Texas Masonry Council Hall Of Fame Award Ceremony
April 2025

On March 20th, the Texas Masonry Council celebrated its Hall of Fame Installation at the historic Alamo in San Antonio. This prestigious event brought together industry leaders and supporters to honor the achievements of individuals who have made signific

Get Ready for the 75th Midyear!
March 2025

I’m Sheryl Dentinger, wife of the current MCAA Chairman, Dick Dentinger. I started being a part of the MCAA conventions over 40 years ago, since Dick and I started dating. Bill Dentinger, my father-in-law, a legendary man, was chairman at the time we wer

MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Episode 16 Recap: Larry Vacala, President at Tyler Lane Construction Inc.
March 2025

Larry Vacala joins the MASONRY STRONG Podcast to talk about his incredible journey in the masonry industry, what it's been like to see the industry change over the years, and where he sees the industry heading in the future. Larry's Beginnings in the Mas

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

Approaching Restoration as a Mason Contractor
February 2025

As buildings age and their surrounding areas develop, masonry contractors may be approached to restore, repair, and reconfigure existing masonry on projects outside the typical scope of a new construction commercial project. Restoration of older masonry b

2023 MCAA Midyear Meeting Set For The Historic Hotel Hershey
July 2022

The MCAA is thrilled to announce that the historic Hotel Hershey in Hershey, Pennsylvania will serve as the site for the 2023 MCAA Midyear Meeting. We look forward to welcoming the industry to this historic and family-friendly destination.

Reclaiming Chicago’s Past Through Recycled Materials
March 2022

Learn more about recycled bricks and the best uses for this material.

2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting: August 14-18 In Lake Geneva, WI
February 2022

We’re thrilled to announce that the 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting will take place from August 14th through August 18th, 2022 at the historic Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The location is easily accessible via two major hubs.

Charla Técnica
July 2021

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

MCAA Memphis Midyear Registration Now Open
June 2021

Registration is now open for the MCAA's Midyear Meeting in Memphis, TN. The meeting will take place from September 12-16, and will be filled with the opportunity to network, learn, relax and take in the sights and sounds of the city.

MCAA Midyear Meeting Set For The Peabody In Memphis
April 2021

The annual Midyear Meeting will take place from September 12-16, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee. The hotel will be The Historic Peabody Memphis.

Modern Masonry: A Look At Available Training And Apprentice Programs For Masonry Careers
February 2021

MASONRY Magazine provides insight into masonry programs

MCAA Webinars Update
September 2020

Here is a quick update on upcoming and on-demand webinars every can enjoy! See what's up and coming in the next few weeks as well as what you can enjoy any time in our on-demand section.

Historic Masonry Restoration Best Practices
September 2019

Historic masonry buildings can last forever if they are properly maintained. Amy Lamb Woods and Casey Weisdock provide detailed information and tips on the restoration process.

Deep Energy Retrofits for Historic Masonry Buildings
August 2019

Buildings are being built or modified to be energy efficient. Read up on how you can retrofit an older masonry building to be green and preserve the masonry.

Building with Molded Brick
July 2019

The history of brick is rich and has stood the test of time. MASONRY examines the brick molding process from the beginning stages to the construction phase.