Dan Kamys
Dan Kamys is the Editorial Director of MASONRY Publications.
153 articles by Dan Kamys:
Submit Your Company For The MCAA Safety Advantage Awards Sponsored By Federated Insurance
The MCAA Safety Advantage Awards (sponsored by Federated Insurance) are presented annually to companies who submit the lowest incident rates for the year. Full story
2021 MCAA Annual Meeting Takes Over Captiva, Florida With Brand New Content
The MCAA held its Annual Meeting from February 7th – 10th, 2021 at the South Seas Island Resort in Captiva, Florida with over 140 attendees. The meeting was loaded with new content created by the Mason Contractors Association of America. Full story
First-Ever MASONRY STRONG LIVE Makes Waves With 56,000 Views
The masonry industry’s first-of-its-kind in-person and streaming educational event, MASONRY STRONG LIVE, is a hit with over 56,000 views in the first seven days of premiering. Over 230,000 industry professionals were reached through promotional efforts. Full story
New Foreman Development Course To Debut At MCAA Annual Meeting
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. Full story
2021 MCAA Annual Meeting Won't Be One To Miss
In response to the World of Concrete 2021's shift to June, the MCAA is pleased to announce the 2021 MCAA Annual Meeting. Set at the South Seas Island Resort in Captiva, Florida, the picturesque backdrop will serve as host to the masonry industry. Full story
UPDATE: CISC COVID-19 Plan
The CDC has updated its definition of "close contact" regarding COVID-19. The Construction Industry Safety Coalition's (CISC) legal team feels the change was enough to warrant an update to the COVID-19 Plan. Full story
UPDATED WITH SPANISH LANGUAGE VERSION: COVID-19 Exposure Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Plan For Construction
This template was originally developed by the Construction Industry Safety Coalition, which the MCAA is a member of, on March 25, 2020. It was updated on April 22, 2020, and most recently on August 17, 2020. Full story
MCAA Interactive Speed Dating At The 2020 Midyear Meeting
New for this year's Annual MCAA Midyear Meeting is a twist on our traditional Speed Dating, which allows contractors and suppliers the opportunity to interact regarding new products and technologies. Full story
MCAA Midyear Registration Now Open
The MCAA is happy to announce that registration is open for the 2020 Midyear Meeting scheduled for September 13-17 in French Lick, Indiana. The MCAA is thrilled to resume regular face-to-face meetings after several cancellations. Full story
MCAA To Host First Virtual Masonry Instructors Conference
The MCAA will be hosting its first Virtual Masonry Instructor Conference, designed to gather and educate teachers around the country. This year, the conference will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central Full story
MCAA To Launch New Virtual Safety Roundtables
On July 15th at 12:00 PM Eastern, the MCAA will be hosting the first in a series of new Zoom roundtable calls. The new opportunity for members to connect is modeled after the highly-successful Contractor Round Tables held in-person at several MCAA events. Full story
How To Register For The 2020 MCAA Online Auction
With the current situation causing many of us to take on revised working hours, the annual MCAA Online Auction is the perfect opportunity to snag a deal on some items for yourself and your business. Full story
Updates On The Coronavirus Aid, Relief And Economic Security Act
Updates regarding several elements of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Full story
The 2020 Annual MCAA Online Auction Is Coming Soon
The 2020 MCAA Annual Online Auction is the perfect opportunity to snag a deal on some items for yourself and/or your business. With the recent social distancing requirements, this is a great opportunity to stay safe in the comfort of your own home. Full story
House Passes Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act
Below is a summary of two sections of the Act which impacts businesses. Please take time to review these, as there is a lot of great information regarding the content of the bill and how it impacts small business owners. Full story
WEBINAR: How The $2 Trillion Stimulus Bill Impacts Mason Contractors
Join Stephen Borg of The Keelen Group and Jeff Buczkiewicz of the Mason Contractors Association of America as they discuss the recently passed $2 trillion stimulus package. Full story
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Comprehensive Resource List
Here is a list of COVID-19 resources for both your personal and professional life. As news becomes available, we will continue to update this page. Full story
COVID-19 Update: Stimulus Bill Summaries
Here are summaries of the stimulus bill the Senate is expected to pass today in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation. Full story
U.S. Small Business Administration Resources During COVID-19 Crisis
The U.S. Small Business Administration has created a dedicated Coronavirus resource page. It can be found at sba.gov/coronavirus. Full story
Increased Virtual MCAA Education Opportunities
In light of the increasing restrictions in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the MCAA is responding by creating additional live and on-demand webinars within the coming weeks. This is designed to allow masonry professionals to stay productive. Full story
