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MCAA Region C Skills Challenge results

Words: Michelle ApigianThe Michigan Mason Contractors’ Association (MMCA) along with the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local 9 Michigan hosted the Region C Masonry Skills Challenge on behalf of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) at the BAC Local 9 Training Center in Lansing.

Twenty first, second and third year apprentices from Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia were invited to compete for the opportunity to participate in the international competition during the MCAA 2012 Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas.

This competition promotes the masonry industry and showcases the skills of the next generation of mason contractors. First year apprentice Justin Proch of Michigan, second year apprentice Jeremy Casey and third year apprentice, Darren Tobolt, both of Ohio, won their class competitions.
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When Schedules Tighten, Experience Shows
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In construction, schedules rarely open up; they tighten. Weather delays, trade coordination, and last-minute scope changes all add pressure, even on jobs that were planned down to the minute. When that happens, experienced masons don’t start cutting corne

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MAP Partner
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Five Truths About Final Brick Cleandown
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Not all truths are self-evident. Sometimes they’re easy to forget or clouded with misunderstanding. The good news is these truths of final cleandown are not hard to implement on your next project to ensure successfully cleaned and beautiful new brick.

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MAP Partner
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Shelf Angles and Their Impact on Wall Performance
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MAP Partner
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Registration Now Open for the 2026 MCAA Midyear Meeting in San Antonio, Texas
May 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the highly anticipated 2026 MCAA Midyear Meeting, set to take place in San Antonio, Texas. This exciting event is scheduled from September 13th-1

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