Jeff Buczkiewicz
Jeff Buczkiewicz is the President and CEO of the Mason Contractors Association of America. Jeff has worked in the masonry industry for several years as the Executive Vice President of the Building Stone Institute and the Director of Marketing and Membership for the Mason Contractors Association of America. Jeff has also served as Secretary on the Board of the Natural Stone Council and is a former Board Member of the StonExpo Federation.
82 articles by Jeff Buczkiewicz:
COVID-19 Resource: Construction Industry Safety Coalition Job Site Recommendations
The documents were developed by the Construction Industry Safety Coalition, a group of nearly 50 construction associations. This is a document to help assist with job site direction on how to deal with the COVID-19. Full story
N-95 Masks Desperately Needed
The MCAA would like to appeal to all of our contractors to check the inventory of N-95 masks. As you've probably heard, these masks are desperately needed in hospitals across the country. There are severe shortages right now. Full story
MCAA Working To Appeal OSHA's Coronavirus Reporting Requirements
The MCAA is working with fellow Construction Industry Safety Coalition members to ask the Department of Labor to pull back their recent guidance on reporting COVID-19 (Coronavirus) illnesses on employer OSHA Logs. Full story
Carney, Drye, Hoggatt, and Kemp Are The 2020 Masonry Hall of Fame Inductees
The MCAA Announces the 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees. Read more to see the members to be inducted at World of Concrete. Full story
Masonry Industry Legislative Conference
Meet with elected officials and discuss important issues affecting your company during the Masonry Industry Legislative Conference, held May 14-16, 2019 in Washington, D.C. Full story
2018 MCAA Midyear Meeting Ladies Program
We are very happy to present a new optional event for the MCAA Midyear Meeting. On Monday, September 24, MCAA First Lady Susie Odom will be hosting a ladies tour of downtown Austin. Full story
Recent Updates
This month I have the honor of guest writing for our Chairman Paul Odom. I would like to extend my condolences to the entire Odom family on the loss of Travis Odom, Paul’s father. Paul will be back with his column next month. Full story
Silica Train-the-Trainer Course Coming to Chesapeake
The Mason Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) Silica Train-the-Trainer Course will be held in Chesapeake on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Full story
An Important Update on Silica
We have learned that OSHA will be releasing approximately 300 questions and answers regarding the silica rule. Full story
Legislative Conference One Month Away
The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held in one month, May 15-17, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Full story
2018 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference
The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 15-17, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Full story
DC Circuit Court Rules Against Coalition on Silica
The MCAA has just learned that the DC Circuit Court has made its decision regarding the silica court challenge. Full story
Silica Rule Full Implementation Begins October 23
OSHA will begin full implementation of their new silica rule on Monday, October 23, 2017. At that time, the soft roll out will end and companies will need to be in full compliance of the rule. Full story
Estate Tax Update
The Treasury Department has formally recommended withdrawing the Section 2704 regulations on family business valuation. Full story
Urgent Silica Update
We've just received word last night that there is a modified roll out for the new silica rule that begins enforcement on Saturday this week. Full story
Urgent Silica Alert
As you may know we have been working to try to come to a resolution on the final silica rule. Full story
Silica Alert - Amendment Opportunity Missed
Thank you for all your great work over the past week to contact Members of Congress. Full story
Silica, Are You Ready?
The new silica rule will begin to be implemented on September 23, 2017 for the construction industry. Many have asked if we feel there will be another delay - the answer is no. Full story
Preparing for the Future
As installers, the more diverse we are in the work we install, the more opportunities we will have in the future when the economy turns. As I speak with contractors around the country, many are already doing this. Full story
OSHA Grants 90-day Stay on Enforcement of Silica Rule
OSHA has granted a 90-day stay on enforcement of the new silica rule. The following is a statement from the MCAA coalition that requested a stay. Full story