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Sep 06 2018
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August 1, 2018 – MULE Demonstration

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On Wednesday, August 1st, Masonry Contractors of New Jersey sponsored a demonstration of the MULE (Material Unit Enhancer) at the IMI/BAC training center in Bordentown, NJ.  The demonstration was given by Sean Fitch, Construction-Robotics.

The MULE grips block units and reduces the stress of repetitive movements.  Each project is different, but there is always some increase in production.  The manufacturer claims increases in production from 75% to over 200% are possible.

The MULE can either be purchased or rented; takes only minutes to set up; is free standing with pre-built wheels; and, runs by compressor and regular 110v electricity.

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Aug 29 2018
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October 3-5, 2018 – International Council of Employers 2018 Annual Meeting

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Join your colleagues for the 4th Annual ICE Meeting to be held at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C., Wednesday through Friday, October 3-5, 2018, as we continue to build upon the important, innovative and engaging conversations had in the past, as well as our traditional first-night social outing!   This year’s Eugene George Award will be presented on Thursday evening, October 4th, and will honor Benjamin Capp, Jr., Wolverine Stone Company, with the Dedication Award and Edward Navarro, IUBAC, with the Industry Person of the Year Award.

See the link below for registration information and further details:

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May 09 2018
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April 2018 – Architecture Students Design and Build Their Vision of a “Temple of Freedom” at the Masonry Design/Build Competition at NJIT CoAD

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The annual Masonry Design/Build Competition, sponsored by Masonry Contractors of New Jersey, has played an important role in the students’ academic pursuits as part of the NJIT CoAD curriculum since 2003.   This year more than seventy students on five teams had the unique opportunity of linking their design ideas with hands-on experience while collaborating with masonry professionals and craftworkers.

On April 7th and 8th, students were mentored by masonry professionals as they spread mortar, laid brick, and built a “Folly” using the theme “Temple of Freedom”.  The students investigated the use of masonry through the history of architecture from ancient …

Mar 27 2018
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Annual Masonry Design/Build Competition at NJIT’s College of Architecture & Design

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On April 7th & 8th, the Association will once again sponsor the Masonry Design/Build Competition at NJIT’s College of Architecture & Design.  This year the theme is “Temples of Freedom”.  The main goal of the project is speculation on the future of masonry.

The Kick-Off Event was held on February 28th at NJIT and hosted by Michael Schmerbeck, President of the Association and Back Brook Masonry, a major sponsor of the competition.

Dan Siteman, Director of Industry Development and Technical Services with IMI, presented “Revealing Masonry’s Aesthetics: Creating Patterns, Bond, and 3D Masonry” to the students.  This presentation was designed …