The Technical Manufacturing of Architectural Cast Stone
February 2025

Architectural cast stone has long served as a cornerstone of American commercial, residential, and hardscape construction, blending timeless aesthetics with modern engineering. Defined by its capacity to replicate natural stone with unmatched precision, c

Midwest Cast Stone Maintains Gold Membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program
October 2024

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is delighted to announce that Midwest Cast Stone will maintain its Gold membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program.

Midwest Cast Stone Goes For The Gold Level In The MCAA's Masonry Alliance Program
June 2023

Midwest Cast Stone, an experienced provider of custom architectural cast stone, will join the Masonry Alliance Program’s Gold Tier level. Midwest Cast Stone will be among the 70 companies to receive exclusive access to the $33 billion industry.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
May 2019

The St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church is new American Gothic Style church in the prairie landscape on the edge of the bustling college town of Stillwater, Okla.

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.

Premier Stoneworks, LLC
January 2017

The MCAA sat down with Gary Arkin to discuss the history of Premier Stoneworks, LLC, challenges he’s faced, and the future of the masonry industry.

Demand for Creative Construction Strategies Paves Way for Modern Concrete Block Suppliers
December 2016

The Mercedes High School athletic stadium in Texas required an unusually tall, 71-foot wall. As a result, special load-bearing concrete blocks would be needed.

Cast Stone: A Quality Masonry Product Simulating Natural Stone
December 2016

Architectural Cast Stone is a refined architectural concrete building unit manufactured to simulate natural cut stone and is used in unit masonry applications.

Masonry Staining FAQ
October 2016

All your questions about masonry staining are answered by Jennifer Gill of Exact Match Masonry Staining.

What You Need to Know Now About Masonry Staining
October 2016

Masonry staining has a long and successful history as a crucial support service to the masonry industry, as well as the construction industry as a whole.

Cast Stone and BIM – A Match Made in Louisiana
September 2016

The 27,500-square-foot Louisiana State Museum and Sports Hall of Fame is located in Natchitoches, La., the oldest settlement of the original Louisiana Purchase.

Jan Boyer Honored as a Woman of Influence 2016 by Central Penn Business Journal
July 2016

Janet L. Boyer was recently honored by the Central Penn Business Journal as a 2016 Woman of Influence.

Got Brick? LLC
May 2016

The MCAA sat down with Guy Surprise, Owner of Got Brick? LLC, to discuss the history of Got Brick? LLC, challenges he’s faced, and the future of the masonry industry.

Less than one hour remaining in Auction
April 2016

Less than one hour remains in MCAA’s Online Auction. Your opportunity to bid on new, name brand equipment for a fraction of the cost of retail is running out.

Masonry: Timeless traditions, modern opportunities
April 2016

Masonry is nearly as old as civilization itself. Today’s masons carry on a millennia-old tradition dating back to Neolithic times.

New perspective from the Pacific Northwest
March 2016

Ryan Baker, VP of J&S Masonry, looks at masonry materials in a slightly different way. Baker began his career manufacturing masonry materials.