Pompano Beach showroom to celebrate “Careers in Construction Month” with a day-long educational event for south Florida architects, engineers, building inspectors and masonry contractors.  The Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council provided additional support through grant funding.  Approximately 40 – 50 masonry industry professionals were on-hand to take advantage of the masonry continuing education, masonry apprentice program product demonstrations (sponsored by the MAF Treasure Coast and Southeast Chapters) and networking featuring German food and drinks from Fort Lauderdale Octoberfest favorite, The Ambry Restaurant.
 
Highlights of the event included a tour of Oldcastle/Coastal Amerimix production facility, followed by Don Beers, PE, GC (Masonry Association of Florida), Chris Bettinger (Oldcastle) and Lisa Pelham (Oldcastle) presented, “Life is Better with Masonry” and G. Michael Starks’ (In-spex, LLC) presented “Stucco, 10 Factors to Ensure Project Success”.   Participating professionals received three continuing education units for their attendance.  Raffle items were provided by Fi-Foil, the Masonry Association of Florida and Oldcastle and included numerous gift cards, Oakley sunglasses and coolers and the grand prize of a Belgard Fire Pit kit.
 
For pictures of the festivities, please see: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xbugm9of2lral2d/AADx4kZHPMNwGz9oulLqVipEa?dl=0
 
The Masonry Association of Florida, Inc. (MAF) is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1987.  Our mission is to promote masonry construction, provide professional education to construction decision makers and support the mason contractors in Florida.  Additional information is available on our website: www.floridamasonryawards.com  or by contacting, Deb Bartolucci, 954-295-9926 or deb@floridamasonry.com.
 
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Masonry: the Intersection of Art, Innovation and Endurance.


2017 Masonry Association of Florida Masonry Excellence Award Winners
 
Fort Lauderdale, Florida. October 1, 2017:   Art, Innovation and Endurance: the projects submitted for the 2017 MAF Masonry Excellence Awards are the embodiments of these qualities.  The Masonry Excellence Awards are the celebration of the art and craftsmanship of the mason, the innovation of the contractor and architect and the endurance of masonry materials produced here in Florida. 


Projects submitted were reviewed and judged anonymously by a distinguished jury of masonry and design professionals.  Consideration was given to the overall design and use of masonry, as well as the technical aspects of each project.  The winning projects listed showed superiority in technical design and craftsmanship.
17 Masonry Excellence Award Winners: 
Architectural Block – Commercial/Institutional:
 
St. Anthony’s Parochial School – Doug McCall, Coastal, an Oldcastle company.
 
Brick – Commercial/Institutional (Contractors):
 
Portillos Restaurant – Bill Parsons, Pyramid Masonry
 
Brick – Commercial/Institutional (Suppliers):
 
Sigma Kappa Sorority – Steve Bischke, Coastal, an Oldcastle company.
 
Brick – Residential (TIE):
 
Private Residence – David Nelson, David Nelson Masonry
Studer Residence – James Bradley, Bradley Masonry
 
Architectural Block Project of the Year:
 
St. Anthony’s Parochial School – Doug McCall, Coastal, an Oldcastle company.
 
Brick Project of The Year:
 
Private Residence – David Nelson, David Nelson Masonry
 
For more Information and pictures of all submissions is available on www.masonryawards.com
Winners will be honored at the MAF Masonry Excellence Awards Reception being held on October 22, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs, Florida.  Additionally, winning projects will be featured in the MAF Masonry Excellence Awards publication.
 
The Masonry Association of Florida, Inc. (MAF) is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1987.  Our mission is to promote masonry construction and support the mason contractors in Florida.  Additional information is available on our website: www.floridamasonryawards.com  or by contacting, Deb Bartolucci, 954-295-9926 or deb@floridamasonry.com.
 
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Author: Kim Slowey | Construction Drive 

After a few legal fits and starts, as well as extra time for review and input, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new silica standard for construction is scheduled to go into effect about a month from now, on Sept. 23.

What that means is contractors who engage in activities that create silica dust — that is, respirable crystalline silica — such as by cutting, grinding or blasting materials like concrete, stone and brick, must meet a stricter standard for how much of that dust workers inhale. The same goes for employers of tradespeople working around such activities.

The new standard also specifies what services employers must make available to workers who are exposed to high levels of silica dust and the training required of those who are at risk.

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Requisition No: 18023 
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: FDC-VOCATIONAL TEACHER EJT-MASONRY/BRICK MASON INDUSTRY-70010491-BAKER C.I. (BAKER) SANDERSON, FL
Position Number: 70010491 
Salary:  $32,696.82 - $61,625.79 
Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2017 

For more details: http://bit.ly/2vItF6b 

TECH ASSISTANT-ADVISOR PT/MASONRY - 0291654TECH ASSISTANT-ADVISOR PT 2017-2018
Reference Code : e768057d-041c-6cf1-8bab-0025b3b10763
 
Job Title: TECH ASSISTANT-ADVISOR PT
 
Job Description:  https://www.ocps.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=54703&pageId=90956

​Salary Information:  https://www.ocps.net/departments/human_resources/compensation/salary_schedules/
 
 Job Requirements & Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or higher
• Six or more years of full-time industry experience as an Office Manager/Administrative Assistant in the Brick & Block Masonry field.
• Must hold or demonstrate eligibility for a valid State or District issued Temporary or Professional Teaching Certificate.
• Excellent use of positive interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Computer proficient