Masonry

The Minnesota Concrete & Masonry Contractors Association announces the 28th Annual Excellence Awards Contest for projects completed before September 1, 2009. Full story

Masonry Institute, Inc. held its second Masonry Expo, “It Makes a Village,” at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Va., April 1 and 2. Full story

When Robert Read enrolled at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was 41 and had worked on railroads for more than 20 years. Full story

Codey Rogers, a former SkillsUSA contestant, says his masonry instructor has been his greatest influence. Full story

Every year, The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades, produces a graduating class of excellent apprentice masons. And, each year, an exceptional mason always shines. Full story

Kevin Morris qualified for and participated in the high school division of the National Masonry Contest when he was only a sophomore. Full story

Have you ever changed career paths? It's not always an easy thing to do. But that's just what former forestry major Lanc Schmitt did. Full story

When Raul Torrez enrolled in an "Introduction to Masonry" class as a sophomore at Harlingen High School, no one knew to expect such a high level of achievement. Full story

Bradley Wright returned to the SkillsUSA National Masonry Contest this past summer with one goal in mind: to win. Full story

The BIA announced the recipients of its 2008 Brick in Architecture Awards, which honor innovative use of clay brick in six categories. Full story

Elotex has introduced ELOTEX ERA100, a re-dispersible powder additive designed to eliminate primary efflorescence in cement-based mortar systems. Full story

Jason Salvas was always a multi-tasker, staying busy with basketball, the National Honor Society, and working daily with his father and grandfather on the family's dairy farm. Full story

Some people are lucky. They happen to love what they do for a living, and not everyone can say that. Matthew Redden is one of the lucky. Full story

For the last nine years, Garrett Hood has been a recognizable name in masonry circles. Full story

It's amazing to think that lending a hand during a family project could direct a young person's future, but that's exactly what happened to young mason Cory Keskitalo. Full story

Glass unit masonry, more commonly called "glass block," is being used extensively in homes for windows, showers, partition walls and recreation bars. Full story

Colton Sherman of Cardington, Ohio learned a number of life lessons and practical skills from his extracurricular activities that enhance the quality of his masonry work. Full story

Adam Coffey, a senior at Pendleton County High School,began his technical schooling in the auto body program, but quickly transferred into masonry. Full story

James Baca from Prairie High School earned first-place honors in two consecutive years in the SkillsUSA Iowa State Competition. Full story

On his resume, Ben Pagenkopf describes himself as a "masonry worker with a strong work ethic and effective time-management skills," and the proof is in the pudding. Full story