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

How It's Made: Natural Stone Veneer
April 2025

Natural stone veneer is a durable, versatile, and aesthetically pleasing building material that has been used for centuries. It adds timeless beauty to masonry projects while offering structural integrity and resilience. But how does natural stone veneer

PICCO Group Receives 2022 Grande Pinnacle Award
February 2023

The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. Twenty projects were honored with Pinnacle Awards of Excellence.

U.S. Stone Industries Earns Natural Stone Sustainability Standard Certification
September 2022

U.S. Stone Industries in Herington, KS has earned certification to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373). The company has achieved Silver status for their fabrication facility.

The Best of MASONRY
January 2022

Read the best articles from MASONRY in the Month of January, and be sure to check back next month for more great articles!

BUILDING THE FUTURE FOR OUR DEFENDERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS: NATURAL STONE INSTITUTE AND THE R.I.S.E. INITIATIVE
September 2021

Discover more about the Gary Sinise Foundation and the R.I.S.E efforts for veterans.

See the Masonry Innovations & Workforce Development Zone at WOC
January 2018

Embedded in the heart of the 100,000 square foot MASONRY MADNESS® Arena sits the industry’s “Innovations & Workforce Development Zone”.

BMJ Stone Joins MCAA Strategic Partner Program
January 2018

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to welcome BMJ Stone as its newest Strategic Partner.

Always, Always, Always Something To Be Thankful For
November 2017

Here we are in November already with Thanksgiving right around the corner and year end fast approaching. We should all be busy planning and budgeting for next year as it will be here before we know it.

Joints: Joints in Stone Panel Veneer Systems
September 2017

Stone panel veneer slabs are large and stiff, and joints between stones must serve several important functions.

MIA+BSI Offers Two Scholarship Opportunities for the Natural Stone Industry
June 2017

MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute is pleased to announce that two scholarships are available this year for individuals pursuing a career in the natural stone industry.

MIA+BSI Launches Natural Stone Testing Lab
May 2017

MIA+BSI is proud to announce the creation of a natural stone testing lab. This lab, powered by the association, offers state-of-the-art testing and reporting capabilities.

Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. Receives CID Award
May 2017

Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. received the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Award in the Commercial Stone category for its work on Energy Center III in Houston, Texas.

Kathy Spanier Receives MIA+BSI Person of the Year Award
February 2017

Kathy Spanier, Director of Marketing for Coldspring in Cold Spring, MN, is the recipient of the 2016 MIA+BSI Person of the Year Award.

Brenda Edwards Receives Women in Stone Pioneer Award
February 2017

Brenda Edwards is the recipient of the first-ever Women in Stone Pioneer Award. Edwards received the award at the MIA+BSI Awards Luncheon at TISE in January.

See the Masonry Innovations & Workforce Development Zone at WOC
January 2017

Embedded in the heart of the 100,000 square foot MASONRY MADNESS™ Arena sits the industry’s “Innovations & Workforce Development Zone”.