Online Auction Enters Second Day

Words: Mason ContractorsThe second day of MCAA's Online Auction is well underway at www.masoncontractors.org/auction. Now is your chance to bid on new, name brand equipment for a fraction of the cost of retail! Save your company thousands of dollars and support the industry at the same time!

You can still place opening bids on several great items including:Additional products available include:Live bidding is currently taking place at www.masoncontractors.org/auction. Bidding ends Wednesday, May 21 at 5:00 PM EST. Don't miss out on your opportunity to get great products for a great price!
Using Respirators for Silica Exposure
July 2025

Some in the masonry industry have expressed interest in respirator use as protection from harmful exposure to silica. This topic is of paramount importance due to its impact on our workers and the serious health effects of silica exposure. For those new t

From Bikes to Buildings: The Importance of Embracing Rainscreen Wall Designs and the New Building Codes.
July 2025

Have you ever been asked to do a project over the course of your lifetime? For example, when my kids were little, my wife asked me to assemble their bicycles. So, I opened the box, dumped out the contents, and cast aside whatever I thought was unnecessary

Laying the Foundation for Growth: Concrete Masonry Checkoff Unveils Five-Year Vision for Industry
July 2025

The Concrete Masonry Checkoff (CMC) put the finishing touches on an ambitious five-year vision for the industry, targeting a 20% increase in market share, driven by increased demand for concrete masonry products. “This is about building exquisite, enduri

Five of the Seven Chimneys Have Been Saved: Project Chimney Update
July 2025

In the wake of the devastating January wildfires that swept through Los Angeles's Pacific Palisades, a remarkable preservation effort is underway, spearheaded by Project Chimney, an initiative led by Evan Hall, founding director of the non-profit House Mu