Masonry Magazine May 1974 Page. 12
Delaware Valley Chapter Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Anthony P. Nolfi (left) presents a plaque to George Houser of the Employers Apprentice Committee Local 1 and 54 for his "outstanding services on behalf of the Joint Apprentice Committee."
Anthony P. Nolfi (center), president of the Employing Bricklayers Association of Delaware Valley, Narberth, Pa., enjoys a chat with Daniel J. Hanlon, Jr. (right), executive secretary of the EBA, and Joseph DiRenzo, business agent of Bricklayers Local No. 7-Camden.
An over-all shot of part of the festivities at the 50th annual dinner dance of the Employing Bricklayers Association of Delaware Valley at the Marriott Hotel in Bala Cynwyd, Pa., February 16.
Leon Greco (left) of Paul Cantono & Co. accepts a plaque from Anthony P. Nolfi honoring his firm for its 50th year in the masonry business.
Dallas Firm Utilizes R & D To Cut Costs
At least one concerned contractor has taken an aggressive posture against rising costs in the construction industry with the addition of a licensed civil engineer in charge of research and product development.
Dr. Richard L. Tucker, who was previously director of the Construction Research Center and associate dean of engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, has joined Luther Hill & Assoc., Inc, as vice president for research and product development.
Luther Hill, president of the Dallas-based firm which bears his name, said, "The construction industry is probably the last major industry in this country deficient in applying the cost efficiencies of manufacturing and industrial engineering. We have an obligation to clients and to the economy to utilize research and development techniques to improve our work product.
"Not only does Dr. Tucker represent a rather unique position in the construction industry, his practical management capabilities complement our 'specialists in design/build philosophy and should help drive down construction costs."
Kuan Fei, a Chinese port of the third century, pointed out the hazards of planning for the future: "The plans are man's; the odds are God's."
Woman Executive to Head Construction Conference
For the first time, a woman has been named to head the Construction Conference & Exhibition at the Cleveland Engineering Society. Catharine "Kay" Keifert, an executive of Esch Construction Co., will direct the activities of the 23rd Regional Conference to be held November 14-17 at the Engineering & Scientific Center in Cleveland.
Affiliated with the construction industry for nearly 30 years, Mrs. Keifert is a member of the Cleveland Engineering Society and last year served as vice chairman and secretary of the Construction Conference.
masonry May, 1974