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Florida Department of Corrections Hosts Inaugural Inmate Masonry Competition

1/30/2020

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Baker Correctional Institution winners of first ever competition


SANDERSON, Fla. — Inmates from across the state traveled to Baker Correctional Institution to compete in the first ever Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) inter-institutional inmate masonry competition. Seven teams from various Florida correctional institutions showcased their masonry skills, judged by members of the Florida Masonry Apprenticeship and Educational Foundation (FMAEF).


“This is a perfect model of how we are trying to take our rehabilitation programming and actually have it contribute to restoring the men and women under our care back to their communities with a skill that can immediately result in employment,” said FDC Secretary Mark S. Inch. “This competition demonstrates the skill that meets industry standards for immediate employment. We have skilled instructors that are following industry standards, and we have great support from the business community; both from professional and educational organizations.”


Masonry competitions are used industry wide to highlight the quality, skill and fidelity of masonry education programs. FDC’s masonry programs offer industry-recognized certifications through rigorous coursework and hands-on experience. This training program equips inmates with the skills necessary for employment. Prior to release, inmates are paired with industry professionals through FMAEF to assist with immediate employment opportunities.

Read more:: http://www.dc.state.fl.us/comm/press/Main/01-27-Masonry.html

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Flames destroy apartment building under construction on Southside

1/13/2020

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110 firefighters worked for hours to get 3-alarm fire under control

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  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A four-story apartment building under construction on Jacksonville’s Southside burned to the ground before dawn Sunday morning in a fire that kept the eastbound lanes of Baymeadows Road blocked at Interstate 295 all morning.
Flames from the Fusion Apartment at Baymeadows being built along Baymeadows Road East spread to woods but the fire was stopped before it could spread into the neighboring Hampton Park neighborhood.

The only thing left standing by daybreak was the concrete-block stairwell in the center of the building.
It took more than three hours for 110 firefighters to bring the three-alarm blaze under control, but lingering smoke is keeping roads in the area closed.

None of the firefighters called to fight the fire were injured, although their heart rates and temperatures are being taken assess heat exhaustion or other ill effects. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Chief Keith Powers said 14 engines and seven ladder trucks were needed to battle the three-alarm fire.
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Powers said the fire grew quickly because the sprinkler system in the large, mostly wooden structure was not yet active.  ::Read entire article here: https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2020/01/12/jfrd-battling-structure-fire-on-southside/
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2019 MAF Block-toberfest @ Preferred Materials Was a HIT!

10/23/2019

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The Reviews are in!!

The MAF held it's 3rd Annual Block-toberfest Event at the Preferred Materials Plant in Bonita Springs on Friday, October 18, 2019.  The event was very well-received with approximately 30 architects and engineers in attendance. 

Thank you to our Sponsors:

  • Preferred Materials
  • David Nelson Masonry
  • Jerry Painter Masonry Consulting
  • Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council
  •  Oldcastle
Interested in attending the next Block-toberfest Event?  Click here to register for the November 21, 2019 "Block-vember" Event at Oldcastle in Zephyrhills, FL!
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Thank you Fi-Foil - 2019 MAF Convention Sponsor

7/5/2019

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Thank You Stuart Building Products - 2019 MAF Convention Sponsor!

7/3/2019

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Thank You Jerry Painter Masonry Consulting - 2019 MAF Convention Sponsor!

6/28/2019

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AIA People's Choice Awards

6/28/2019

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Voting for the 6th Annual People’s Choice Awards has started. Vote online for your favorite #Florida #architecture today at www.FloridaPeoplesChoice.com! #AIAFLAVOTE #AIAFLA1
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SKILLS USA DAY THREE

6/26/2019

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Thank you Capital Concrete & Masonry Solutions - 2019 MAF Convention sponsor!

6/24/2019

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MASONRY APPRENTICE COMPETITION - TAMPA BAY & SOUTHWEST

6/10/2019

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