Dan Kamys
Dan Kamys is the Editorial Director of MASONRY Publications.
147 articles by Dan Kamys:
Quick Headers Joins The MCAA's Corporate Partner Program
The Mason Contractors Association of America is excited to announce that Quick Headers, the developer of a temporary, removable beam support used when setting brick and block over a window or door opening, has joined the Corporate Partner Program. Full story
Norton Gives Back To The Masonry Foundation
Norton Clipper, one of the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Strategic Partners, has announced a new program to support The Masonry Foundation. Full story
BREAKING: OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard On COVID
Late last night, OSHA posted their new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 that will impact employers with 100+ employees. The MCAA is working with our partners on the Construction Industry Safety Coalition to review and plan next steps. Full story
REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON: 2022 Masonry Skills Challenge Registration Is Open
The Masonry Skills Challenge is a competition of masonry apprentices in first, second and third year skill levels. The contest is a showcase for skills training in the masonry industry, challenging winning apprentices from all around. Full story
2022 World of Concrete Registration Now Open
Registration has opened for the MCAA Convention at the 2022 World of Concrete in Las Vegas. This year's convention is set to take place from January 17-20 and is the perfect opportunity to learn and participate in great educational programs, contractor ro Full story
NEW: FAQs Regarding COVID Protocols For Federal Contractors
The Biden Administration has issued a new set of Frequently Asked Questions for federal contractors who are expected to be impacted by the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. Full story
TWO SPOTS LEFT: 2022 MCAA's Fastest Trowel On The Block Registration Is Open
The Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition, hosted by the Mason Contractors Association of America, is a showcase of industry craftsmanship and a testament of both the speed and skill of our industry's workforce. Full story
Watch Now: COVID Vaccine Standard Safety Roundtable
On October 20th, the MCAA hosted a Safety Leaders Zoom call. The featured guest was Brad Hammock from Littler Mendelson P.C. Brad discussed the new Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19, which requires vaccinations for companies that employ 100+. Full story
Fastest Trowel and Skills Challenge Registration Now Open
On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, MASONRY MADNESS® will once again be the spotlight during the 2022 World of Concrete in Las Vegas in the Silver Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Registration is open until Monday, November 15th. Full story
Masonry Cosmetics Joins The MCAA's Corporate Partner Program
The Mason Contractors Association of America is excited to announce that Masonry Cosmetics, the developer and manufacturer of a proprietary masonry staining and renewal process, has joined the Corporate Partner Program. Full story
UPDATE: MCAA Plans For World of Concrete 2022
The MCAA announced tentative plans for World of Concrete 2022 at the Midyear Meeting in Memphis last month. However, we have been unable to secure reasonable pricing for both hotel rooms and event spaces at the new Resorts World in Las Vegas. Full story
Lane Vacala And The MASONRY STRONG Car Take 3rd In Minnesota Nitro Rallycross Event
The 2021 Nitro Rallycross Racing Series continued this past weekend with a race at the ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minnesota. The car, driven by Lane Vacala, a former member of the masonry industry, had a strong showing and finished in third place. Full story
Eugene Johnson Inducted Into The 2021 Masonry Hall of Fame
Eugene Johnson, a retired masonry instructor based out of South Carolina, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame. Full story
Paul Odom Inducted Into The 2021 Masonry Hall of Fame
Paul Odom, of Legacy Masonry based out of Waco, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame. Full story
Teddy Jenkins Inducted Into The 2021 Masonry Hall of Fame
Teddy Jenkins, of Jenkins Masonry based out of Chattanooga, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame. Full story
Jim O'Connor Inducted Into The 2021 Masonry Hall of Fame
Jim O’Connor, Executive Director of the Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame. Full story
PROSOCO Joins The MCAA's Strategic Partner Program
The Mason Contractors Association of America is excited to announce that PROSOCO, a leading supplier of specialty construction cleaners, water repellents and anchors, has joined the Strategic Partner Program. Full story
The Winners Of The 2021 Safety Advantage Awards Presented By Federated Insurance
The MCAA Safety Advantage Awards will be presented based on a mason contractor’s incident rate. The incident rate is calculated by multiplying the number of injuries and illnesses from the OSHA Form 300 by 200,000, divided by the total number of hours w Full story
Lowe's For Pros Partners With The MCAA
The MCAA is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Lowe's that will provide benefits to the entire masonry industry. The program gives those registered discounts up to 10% off, access to convenient ordering and pickup, and dedicated Pro Associates. Full story
Kodiak® and Terra®, The Footwear Brands of Workwear Outfitters, Team With The MCAA
The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to announce a new relationship with Kodiak® and Terra®, the footwear brands of Workwear Outfitters, with Research and Marketing campaigns set to launch in early Fall. Full story
