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Masonry Project Illustrates Union Craftsmanship in Chicago

2016 Issue 2
Members at Work
JOURNAL: ISSUE 2 - 2016

 

In April, bricklayers of BAC Administrative District Council 1 of Illinois, employed by BAC signatory contractor Joe's Masonry (Elmhurst, Illinois), were busy finishing up the Norfolk Southern Crew Facility located at 2543 W. Columbus Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Though not a huge project, it has generated over 1,680 brick hours during a seven-week work schedule.

The new 5,077 sq. ft. masonry building features brick and block exterior, and installation of 6" CMU for all interior walls without drywall partitions. Upon completion, it will provide rail station staff with decent space to take breaks and change.

"It is a nice masonry project where Joe's Masonry had an opportunity to prove its efficiency," says Sal Calzante, Vice President of Joe's Masonry. "BAC members performed masonry work smoothly with excellent quality craftsmanship." 

BAC ADC 1 of IL President Jim Allen agrees, "This project is another example of our Union's strength. Again, we are impressed by the skills demonstrated by our members on the job and their capability to deliver the final project on time and on budget."

From left, Riedy Construction's Superintendent Tom Delby, BAC Local 74 IL bricklayer Jose Cerda, Local 21 IL member and foreman of Joe's Masonry Ron Simonson, Local 74 IL bricklayer Joe Fortino, Local 56 IL bricklayer Rosario Pecoraro, Local 74 bricklayer Salvatore Vilona, Local 21 IL member and Jr. foreman of Joe's Masonry Juan Carlos Tinajero, Juan-Erik Nieto-Pineda, Local 21 IL President Mike Erdenberger, Martin Mendoza, Local 21 IL bricklayer Roman Bula, and Administrative District Council 1 of Illinois Secretary-Treasurer Mike Lowery.

A 3-D graphic of the crew facility at the Landers Yard. 

Administrative District Council 1 of Illinois Secretary-Treasurer Mike Lowery, left, discusses the project with Riedy Construction's Superintendent Tom Delby. 

BAC members working on the building exterior.

BAC Local 74 IL bricklayer Jose Cerda laying brick at the Landers Yard.