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Masonry Construction & Inspection Certification Workshop :: November 9-10, 2018 Orlando

10/15/2018

For Engineers, Contractors, Building Officials & masonry Industry professionals...

Whether designing, building, testing or inspecting, when you’re working with masonry, understanding all of the codes and specifications governing the various masonry components (block, brick, grout, mortar and steel) is essential.

Course includes TMS 402/602 Codes book and printed mark-up excerpts of ASTM materials. All other course materials distributed via USB flash drive. Classroom training requires participants to bring a laptop computer with USB flash capabilities.

Classroom Training: $399
MAF & BOAF Members: $349
Next class: November 9-10, 2018 in Orlando.
More info: www.masonryworkshop.com

2nd Annual Block-toberfest October 26, 2018

9/25/2018

MASONRY Q & A :: What is the masonry standard or preferred for a brick veneer bearing on a steel lintel? 4" or 8" bearing?

9/20/2018

Lintel bearing for veneer is covered in TMS 402 Chapter 12. Specifically 12.2.2.3.2 states "not less than 4 inches". Your architect/engineer should size it for you. Keep in mind that if it is anchored to the backup you must install and expansion joint at one end minimum. If the opening is very wide you may need an exp jt at both ends. I hope this helps. If not, call me. Thanks for allowing your MAF/MCAA to help.
Jerry Painter, FASTM
352-494-8955

2018 MAF Annual Masonry Apprentice Competition & Fastest Trowel on the Block

9/20/2018

September 8, 2018 - Orlando, FL
The Masonry Association of Florida (MAF) held its annual Masonry Apprentice competition and Fastest Trowel on the Block competition on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Florida’s Best Block plant in Orlando, Florida.
The following apprentices were found to be the best in the state:
1st Year Apprentice Winners:
·        3rd Place - Dominic Lindsey – MCAF - K & D Construction
·        2nd Place - Tyler Austin - Central FL - Trinity Contractors, Inc.
·        1st Place - Ruddy Alvarez - Central FL - Trinity Contractors, Inc.
2nd Year Apprentice Winners:
·        3rd Place - Wildy Lozandier - SE Chapter - Coastal Masonry
·        2nd Place - Ruben Ramirez - SWFL MAF - Westcoast Structural
·        1st Place - Randall Pepevnik - MCAF - Pardue Masonry
3rd Place Apprentice Winners:
·        3rd Place - Jabari Francis - SE Chapter -Coastal Masonry
·        2nd Place - Jake Franklin - MCAF - E.L. Shearer C & M
·        1st Place - Kenny Tilghman - MCAF - Billy G & L Masonry
In addition to bragging rights, the winners were awarded cash prizes and our generous sponsors donated tool bags full of masonry tools to the winners.

The MAF's Fastest Trowel on the Block, with six Florida teams competing, was also held on Saturday, September 8 at Florida's Best Block in Orlando.

The team from Pascal Robertson Masonry, Inc., Irvin Willoughby (Mason) and Lawrence Singleton (Tender) took home the grand prize and the opportunity to represent Florida at the MCAA's Fastest Trowel on the Block national competition held in Las Vegas in early 2019.

The other winning teams were:

2nd Place - Chris Carlton (Mason) and Germaine Velasquez (Tender) - Capital Concrete & Masonry Solutions, Inc.
3rd Place - Victor Leal (Mason) and Jonathon Smith (Tender) - Victory Masonry, Inc.

All of the winners were honored at the Saturday night MAF Masonry Excellence Banquet. Congratulations to all who participated and thank you to all of our very generous sponsors!

Thank you 2018 MAF Sponsors!

2018 MAF ANNUAL Convention

9/18/2018

2018 Masonry Excellence Awards Winners

9/18/2018

The Masonry Association of Florida awarded their annual Masonry Excellence Awards to MAF Member Contractors and Suppliers at the 31st Annual MAF Convention. This year's convention was held at the beautiful Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando on September 6-9, 2018.

Award Winners:

AIA Florida Winner: Bo Diddley Plaza - Dag Architects
Cape Canaveral National Cemetery - Pyramid Masonry
Nemours Children's Hospital - Pyramid Masonry
Seaglass Tower - Liberty Conshor
Cowford Chophouse - RD Masonry, Inc.
Tax Office Remodel - Bell Concrete Products
Naples Private Residence - David Nelson Masonry

Complete details can be found in the Masonry Excellence Publication: 2018 Masonry Excellence Awards

MAF SE Chapter Meeting :: AUgust 15, 2018

8/9/2018

We will be meeting at Galuppi’s located at 1103 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062.
Please RSVP to doris@coastalmasonry.com if you will be attending.
Thank you!
Kind Regards,
Doris Portes
Coastal Masonry, Inc.
Office 954-984-0600 Ext.205
1909 NW 16th Street
Pompano Beach FL 33069

Brick, Block & Beers: Vol II Issue II- Masonry Best Practices: Control Joints for Concrete Masonry walls

7/30/2018

The pictures provided show cracks under the precast header bearing at what appears to be both ends of an opening. These cracks then turn and extend up to the top of the wall through the course above the precast in a stair step fashion. The third picture provided shows cracking under the end of a precast sill which then extends from the lower right hand corner of the opening down the wall in a stair step fashion.

My response to this inquiry is based strictly on the 3 pictures provided. There may be other extenuating circumstances that I am not aware of.

The pictures provided are so indicative of classic masonry shrinkage cracking that I intend to catalog and use them in future presentations to show where cracking usually shows up in structures where shrinkage of the masonry has not been addressed by either horizontal reinforcing or properly placed control joints.

There are three important considerations to keep in mind when working with either concrete or concrete masonry - it's gray, it gets hard AND IT CRACKS. The cracking can be caused by movement (such as foundation failure), expansion and contraction due to temperature differential or drying shrinkage. Of these three, drying shrinkage is the by far and way the most common and MUST be addressed if random cracking is to be prevented. Concrete materials shrink when they loose moisture. Concrete poured under water does not

House Bill 98 Ohio High School Career Opportunity Act

7/30/2018

Thanks to a recent vote in the Ohio House, apprenticeship recruiting in Ohio’s public high schools may become easier for unions affiliated with the Cleveland Building and Construction Trades.
House Bill 98, the Ohio High School Career Opportunity Act, which gives equal opportunity for representatives from colleges and universities, the armed forces, skilled trades, businesses and charitable organizations to present information on future career and post-graduate opportunities to high school students, was passed by a members in a unanimous vote.

MCAF TAMPA BAY MASONRY APPRENTICESHIP COMPETITION

5/30/2018

TAMPA BAY MASONRY APPRENTICESHIP COMPETITION
WHEN: SATURDAY JUNE 2, 2018
TIME: 8:30 AM -12:00 PM
WHERE: CEMEX YARD, 9117 Florida Mining Blvd, Tampa, FL
CONTACT: RSVP 239 201-6089

AWARDS CEREMONY & LUNCH BEGINS IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMPETITION

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