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Last chance to compete in the MCAA’s Fastest Trowel on the Block

Words: Mason ContractorsDo you think you’re fast? Sign up for the 2015 Fastest Trowel on the Block competition during the 2015 MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas where you’ll have a chance to win your share of thousands in cash and prizes.

The fastest twenty minutes in masonry

Select a tender that can keep up with you and join top masons from around the world for twenty minutes of all-out non-stop blocklaying action. Only those journeymen masons who have the skill, confidence and courage to face-off with the industry’s best are invited to compete.

Watch videos of previous competitions at www.fastesttrowel.com to see how you stack up against the field.

Are you fast enough?

If you think your trowel is worthy, go to www.fastesttrowel.com and download an application or call 800-536-2225. Come join these select blocklayers building excitement with what they do best!

The registration deadline is Monday, December 1, 2014. Register to compete today at www.fastesttrowel.com.
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