Westlake Royal Stone Solutions Continues Cornerstone Membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program
November 2024

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is delighted to announce that Westlake Royal Stone Solutions will continue its Cornerstone membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program.

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.

Thin Brick: Modern Material, Classic Charm
March 2018

Thin brick has an easy installation with a traditional look. MASONRY takes a look at the different specs and installation process.

7 Reasons to Add Drainage and Ventilation Planes to Adhered Masonry Veneer Walls Webinar
October 2017

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “7 Reasons to Add Drainage and Ventilation Planes to Adhered Masonry Veneer Walls” on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 10:00 AM CDT.

Weeps: Getting the Water Out
December 2016

Drainage in a masonry cavity wall is something we deal with each and every day as we construct our walls. But drainage can be complicated.

Inspection: How to Look at a Brick Wall
February 2016

On some projects it seems nobody can agree on wall appearance. Defuse disputes by making sure everyone is judging the finished product correctly.

Flash Trac Flashing System
November 2015

The Flash Trac Flashing System is an answer to many of the headaches that may come with installing masonry veneer to exterior walls with spray-foam insulation.

Take advantage of NCMA’s Online “Solutions Center” hosted on SPECMIX.com
March 2015

Whether you need technical support on building codes or testing procedures for masonry materials, the NCMA’s Solutions Center provides credible information for free.

Lintels: Loose Steel or Reinforced Masonry Lintels?
February 2015

Lintels used to span masonry openings can be either steel cross sections (plates, angles, I-beams) or of steel-reinforced masonry construction.

Reminder: Free masonry stone veneer webinar
December 2012

The MCAA will host Best Practices for Masonry Stone Veneer products on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 10:00 AM CST, presented by Oldcastle Building Products.

MVMA Design Awards winners announced
February 2012

Thirty-six projects in nine categories were announced as winners in the third annual Masonry Veneer Manufacturers Association (MVMA) Design Awards.

Five reasons you should attend WOC 2012
January 2012

Since 1975, World of Concrete has been the industry’s ONLY annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries.

Guetzow joins Boral Stone Products
November 2011

Boral USA announced that Gene Guetzow has joined Boral Stone Products, where he brings 25 years of masonry marketing expertise to his new role.

MVMA Announces New Officers
May 2011

The Masonry Veneer Manufacturers Association has announced new officers for their organization.

A Home Run With Thin Brick
June 2010

The University of Tennessee launched a renovation program of their baseball stadium in 2006 that included new brick façade to create the look and feel of a major league stadium.

Manufactured Stone: Riding the Economic Wave
August 2008

Aggressive research and development, new product lines and quality products at a lower price point are keeping manufactured stone businesses healthy.