Mason
Masons use brick, stone, and concrete blocks to piece together durable structures and surfaces. Masonry is an ancient art, but advances in technology have maintained the trade as one of the most effective ways to build highly resilient and aesthetically pleasing structures.
Clic para leer en espanolMasons are also known as Brickmasons, Stonemasons, Blockmasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
Articles
Read about what's happening in your craft.
The Talent is There, You Just Need to Get Involved
Source: Construction Citizen
To really send the ball home, each year there are 61,000 students in the SkillsUSA architecture and construction cluster and approximately 30,000 of them graduate annually. Think about those numbers the next time you are looking for talent. Whether you need to fill three or three hundred positions, SkillsUSA is a great place to start your search. Each state has a director who can help you find schools in your area.
Construction is More Than High Salaries
Source: Construction Citizen
For as high as these salaries are, the reality is that what skilled craft professionals earn is typically far greater. The salaries listed in NCCER’s survey are average base salaries, not including overtime, per diem, bonuses or other incentives. Construction is known for having plenty of overtime and travel opportunities as well as bonuses. Not to mention, many contractors also have incentives in which they pay for employee training, vacation time, retirement plans, cell phones, vehicle allowances and/or per diem or housing depending on the length of a project.
North Carolina Business Owner Speaks Out Against Worker Misclassification / Payroll Fraud
Source: Construction Citizen
Burton has over 35 years’ experience in the construction business – 25 of which have been in an ownership position. Whitman Masonry has completed projects for businesses, churches, and universities, and is well-respected in the region. Like many other conscientious contractors who play by the rules, Whitman is frustrated by the unscrupulous contractors who get away with cheating the system by claiming that their employees are independent contractors – that they work for themselves.
Jessica Minh Anh Turns the Hudson Into a Floating Catwalk with NYC's Iconic Construction Masterpieces as the Backdrop
Source: Construction Citizen
New York City has one of the most recognizable skylines in the world. Its record breaking number of towering buildings packed tightly together are like no other major city. While they may no longer be the tallest in the world, their architectural feats have shaped the design and construction of today’s skyscrapers. They are a daily background to the famous hustle and bustle of New York City life. The iconic yellow taxi cabs navigate the city, while world leaders in finance, technology, entertainment, and fashion commute to work.
Louisiana Program Considered "Gold Standard" for Prisoner Rehabilitation
Source: Construction Citizen
Criminal justice advocates and fiscal conservatives are pointing to a program in Louisiana aimed at skills training for prisoners at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola as a model for how states should go about designing their re-entry programs. The prison offers certain inmates a chance to earn certifications in things like welding, masonry, automotive, and HVAC repair. More than 250 certifications have been awarded since 2010.
