Now Open For Pre-Bidding: MCAA Annual Online Auction
Monday, April 4, 2022 | 8:00 AM CDT

The MCAA Annual Online Auction is now open for pre-bidding and "buy it now" options. The official online auction opens on April 26 and runs through April 28. Register and start bidding now! Full story
Richard "Dick" Felice Honored By The Masonry Institute of Iowa
Monday, March 28, 2022 | 8:55 AM CDT

On Tuesday March 22, 2022, the Masonry Institute of Iowa honored member Richard “Dick” Felice on his retirement. Full story
2022 LAKE GENEVA MIDYEAR MEETING REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 | 8:36 AM CDT

We are pleased to announce that registration for our 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting is now open. The meeting is set to take place from August 14-18 in Lake Geneva, WI. Please register as quickly as possible. Full story
NEW EVENT For The 2022 Midyear Meeting: Sunset Dinner Cruise
Monday, March 7, 2022 | 9:42 AM CST

We are thrilled to announce a new, included event for all attendees of the 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting that will allow us all to enjoy Lake Geneva. On the evening of Tuesday, August 16th, our new Sunset Dinner Cruise will push off from the dock! Full story
Nominations Open: 2022 Safety Advantage Awards Sponsored By Federated Insurance
Friday, March 4, 2022 | 10:30 AM CST

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Safety Advantage Awards Presented By Federated Insurance. The awards are given out each year to those who submit the lowest incident rates for their respective companies. Full story
Nominations Are Now Open: 2022 Masonry Hall of Fame Presented By SOLA
Thursday, March 3, 2022 | 2:05 PM CST

Nominations are now open for the Masonry Hall of Fame Presented By SOLA's Class Of 2022. Do you know a business leader who has dedicated their life to the masonry industry? Then nominate them! Nominations close at midnight on April 20, 2022. Full story
New Midyear Meeting Sponsorships Announced
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | 10:30 AM CST

Given the unprecedented interest in the 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting's Speed Dating availability causing an early sellout, we are announcing all remaining Midyear Meeting sponsorships today. Full story
2022 Midyear Meeting Website Is Now Live
Friday, February 18, 2022 | 8:08 AM CST

Fresh off the news that our 2022 Speed Dating event has sold out with regard to participating companies, we are happy to announce that our Midyear Meeting website is now live at midyear.masoncontractors.org. Full story
SOLD OUT: All 2022 Speed Dating Spots Reserved
Friday, February 18, 2022 | 8:04 AM CST

All 2022 MCAA Speed Dating Spots for the Midyear Meeting have been taken. STABILA has taken the Golden Breakfast Sponsorship. New, high-impact sponsorship opportunities will be announced next week. Full story
SOLA Sponsors The 2022 Masonry Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony And Closing Dinner
Monday, February 14, 2022 | 2:39 PM CST

The MCAA is proud to announce that Strategic Partner, SOLA, will serve as the sole sponsor of the Masonry Hall of Fame for the second year in a row. In 2021, SOLA served as the sole sponsor of the event at the Midyear Meeting in Memphis, Tennessee. Full story
Pettibone Joins The MCAA's Corporate Partner Program
Monday, February 14, 2022 | 8:06 AM CST

The Mason Contractors Association is excited to announce that leading material handling equipment manufacturer Pettibone has become the newest Corporate Partner. Full story
Registration Now Open: 2022 MCAA Annual Online Auction
Monday, February 7, 2022 | 3:27 PM CST

The MCAA Annual Online Auction is back for its eighteenth year, and registration is now open! The auction items will open for pre-bidding and "buy it now" options on April 4th, and the official auction will open on April 26th and run through April 28th. Full story
2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting: August 14-18 In Lake Geneva, WI
Monday, February 7, 2022 | 3:00 PM CST

We’re thrilled to announce that the 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting will take place from August 14th through August 18th, 2022 at the historic Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The location is easily accessible via two major hubs. Full story
SAVE THE DATE: The 2022 MCAA Annual Online Auction Is Now Accepting Donations
Monday, January 31, 2022 | 8:04 AM CST

After a record-setting 2021 Annual Online Auction, the auction will be back from April 26th through April 28th with pre-bidding starting on April 4th! The online auction offers mason contractors the chance to learn about and buy new products. Full story
The Best of MASONRY
Monday, January 31, 2022 | 8:00 AM CST

Read the best articles from MASONRY in the Month of January, and be sure to check back next month for more great articles! Full story
Don Foster Receives The 2022 C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award
Monday, January 24, 2022 | 11:09 AM CST

Each year, the Mason Contractors Association of America presents the C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award to an individual who has provided exemplary leadership in advancing the masonry industry. For 2022, Don Foster of Masonry Cosmetics received the honor. Full story
Congressional Candidate Jessie Vargas Joins The MCAA At The MAC PAC Breakfast
Monday, January 24, 2022 | 8:00 AM CST

Jessie Vargas, a two-time World Champion boxer from Nevada and current Congressional candidate, recently took time from his schedule to speak at the MCAA's MAC PAC Breakfast during the World of Concrete Convention in Las Vegas. Full story
Josh Rehme, Mason Saunders, and Frank Kocjancic Win At The MCAA Skills Challenge
Monday, January 24, 2022 | 5:05 AM CST

The 2022 World of Concrete again served as the location for the MCAA's Masonry Skills Challenge. The contest is a showcase for skills training in the masonry industry. Full story
Roberto Cimental Is 2022's Fastest Trowel On The Block
Monday, January 24, 2022 | 4:00 AM CST

The MCAA's Fastest Trowel On The Block Competition took Las Vegas by storm for another year during the 2022 World of Concrete Convention. The contest is a showcase of industry craftsmanship, and a testament of both the speed and skill of our workforce. Full story
Announcing The New Instructor Membership + Committee
Sunday, January 23, 2022 | 8:53 AM CST

The MCAA is excited to announce some changes to our masonry instructor membership. We continue to work with the National Masonry Instructors Association (NMIA) to bring the organization under the MCAA umbrella. Full story