MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN— SPEC MIX, Inc. has a strong record of committment to supporting the industry trade. In these challenging times it is important that we do not lose our vision and we continue to support the masonry trade to maintain the quality of our product. This means training, education and the strategic promotion of the masonry trade to the public. SPEC MIX wishes to announce our support of two industry initiatives, KEEPING THE TRADE STRONG and VISION 20/20.

The best way to win a tug-o-war contest is when every person on a team pulls their hardest at the same time, not just when it suits them. When it comes to promoting the great trade of masonry, the same principle applies. For this to happen, it seems obvious that the members of the masonry construction industry; producers, distributors, mason contractors, training/education programs and all related associations, need to unite and ultimately embrace a clearly defined objective that is immediately supported by a comprehensive strategy. It’s a big task—a project that is certainly achievable and loaded with rewards. But it only pays dividends when ALL share holders contribute. Sometimes the toughest part of any job is simply getting started, and to do this we need a vision....Read More

SCHAUMBURG, IL — Who doesn’t like the idea of buying something you need with a good chance of paying less money? The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is giving every mason contractor in the world this opportunity by hosting their sixth annual Online Auction held at www.masoncontractors.org/auction from Tuesday, March 16th through Thursday, March 18th, 2010....Read More

Kris Chee is the 2010 Fastest Trowel on the Block Champion

LAS VEGAS, NV — Masons and their tenders were highlighted at the 2010 MCAA Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry on February 4, 2010. The annual Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition drew a big audience to catch the action and see who would win the $6,000 grand prize. Contestants from across the country came to compete against each other to build the biggest and best block wall....Read More

SPEC MIX “Factory Preblended Mortar for Masonry Construction” AIA/CES course has first successful student

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN — If you have been reading your TrowelTales you are aware the AIA accredited SPEC MIX “Factory Preblended Mortar for Masonry Construction” that is located in the new Architects and Engineers section on http://www.specmix.com/ is now active. We have had our first student successfully complete the course within 30 minutes of its activation on the web. Our first web student who successfully completed the course was not an architect and engineer— he was a masonry contractor from Morton, Illinois....Read More

New Preblended Mortar Specification (C1714) Approved by ASTM C12 Committee

Clarification and consistency in mortar specifications are the key points as ASTM approved the new ASTM C 1714 Standard Specification for Preblended Dry Mortar Mix for Unit Masonry.  The new standard seeks to work off of ASTM C270, the longstanding and traditional mortar specification, however, it solely addresses mortar that is preblended dry in a factory, such as SPEC MIX. Preblended mortar can be best described as a mix of dry aggregate (sand), cement with or without lime that is mixed dry in a factory and shipped to the jobsite where the contractor adds only water in the mixer to produce a masonry mortar....Read More

“MUDSLINGER…It’s In The Blood” Shirts Promote Masonry Pride

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN—When you work on a masonry crew, there’s nothing wrong with having a little attitude and a lot of swagger. Let’s face it, being a mason or a laborer isn’t a job for wimps. Those who work hard to build our country’s buildings are proud of what they do and the skills they possess to get the job done. Simply put, masonry is a trade that’s in a person’s blood!...Read More

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