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congratulations to graduating masonry student, michael griffin!

8/11/2021

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FMAEF's Al Herndon presented  Michael Griffin, graduating masonry student from Camden County High School in Kingsland, Georgia his Mortar Net Solutions Award with the assistance of the Camden County School Board.  Instructor, Carlos Jones Jr. assisted Mr. Herndon with the presentation.  Everyone who attended was so proud of Michael's success and Carlos spoke on Michael outstanding accomplishments as a  student.

Thank you to Steve Fechino and Mortar Net Solutions for all you do for the masonry industry and for helping us to recognize America's masonry students with scholarships, awards and support.

For more information, contact Al Herndon:
Al Herndon
Florida Masonry Apprentice and Educational Foundation
904 838 6531
Herndon3@bellsouth.net
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Masonry Day @ Haskell

8/10/2021

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 ​On Tuesday, August 10th, the MAF delivered a masonry education and hands-on demonstration seminar at Haskell in Jacksonville.  

Haskell is a unique company that both designs and constructs buildings of all types. However, many of the professionals who set the daily expectations for masonry projects have never held a trowel, or if they have, it has been years since they were exposed!

The MAF's own Don Beers, PE and Haskell Project Design Principal, Michael Schmeider, along with assists from Jerry Painter, Al Herndon and masons from EK Birken Masonry and Capital Concrete set-up 16 stations for the Haskell attendees. 

Don Beers and Jerry Painter instructed the attendees on masonry best practices, masonry detailing and discussions on quality control and codes issues.  The initial instruction was completed in 45 minutes and then the group was broken into teams of four to go to the hands-on training.

The masons from EK Birken and Capital Concrete patiently instructed the "newbies" on how to spread mud, all while Don and Jerry answered a myriad of questions about the different components on a masonry wall.  Jim Painter was on-hand to keep the 16 team's mortar in good workable condition! We the have pictures to prove it! 
In the end, all projects were judged and the winning Haskell team was given a TMS 402/602 book and gift certificates totaling $250.

Everyone had a wonderful time and the Haskell attendees came away with a renewed appreciation of the hard-working masonry professionals who create the masonry projects Haskell designs and manages.

Thanks very much to the masons and laborers from EK Birken and Capital Concrete for working in less than ideal temperatures all while keeping a smile on their face!  It was HOT!

A special thanks also to Brad Clark and Atlantic Coast Construction Group for the great job they did with the parking lot clean-up!​

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Personal Protective Equipment on the Job

8/5/2021

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Words: Vanessa Salvia

At this point, we’re all accustomed to wearing personal protective gear in the form of masks when we go about much of our daily lives. Even though we might rather not, they’ve become a fact of life in many ways. Wearing masks may have been a new experience for many people who weren’t used to wearing personal protective gear, but for masons and others who wear protective gear on the job, it might have been easier to get used to doing it every day. 
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CHANGE STARTS HERE.REGISTER NOW.  USE YOUR VOICE.  REGISTRATION IS CLOSING SOON!

6/23/2021

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​Your voice and vote are needed as we are in the final push toward the CMU Checkoff. This vote is our one chance to change the trajectory of our industry and take back the markets and customers we’ve lost.
From the Department of Commerce:

"On May 3, 2021, The Office of the Federal Register published the final rule, FR-2021-05-03, on the procedures the Department of Commerce will follow in conducting a referendum for the Concrete Masonry Checkoff.

The referendum allows the industry to vote on whether to establish a national Concrete Masonry Products Board under the Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2018. The publication of this notice allows the Department of Commerce to begin to register eligible voters to participate in the referendum."

The registration period began Tuesday, May 4th 2021
and will last for a MINIMUM OF 30 days.

Download the Registration Form
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER CONTRACTOR - LABRIE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

6/4/2021

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Labrie Construction, Inc.
Chris Labrie
21907 County Road 44A
Eustis, FL 32736
Email: chris@labrieconstruction.com 
Phone: 407-432-2774
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NAHB CEO: Record-high lumber prices 'completely out of control'

4/5/2021

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Study - Initial Cost of ConstructionMulti-Residential Structures

4/1/2021

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Concrete masonry cost competitiveness highlighted in comparison study updates
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According to results of updates in 2020 to the Initial Cost of Construction Study, concrete masonry construction provides the best value and lowest initial cost compared to other building materials. Over the past several weeks there have been many stories in the news about skyrocketing costs for wood and steel, while concrete masonry costs have remained stable. The updates to the Cost Study, which was first completed in 2017, highlight these differences. Across the updates, which were completed for seven cities across the U.S., initial construction costs are less than, or equal to, wood construction for the multi-family structure evaluated in the study. ​
  • Florida Results
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Wage & Hour Determination from the US Department of Labor FLSA2020-16.

11/9/2020

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AIA Palm Beach Two-Hour Continuing Education Seminar

10/2/2020

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Get the Facts: Attend the CMU Checkoff Town Halls

9/21/2020

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​Get the Facts: Attend the CMU Checkoff Town Halls 
As the process to realize the CMU Checkoff program takes its next steps, we want to be sure that you know what the program is all about and the opportunities it will provide. You are invited to a virtual CMU Checkoff Town Hall meeting, your chance to hear the straight facts about the Checkoff and get your questions answered. We’re hosting five regional town halls to give producers the opportunity to have an open, transparent discussion about what a national, mandatory checkoff means and how it could just be the answer to win back market share we’ve lost while building new demand.
 
Join national and regional producers who have been working to make the CMU Checkoff a reality over the last ten years, as well as representatives from the Department of Commerce, all ready to answer your questions. Come prepared with questions about the program, the process to implement Checkoff and the opportunities for the Checkoff to grow the concrete masonry industry.
 
Imagine a program that could help drive both construction and consumer demand for masonry, research new technologies and product innovation and help develop the next generation of our workforce. That can all be possible with our CMU Checkoff. By working together, we can advance the industry and create a better future for all producers, regardless of size, geography or offering.
 
- Region 1 (northeast) | September 29 @ 10:00 AM Eastern
- Region 2 (southeast) | September 24 @ 10:30 AM Eastern**
- Region 3 (north central) | September 23 @ 2:00 PM Eastern
- Region 4 (south central) | September 29 @ 4:30 PM Eastern
- Region 5 (western) | September 24 @ 1:00 PM Eastern
 
**A separate town hall is being considered and developed for Florida specifically. Florida companies are welcome to participate in the Region 2 webinar. You will be notified if a separate town hall is scheduled.
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