Dan Kamys
Dan Kamys is the Editorial Director of MASONRY Publications.
155 articles by Dan Kamys:
Announcing MCAA’s GEORGE: Office Hours Sessions
Following up on the GEORGE 2.2 Beta Update and a big splash during the 2025 World of Concrete, the Mason Contractors Association of America is thrilled to announce GEORGE: Office Hours. Full story
Mark Sisto Of IW & G, Inc. Is The 2025 Masonry Wall Of Fame Recipient
Mark Sisto, a dedicated and passionate mason with over 40 years of experience, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Masonry Wall of Fame Award. This esteemed award is developed and presented by the MCAA and BIA. Full story
GEORGE 2.2 Beta Update Gives The System Eyes, Audio Upload And Summary Capabilities, And A Scaffold Safety Assistant
The MCAA is excited is excited to announce the release of GEORGE AI 2.2 Beta, a transformative update that introduces Vision, a powerful AI capability for image and video analysis, alongside new audio and summarization features, and a scaffold assistant. Full story
MCAA’s GEORGE AI Helps Break Down Barriers: Industry Content Including MASONRY Magazine Now Available In Spanish
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce a groundbreaking achievement to support the masonry industry: the translation of its content into masonry-specific Spanish, made possible by the GEORGE AI system. Full story
2025 Masonry Wall Of Fame Nominations Are Now Open Until 12/31
After presenting Fred Campbell, three-time winner of the SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500®, the first-ever Masonry Wall Of Fame Award, MCAA and BIA are prepared to give out the second award. The presentation will take place during MASONRY MADNESS® at WOC. Full story
Alfonso Napoles Joins The MCAA As Innovation Coordinator
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce the appointment of Alfonso Napoles as the new Innovation Coordinator. Full story
MCAA's Foreman Development Course Now Offered In Spanish For The First Time
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that its popular Foreman Development Course will be offered in Spanish for the first time during the World of Concrete in Las Vegas. This is made possible by MCAA's GEORGE AI. Full story
El Curso De Desarrollo Para Capataces De MCAA Ahora Ofrecido En Español Por Primera Vez
Su popular Curso de Desarrollo para Capataces se ofrecerá en español por primera vez durante el World of Concrete en Las Vegas. Esta oportunidad es posible gracias al sistema GEORGE AI de MCAA. Full story
MCAA's GEORGE AI 2.1 Update Unveils Realtime Masonry Spanish Translations, Five New Assistants, Slew Of UI Improvements
After its initial release at the beginning of October, thousands of users are now using GEORGE to boost productivity like never before. Now, with five new safety assistants and performance improvements, the experience continues to improve. Full story
MCAA and Megapixel Management Partner To Forge Masonry Industry Programs With Leading Brands
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Megapixel Management, renowned for its expertise in establishing high-value business connections. Full story
MCAA Names Robert Melgaard Director Of Youth Outreach and Education
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Robert Melgaard as the organization's first Director of Youth Outreach and Education. Full story
MASONRY STRONG Podcast To Premiere Thursday, October 17th
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce the premiere of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, with its first episode available on Thursday, October 17th. Full story
GEORGE AI Is Now In Free, Open Beta For The $33 Billion Masonry Industry
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. Full story
2025 Fastest Trowel and Skills Challenge Registration Now Open
On Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, MASONRY MADNESS® will take place during the World of Concrete in the Bronze Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Do you know someone who was what it takes to compete this year? Full story
MCAA Unveils GEORGE: The First Purpose-Built Masonry AI System
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to reveal its industry-first, proprietary Artificial Intelligence system, GEORGE. The system has been in development for two years, and is starting live demos and beta testing in October. Full story
Shadrock & Williams Becomes Certified Mason Contractor
Shadrock & Williams, a top-tier masonry and wall cladding contractor, is the latest company to have earned certification through the Masonry Certification Program, sponsored by the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA). Full story
Announcing The MASONRY STRONG Podcast
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce the launch of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, which is set to premiere in late 2024. This short-form podcast focuses on the people of the industry and their stories. Full story
Announcing Our First-Ever Member Engagement Coordinator, Madelyn McConnaughay
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Madelyn McConnaughay as the organization's first-ever Member Engagement Coordinator. Full story
Hydro-Tail™ Joins The Gold Level Of Masonry Alliance Program
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Hydro-Tail™ has joined the Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) at the Gold Level. Hydro-Tail™ is the 51st company to join the MAP. Full story
BREAKING NEWS: CrewTracks Secures 12th And Final Cornerstone Spot In the Masonry Alliance Program
CrewTracks, a Field Management Software for Construction, has secured the 12th and final spot in the Masonry Alliance Program’s premier Cornerstone tier. Through this increased commitment, CrewTracks is the final company to receive unparalleled access. Full story
