Joe V Aker


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Stone Carving at Washington National Cathedral

Since 1907, architectural and sculptural carving has taken place at the Washington National Cathedral. MASONRY takes an in-depth look.

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Report of the MCAA Legislative Committee

The report of the MCAA Legislative Committee presented at the 2017 MCAA Convention in Las Vegas.

Report of the MCAA Legislative Committee

The report of the MCAA Legislative Committee presented at the 2016 MCAA Convention in Las Vegas.

The right mixer for the job

You may be wondering what you could possibly learn about mortar mixers that you don’t already know. Keep reading.

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Masonry Advisory Council Continuing Education Breakfast

The Masonry Advisory Council is hosting its next Continuing Education Breakfast on Aug. 14 at Maggiano’s Oak Brook from 7:30-11:30 AM.

The history and relevance of codes

The Masonry Advisory Council provides a history lesson on how codes and standards are used in the masonry industry.

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MAC IASB recap

The Masonry Advisory Council’s (MAC) Gary Porter, and Joe Packhem recently attended the Illinois Association of School Board’s (IASB).

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Scaffolding Hazards - Avoiding Common Mistakes

Mason contractors are on scaffolds all the time and know how to use them safely. Experience is said to be the best teacher. People learn by their accomplishments and mistakes.

OSHA’s Most Frequently Cited

Last year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued 4,786 citations to mason contractors at a cost of $3,537,054.