The Masonry
Contractors Association of Central Pennsylvania is a not-for-profit organization of union masonry contractors and supplier members
in 33 counties of Central Pennsylvania, whose purpose is to develop and improve
the masonry construction industry in the area by:
Promoting
the interest and welfare of its members;
Developing
and fostering fair dealings and a high standard of business
ethics among those engaged in the masonry construction business;
Improving
the character of work done and labor employed;
Encouraging
and aiding in the education of apprentices and the cross-training of
journeymen in the masonry construction industry;
Contributing
to the advancement of the industry in all its branches by
better public service;
Promoting
the use of masonry as a premier building material;
Generally
encouraging the movement to build with brick, block, stone, marble,
tile, terrazzo, and other masonry products.
MCACP Hires George D. Hardy as Executive Director
In a bold new approach to the new decade, the Masonry Contractors Association of Central Pennsylvania recently appointed George Hardy their new and first Executive Director. George comes from a trowel trades background and served as the Executive Director of the National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association for seven years. Having worked on various projects in the past with I.M.I and B.A.C., George looks forward to working closely with these groups to promote the masonry trades in central Pennsylvania.
“I ‘m truly excited about the opportunities I have with the MCACP. Masonry is still the most sustainable, cost effective, and durable type of construction, and design professionals need to be reminded of that one fact above all else.”
George can be reached by calling the MCACP office at 877.267.5191 or by email to George@mcacp.com
Sustainable Contractor Certification Program Debuts
The first sustainability certification program for masonry contractors was launched this summer by the International Masonry Institute.
IMI developed the Sustainable Masonry Certification Program to educate union masonry contractors on the nuts and bolts of sustainability practices and their role in the LEED certification process.
The course addresses the different responsibilities of a subcontractor, ranging from estimating and project scope, to project management and documentation. It covers all the LEED credits that every masonry contractor should know, plus green-specific strategies such as site use, material storage and construction waste management.
IMI launched the program at a June session in Pittsburgh, which is a national leader in LEED-certified buildings.
MCACP contractor member Dave Crowl, LEED AP, of Kenneth Crowl, Inc., Elysburg, PA, attended the session and was certified by IMI as a Sustainable Masonry Contractor. Crowl noted, " IMI’s new Sustainable Masonry Certification Program gives our contractors and craftworkers a ‘must’ tool to compete in the emerging Green industry. This course explains the basic LEED theory, requirements and compliance. The design and marketing ideas presented give our contractors the credentials to contribute and participate in LEED project designs and construction.”
“The people most responsible for construction need to understand the requirements for LEED buildings,” says IMI Director of Sustainability and Program Development Maria Viteri, AIA, LEED AP. “Jobsite practices can make or break a project. Having masonry contractors certified in sustainable practices makes them a valuable part of the team.”
Peter Spinella Joins IMI Central PA
We are pleased to announce that Peter Spinella, AIA, NCARB, has joined IMI's Market Development Team. Peter has become the International Masonry Institute's Director of Market Development and Technical Services for Central Pennsylvania.
He has served as director of architecture for several firms in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey and has over 30 years' experience as a design architect and project manager and has experience in business development. Peter is a licensed architect in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Florida and is also a licensed planner in New Jersey. Peter graduated from Clemson University
Contact information:
Peter Spinella, AIA, International Masonry Institute
116 Meadow Creek Drive, Landisville, PA 17538-1393
phone: 717.898.2727 | fax: 717.898.2722 | cell: 202.341.5930 pspinella@imiweb.org
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Mark your calendars for the 44th annual MCACP Golf Outing
October 6, 2009
Blue Ridge Country Club, Harrisburg, PA blueridgepa.com
More details will be forthcoming this summer and fall.
We look forward to seeing many of our design professionals, labor representatives, contractors, supplier members, and masonry friends at this event!
Click here to view photos from the 2008 MCACP Golf Outing held October 13 at the Colonial Country Club in Harrisburg.
In a bold new approach to the new decade, the Masonry Contractors Association of Central Pennsylvania recently appointed George Hardy their new and first Executive Director. George comes from a trowel trades background and served as the Executive Director of the National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association for seven years. Having worked on various projects in the past with I.M.I and B.A.C., George looks forward to working closely with these groups to promote the masonry trades in central Pennsylvania. 
We are pleased to announce that Peter Spinella, AIA, NCARB, has joined IMI's Market Development Team. Peter has become the International Masonry Institute's Director of Market Development and Technical Services for Central Pennsylvania. 
Mark your calendars for the 44th annual MCACP Golf Outing 
More details will be forthcoming this summer and fall.