Built to Endure: Exploring the All-Weather Strength and Longevity of Manufactured Stone Veneer
April 2025

Let's talk about something we all care deeply about: the longevity of our work. You and I both know the feeling of pride when we step back and look at a finished project. We're in the business of creating structures that not only look good but also stand

Central Avenue Elementary School – A Modern Take on Historical American Masonry
March 2025

Central Avenue Elementary School is a project that the team here at Warfield Masonry completed in 2021. Located in Midland, Washington, the project involved the demolition and replacement of the original Central Avenue School built in 1949. The original e

Masonry Wall Of Fame Award Now Open For Submissions
October 2023

The Mason Contractors Association of America and the Brick Industry Association are thrilled to release more details on the first-ever Masonry Wall Of Fame Award. Submissions are now open, and the first award will be given out during the 2024 World

Kraft Tool Joins Silver Tier Of The Masonry Alliance Program
July 2023

Kraft Tool Co.®, a leading manufacturer of high-quality hand tools made in the USA, has secured a spot at the Silver Tier of the 2024 Masonry Alliance Program. Kraft Tool is set to be one of just 70 companies to receive unparalleled access to

SPEC MIX Lands Premier Cornerstone Spot In Masonry Alliance Program
June 2023

SPEC MIX, producer of high quality, factory-made preblended mortars and grouts, will be joining the Mason Contractors Association of America’s 2024 Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) at the highest Cornerstone Level.

Longtime Member Story: Richard Harris of E.L. Harris & Son Inc.
April 2021

Learn more about long-time MCAA Member Richard Harris and his family's legacy within the MCAA.

Advanced Workflows for BIM-M
October 2020

Ryan Page of Trimble provides insight into using BIM-M for advanced workflows. Discover how to integrate this software into your daily workflow and more.

Building Information Modeling: Why Should a Mason Contractor Care about BIM?
May 2019

Reinforcement: Bed Joint Reinforcement
August 2018

Nearly all masonry projects have some type of reinforcement installed in horizontal bed joints.

Miscellaneous: The State of Masonry Education for Engineering Students
March 2018

The education of future engineers should be something that catches the attention of the entire masonry industry.

Glass Block: Glass Block Makes a Comeback
October 2017

Glass unit masonry has been used more frequently in the last few years for several good reasons.

Last-Minute Stone Solution for a Modern Design
December 2016

Architects for the BBVA Compass bank envisioned a modern façade, clad mostly with metal panels. However, the city of Kingwood, Texas, rejected the plan.

A Blend of Natural Stone and Manufactured Stone Veneer Brings Out an Iconic Architectural Masterpiece
December 2016

A Blend of Natural Stone and Manufactured Stone Veneer Brings Out an Iconic Architectural Masterpiece

ThermaPANEL: Snow-Melting, Solar Pool Heating and Patio Cooling
December 2016

ThermaPANEL is a new and sustainable technology that assists in the design, installation and functionality of spaces.

MC&MCA Strong at AIA Convention
December 2016

MC&MCA did it up big at the November 8-11 AIA Convention held at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

MAC Seminars: Better Masonry Walls and Tornado Shelters
November 2016

The Masonry Advisory Council (MAC) will present two seminars on the morning of December 7, 2016.