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Last chance to compete in the 2018 MCAA Fastest Trowel on the Block

Words: Mason ContractorsDo you have what it takes to be crowned the fastest trowel? Sign up for the MCAA's Fastest Trowel on the Block competition during MASONRY MADNESS® at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas before all stalls are filled!

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!

Register to compete today at www.fastesttrowel.com.
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