The masonry competitors were required, from a plan, to erect a brick seat base in preparation for the slatted seat being made by the construction competitors.

First placed Matt Peterson (James Hargest High School) is checking that the course of bricks he just laid are level.
Third placed Stephen Sinclair (James Hargest High School) as he applies mortar to his bricks.

Finalist Matthew Collins (Verdon College) as he prepares to smooth off the mortar joints.

Finalist Jonathan Gamble (James Hargest High School) places the first set out brick for the next set.
Finalist Paul Hale (Tokomairiro High School) checking for correct spacing between bricks.