Dan Kamys
Dan Kamys is the Editorial Director of MASONRY Publications.
147 articles by Dan Kamys:
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
OSHA Announces Revised Silica Emphasis Program
Through a combination of enforcement and outreach, OSHA hopes to make employers more aware of the issue in order to protect their workers from the serious health effects associated with work-related exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Full story
The Industry's Next Generation Showcased At 2020 MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge
The 21st MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge was held on February 5, 2020 during MASONRY MADNESS® at the World of Concrete. The competition is designed to showcase the best apprentices the industry has to offer. Full story
Gerardo Patlan Named Fastest Trowel 2020
The annual MCAA Fastest Trowel on the Block competition, held February 5, 2020 during MASONRY MADNESS® and the MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas, drew a record crowd to see the fastest twenty minutes in masonry. Full story
MCAA To Debut New Scoring App At World of Concrete 2020
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce today’s rollout of a digital scoring app, which will be used at The World of Concrete/Masonry on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in the Bronze Lot during MASONRY MADNESS®. Full story
Keson/Sola Joins Mason Contractors Association of America Strategic Partner Program
The Mason Contractors Association of America is thrilled to announce Keson LLC as the newest member of its Strategic Partner Program. Keson/SOLA currently represents the only manufacturer of measuring tools among MCAA Strategic Partners. Full story
New Data on OSHA Enforcement of Silica Exposure Standard
It’s been over two years since OSHA issued its final rule on respirable crystalline silica exposure. It still remains one of the most significant health standards issued by the Agency, and continues to influence construction. Full story
