Building More: Are You Estimating, Or Paper Trading
May 2025

We were all told as youth that winning isn't everything. I will put this statement right up there with Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Winning is the only thing to be focused on when estimating. When I was a kid and early on in my career with my father

Revailo Joins the Masonry Alliance Program at the Silver Level
March 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Revailo has joined the Masonry Alliance Program at the Silver Level, selling out this tier. Revailo brings a forward-thinking approach to construction technology, focusing on

Essential Apps for Modern Masonry Companies: Build Efficiency and Profitability
March 2025

The rhythmic clink of trowels, the precise placement of bricks, the transformation of raw materials into enduring structures – masonry is both an art and a science. Yet, in today's fast-paced construction landscape, even the most skilled masons face chall

How Masonry Technology Has Evolved
March 2025

How masonry technology has evolved is maybe one of the most loaded questions you can ask. As we all know, masonry dates back before the pyramids. Speaking about the evolution of technology since then would be unfair, so I am going to stress the developmen

Building More: How Can They Do It For That Price?!
February 2025

Spring is a weird bid season. Estimates are coming in all over the place. It seems like everyone has tightened their belts to land what they can as we come out of the election cycle slowdown. We are no exception. Lowering margins is a temporary solution,

Tradesmen's Software Continues Gold Membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program
October 2024

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Tradesmen's Software will continue its Gold membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program.

GEORGE AI Is Now In Free, Open Beta For The $33 Billion Masonry Industry
October 2024

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce the launch of a free, open beta for its AI system, GEORGE. This follows the successful first session of “Get To Know GEORGE,” held via Zoom on October 1st.

Estimate Less Jobs To Win More Work!
January 2022

MASONRY Columnist George Hedley goes over job efficiency.

Estimating and Bidding In The Winter
January 2022

Get more info on estimating and bidding this winter.

Get Another Quote & Take The Discount!
January 2022

MASONRY Columnist George Hedley provides insight into the business-building tips and tricks.

Get To Know The NEW Foreman Development Course And Instructors
January 2021

The course is designed to help both newer and experienced foreman evolve and find success in their respective roles. This opportunity will debut on February 7th at the 2021 MCAA Annual Meeting.

New Foreman Development Course To Debut At MCAA Annual Meeting
December 2020

The MCAA has responded to the needs of the industry by working with masonry industry leaders to re-develop the popular Foreman Development Course. The course is designed to help newer foreman understand and be successful in their role.

Introducing Masonry iQ Build: Modeling and Estimating in BIM Webinar
November 2019

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Introducing Masonry iQ Build: Modeling and Estimating in BIM” on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT.

Basic Masonry Estimating Webinar
August 2019

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Basic Masonry Estimating” on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST.

Basic Masonry Estimating Webinar
July 2019

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Basic Masonry Estimating” on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST.

Estimate, Plan and Build with a Constructible BIM Solution Webinar
March 2019

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Estimate, Plan and Build with a Constructible BIM Solution” on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST.