Ryan Foley wins the 2007 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Omaha Regional

Words: Al Arreguin
https://masoncontractors.azurewebsites.net/Public/News/20070821163000-1.jpg" width="300" height="200" border="0" alt="The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, Nevada.">
The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ryan Foley, with Foley Masonry, Hayti, SD, is going to the National by winning the 2007 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Omaha Regional hosted by TCC Materials - Omaha, a SPEC MIX licensee for Nebraska and the surrounding region.

The Regional was held on August 18, at the Omaha, NE, facility of TCC Materials, and drew masons from the state and surrounding area. It was a big day for Foley Masonry, as Ryan and his tender Cory Foley laid 648 brick to lead the pack. Shawn Nelson and his tender Tracy Johnson won the TOP CRAFTSMAN award. The first place winner moves on to the Nationals held on January 23, at the 2008 World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, Nevada.

SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 Oklahoma Regional Results:

1st Place
Mason: Ryan Foley
Tender: Cory Foley
Brick Count: 648
Company: Foley Masonry
Location: Hayti, SD

Craftsmanship
Mason: Shawn Nelson
Tender: Tracy Johnson
Company: DC Masonry
Location: Omaha, NE

2nd Place
Mason: James Yocum
Tender: Aaron McAlpin
Company: K&K Masonry
Location: Omaha, NE

3rd Place
Mason: Wong Antunez
Tender: Gumaro Antunez
Company: Thunn Construction
Location: Omaha, NE
Brick by Brick: The Importance of Grit

In a world where many jobs are done with a click of a mouse, masonry workers are still out there, getting their hands dirty—literally. These folks build the walls that keep our roofs over our heads, often battling the elements, tight deadlines, and unexpe

Fechino Files: Welding

As a masonry contractor, welding typically falls into two categories: fabrication or repair. Fabrication is when our certified welders make structural connections on the job site, and repairs are just that—fixing one of the hundred things that break every

The Thompson Library - Ohio State University

The Thompson Library at Ohio State University is a landmark of historical and architectural significance. Its renovation, completed in 2009, was a comprehensive project that aimed to modernize the facility while preserving its historic character. The proj

About: Featured
The Haunting of the NYS Education Building: The Legend of Jason, the Mysterious Mason

As Halloween approaches, there’s no better time to delve into the eerie tales that haunt our historic buildings. One such story surrounds the New York State Education Building in Albany, NY—a towering structure steeped in history and mystery. Constructed

About: Featured