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MCAC Supports Fire Resilient Construction Campaigns

2022-12-30T04:15:39-08:00

California's wildfire 'season' has become a year‐round proposition and state leaders, scientists, and other stakeholders are looking for solutions. Two efforts currently in play contemplate buildings and structures as an opportunity to improve our communities' fire resilience. Masonry needs to be at the forefront of these discussions, and we are working with our industry partners to put them there. Wildfire Resilient Structures Conference (WIRES) by UC Davis In May 2021 MCAC received an invitation from UC Davis asking about our interest to be part of a fire resilient structures conference that would include building officials, government representatives, architects, engineers, researchers, [...]

MCAC Supports Fire Resilient Construction Campaigns2022-12-30T04:15:39-08:00

Rolling Tower/Mobile Scaffold Tip Sheet

2021-04-30T02:26:44-07:00

The Rolling Towers/Mobile Scaffold: Inspection, Maintenance, and Use Tip Sheet The most common type of rolling tower/mobile scaffold is simply a single bay supported scaffold tower with casters. Mobile scaffolds may be constructed using tube and coupler scaffold, fabricated frame scaffold or modular type scaffold. As with any supported scaffold, however, it can be configured in many different ways. This tip sheet highlights some of the key items to keep in mind when inspecting, erecting, maintaining, and using mobile scaffold. Definition of rolling tower/mobile scaffold: A powered or unpowered portable, caster-or wheel-mounted supported scaffold. Worksite Inspection Users of [...]

Rolling Tower/Mobile Scaffold Tip Sheet2021-04-30T02:26:44-07:00

SAIA Guidelines on Purchasing Inner Access Decks (Hatch Decks)

2021-04-30T02:25:52-07:00

Description: Inner Access Decks (Hatch Decks)– A platform unit designed and constructed to carry at least one person and allow access from the scaffold level below by opening a hatch embedded in the deck. Inner Access Decks are equipped with end hooks that engage the scaffold bearer, a hatch for access and may contain an integrated ladder. Inner Access Decks are generally rated for uniformly distributed loads. Items that should be considered when using this checklist as a tool for making purchasing decisions. Ultimately, the purchasing decision comes down to the purchaser. This list is not intended to [...]

SAIA Guidelines on Purchasing Inner Access Decks (Hatch Decks)2021-04-30T02:25:52-07:00

BIM Deliverables Guide for Masonry Contractors

2022-12-30T04:16:04-08:00

BIM-M announces the availability of a new report titled "BIM Deliverables Guide for Masonry Contractors" Developed by mason contractors for mason contractors under the direction of BIM-M project consultant Fred Kinateder, the Guide addresses 6 key issues every mason contractor needs to know: Why BIM is important to the mason contractor How to get started in BIM What a BIM Execution Plan is and how to develop one Examples of software being used by mason contractors to work in the BIM environment Deliverables that provide a return on investment for contractors that are willing to invest the time and [...]

BIM Deliverables Guide for Masonry Contractors2022-12-30T04:16:04-08:00

Mason Contractors Association of California

7844 Madison Avenue, Ste 140, Fair Oaks CA 95628-3595

Phone: 1-916-966-7666

Fax: 916-966-1411

Web: www.mca-ca.org

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