Mark Kemp

As I attend MCAA and Industry meetings across the United States one thing is really standing out, we are an Industry that truly is in transition. Full story

One way you can improve your business and industry is by attending the MCAA Annual Convention during the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, Feb. 1 - 6. Full story

With 2014 coming to a close and the Christmas season here, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about success. Just what is success? Full story

Wow! It was nice to see so many of you at the Midyear Meeting in Milwaukee. My wife and I thank you for coming and, if you get up this way again, don’t be afraid to drop in. Full story

I would like to invite every member of the MCAA to join us this February in Las Vegas for the 2015 MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry. Full story

Did you ever belong to something, but not feel you were a part of it? Well, the easiest way to overcome this is by putting yourself out there and getting involved. Full story

July brought a lot of exciting things for MCAA as well as a lot of air miles. Let’s start with the trip to Dallas for The Masonry Foundation. Full story

So, I hope everyone had a great July 4th, but also took some time to remember how fortunate we are to have our freedoms. Full story

It’s time to mark your calendars for MCAA’s Midyear Meeting, Sept. 10-13, in my hometown of Milwaukee. Full story

We are now up to 195 co-sponsors in the House and 20 co-sponsors in the Senate on the Check-Off Program. By the time you read this, I would expect more to have signed on. Full story

I was invited to Virginia by the North Carolina Mason Contractors Association to be one of a five-guest panel. Full story

One battle we are fighting is OSHA’s proposed new rule on silica. This rule, if passed, would cut the PEL in half. I spent a day listening to the arguments from both sides. Full story

In April, I will be traveling to Washington D.C. for the proposed new silica rule, Florida to meet with the Canadian Contractors, and North Carolina for a Masonry Summit. Full story

Wow, what a great convention! I am on the plane, heading back to Milwaukee and thinking about all the things MCAA has going for its members. Full story

For those who do not know me, my name is Mark Kemp, and I am the CEO of Superior Masonry Builders Inc., located in Milwaukee, Wis., and yes, I am a cheese head. Full story

2008 shows a lack of jobs available to the apprentices who have already completed the course. IUBAC still uses the facility for nationwide training sessions and more are scheduled. Full story

We have had a great spring, summer and fall for construction. Manufacturing and Industrial work was coming back, but present economic turmoil could put this at risk. Full story

MCAA Region D Report presented at the 2006 Masonry Showcase in Las Vegas, Nev. Full story

MCAA Region D Report presented at the 2005 Masonry Showcase in Chicago, Ill. Full story

MCAA Region D Report presented at the 2004 Midyear Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Full story