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[[{"fid":"391","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"2","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]]Shown here is the ABC National Craft Championship Competition on April 26, 2012 at the Henry B.… read more

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[[{"fid":"392","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"_none","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]]Shown here is instructor Jim Strickland and his students. This class began three years ago, with… read more

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[[{"fid":"399","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"2","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"VA Outpatient Work Crew","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]]MBS Dallas branch in Austin Texas, Total Station demonstration at the VA-… read more

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 [[{"fid":"405","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"2","field_services[und][20]":"20","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Formula One Grand Stand Construction","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]]Showing the south side view… read more

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April was the ABC Chili Cook-Off and representing MBS-Austin was Jay D. Nicholson and Chase McNeil. They had a great time, probably because they came in 3rd place! Great job Jay and Chase!

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WFD Team members recently made a trip to the North Georgia Mountain city of Dahlonega in order to represent MIS Atlanta at Lumpkin County High School’s annual Career Fair. MIS Team members Daniel Garza and Jody Klodner spoke with over 300 students ranging from 9th through 12th grade and were joined by over 50 other presenters spanning all trades… read more

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Hispanic Contractors Association is offering a free 10 Hour OSHA class. We have reserved 12 spots for those who may be interested in attending. The classes will be held over a two day period. Friday May 11th and Saturday May 12. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Stacy or Joe for more… read more

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[[{"fid":"410","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"2","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Peace Sign Bandana","field_image_tags[und]":""},"type":"media","attributes":{}}]] Shown using the Total Station for Lay-Out at the VA Outpatient Clinic is… read more

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The Marek Family of Companies is once again sponsoring a booth at the CEFGA (Construction Education Foundation of Georgia) CareerExpo and SkillsUSA State Championships for 2012. It all happens 3/15-3/16 at the Georgia InternationalConvention Center. Marek Interior Systems and MEMCO Solutions are teaming up as they are expecting over 7,000 high… read more

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The following article was originally published on ConstructionCitizen.com.Earlier this month, Jim Kollaer interviewed Saied Alavi, operations manager for Marek Brothers Systems, about the volunteer work he and others in the construction industry are providing to build a home for a disabled veteran through the Homes for Our Troops program.  In… read more

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We will have an OSHA training class for employees who have not attended this training on Tuesday January 24th and Wednesday Janaury 25th. [[{"fid":"460","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"4","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"First Aid Kid","… read more

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We would like to congratulate the following employees for their hard work and dedication. These employees have completed a level of their Workforce Development Training and continue to impress with their ambition in their quest for knowledge. We expect great things from these employees in the future Gabriel Garcia-Journeyman Training Program… read more

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On November 12th and 19th, 2011, Jorge Vazquez  came to the Austin Branch to train our field employees in OSHA 10 Training.  Jorge is our Loss Prevention Specialist from our home office in Houston.  Twenty-seven of our field employees were certified!  Thanks Jorge!! Here are a couple of pictures of our training room and… read more

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We would like to recognize our employees who won an ABC's Excellence in Construction award for the UT Norman Hackerman Building and also to Marek Brothers Systems whom won an award for the "2011 Best of the Best Subcontractor" award.[[{"fid":"414","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_locations[und]":"2","… read more

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We would like to recognize our employees whom are participating in our apprenticeship program. In this picture they are standing in front of a frame and sheet rock wall which they built as part of the performance lab project. As part of the lab, each apprentice is required to take apart a metal and wood framing, install insulation and sheet rock… read more