Work Trucks Need Hard-working Tires
May 2025

Whatever you’re hauling, whatever job site you’re headed to, your work truck needs to be dependable. It’s a vital part of your livelihood. That’s why it’s important to check what holds your work truck up, namely the tires. Simply put, the right tires (alo

A Greener Future Through Masonry
April 2025

When it comes to building a more sustainable future, the construction and building materials sector has a lot of room for growth. According to the most recent data, construction and building-related emissions are responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emis

Chairman's Message: The Beauty of Efficient Efforts
March 2025

When a masonry jobsite is running smoothly, it’s a beautiful and inspiring demonstration of efficiency. Work flows without interruption, confusion, or hint of a delay. Each mason gets into a groove with zero waste of energy or muscle movement. Mortar i

Cavity Wall: Concrete Block Veneer/Reinforced Concrete Block
February 2025

Spherical Block Continues Silver Membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program
October 2024

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Spherical Block will continue its Silver membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program.

Best Block Continues Gold Membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program
October 2024

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Best Block will continue its Gold membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program.

Best Block® Moves From Silver To Gold Tier In The Masonry Alliance Program
November 2023

Best Block, national provider of concrete masonry, will move from the MCAA’s Masonry Alliance Program’s Silver Tier to the higher Gold Tier. As part of this commitment, Best Block becomes one of just 70 companies to receive unparalleled access to the

2024 Fastest Trowel On The Block and Skills Challenge Registration Now Open
October 2023

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, MASONRY MADNESS® will take place during the 2024 World of Concrete in Las Vegas in the Bronze Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Do you know someone who was what it takes to compete this year?

Best Block Secures Silver Spot In The Masonry Alliance Program
June 2023

Best Block, national provider of concrete masonry, will join the MCAA’s Masonry Alliance Program at the Silver level. As part of this commitment, Best Block becomes one of just 70 companies to receive unparalleled access to the $33 billion industry.

Competitor Registration Full: 2023 Fastest Trowel On The Block Presented By Best Block and Skills Challenge
October 2022

Registration for the 2023 Fastest Trowel On The Block Presented By Best Block and Masonry Skills Challenge is officially full! Both competitions are completely SOLD OUT and we will no longer accept any competitor registrations.

BREAKING: CMU Checkoff Passes
December 2021

The CMU Checkoff Program, an initiative backed and promoted by the Mason Contractors Association of America for approximately 15 years, has passed.

Charla Técnica
July 2021

MASONRY Magazine translated one of MCAA's Technical Talks that originally ran in the 2019 February issue.

Gerardo Patlan Named Fastest Trowel 2020
February 2020

The annual MCAA Fastest Trowel on the Block competition, held February 5, 2020 during MASONRY MADNESS® and the MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas, drew a record crowd to see the fastest twenty minutes in masonry.

What is the NCMA
January 2020

Nicholas Lang provides a brief overview of what the National Concrete Masonry Association is and does. Read more about this group and what they're all about.

MASONRY MADNESS® 2020: Challenging the Best of the Best
January 2020

The biggest masonry competitions event happens in the Bronze Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Check out what MASONRY MADNESS® has in store for attendees this year.