As expectations for building performance continue to rise, air barriers have become a critical part of modern wall design. Today’s building envelopes must support energy efficiency, occupant comfort, durability, moisture management, and increasingly strin

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Amerimix will recommit as a Cornerstone Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

The terms wall tie, veneer tie, and anchor are often used interchangeably throughout the masonry industry, but each term has a distinct meaning. To help clarify the terminology, the latest edition of the TMS 402/602-22, Building Code Requirements and Spec

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Kennison Forest Products, Inc. is continuing as a Silver Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce that WIRE-BOND will renew as a Platinum Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MCAA: How did you first get introduced to masonry and the masonry industry? Braxton Sisk: Well, so we have a technical program at our school. I just decided to go into it, and I ended up being pretty good at it, and so I decided I wanted to do that for m

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce that QUIKspray has renewed their Silver partnership in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that Revailo is returning as a Platinum Partner for the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

Back when I was running one crew, I remember driving home one day with my bricklayer and good friend while admitting I was at the end of my rope. Between lying awake, worrying about payroll, laying block all day, and spending half my night bidding on jobs

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself riding down the road in an 18-wheeler with my son. He recently got his CDL permit and is scheduled to attend a class, so he needs to get some driving time in. That day he was driving a Kenworth, and I was riding along

Along with finding potential leaders in the next generation of masonry professionals, getting to work with instructors in CTE programs throughout my region offers a great sense of hope and expectation. Add to that an environment where new technologies an

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce that EZG Manufacturing will continue as an esteemed Cornerstone Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is delighted to announce that Masonry Direct is the first Silver to renew their partnership in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

Lasers have become an essential tool in modern construction. There was a time when rotary lasers were so expensive that only one person on the crew was trusted to set them up and operate them. As technology improved and prices became more affordable, rota

Brickwork is built to last, but mortar isn’t. Over time, exposure to moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, and everyday wear causes joints to crack, crumble, and even recede. What starts as a cosmetic issue can quickly turn into a structural concern if left unadd

For generations, masonry structures have been defined not only by the brick, block, or stone used in construction, but also by the mortar joints that tie everything together. Whether restoring a historic brick facade, repairing natural stone veneer, or re