2003 Fastest Trowel Competition
By Mason Contractors Association of America
 At left, the first place winner was Rex Allen, Cunningham Masonry, FL. |
From the opening horn to the close after 20 minutes of furious activity, each trowel man, with a two-person support crew, worked to lay as many concrete blocks as possible.
Speed was not the only criteria when it came to judging the results of their efforts. A team of judges examined each 24-foot wall to ensure that the wall met the right standards in six exacting categories.
The first place prize was awarded to Rex Allen, Cunningham Masonry, Fla. He was ably supported by Kenneth Eiland and Charles Harris.
Second place and $2,500 went to Pascal Robertson, Pascal Robertson Masonry, Fla., and third place and $1,000 to Glen Houghton Sr., Houghton Masonry, Iowa.
In overall charge of the competition were co-chairmen, Steven Fechino, WASCO, Inc. and Harry McGraw, Lucia, Inc.
The following companies made generous donations of materials and prizes:
MultiQuip - two mortar mixers.
OmniQuip Textron - forklift use.
Red Brookshire of Florida - competition materials.
RMC Ewell Inc. - concrete blocks.
Spec Mix - mortar.
For further information contact Colin Faul, MCAA Director of Professional Development, at (800) 536-2225 or cfaul@masoncontractors.com.
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he Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is the national trade association representing mason contractors. The MCAA is committed to preserving and promoting the masonry industry by providing continuing education, advocating fair codes and standards, fostering a safe work environment, recruiting future manpower, and marketing the benefits of masonry materials. Visit www.masoncontractors.org to learn more.
