Advanced Workflows for BIM-M
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 | 8:00 AM CDT
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Ryan Page of Trimble provides insight into using BIM-M for advanced workflows. Discover how to integrate this software into your daily workflow and more. Full story
Many Resources Available for MCAA Members
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 | 8:00 AM CDT
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Discover all the benefits of being an MCAA and our Technical Resources that are available online. Full story
National Masonry Instructor Association 2020 Update
Monday, September 21, 2020 | 8:00 AM CDT
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Curtis Hoover gives us a 2020 update from the National Masonry Instructors Association. Discover what the association has accomplished this year as well as the Mortar Net Masonry Scholarship recipients. Full story
UPDATED WITH SPANISH LANGUAGE VERSION: COVID-19 Exposure Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Plan For Construction
Monday, August 31, 2020 | 8:03 AM CDT
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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 To Host First Virtual Masonry Instructors Conference
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 | 8:00 AM CDT
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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
New OSHA Clarifications Impact The Masonry Industry
Friday, June 19, 2020 | 8:00 AM CDT
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OSHA has had numerous recent rulings and interpretations that have been good for our industry. Just yesterday, they announced further clarification on a COVID interpretation that was released earlier this year. Full story
MCAA To Launch New Virtual Safety Roundtables
Monday, June 15, 2020 | 8:00 AM CDT
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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
OSHA Gives Direction on COVID-19 Employee Screenings
Monday, May 18, 2020 | 8:00 AM CDT
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Recently, OSHA announced that employers taking documented temperature screenings and/or asking employees to fill out written symptom surveys must comply with the Access Rule. Full story
Danks Burton Named NCMCA President
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 | 8:00 AM CDT
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A Cary, North Carolina businessman is the new president of the North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA.) Full story
UPDATE: OSHA Sheds Light on COVID-19 Recording Requirements
Friday, May 1, 2020 | 8:00 AM CDT
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On April 10, 2020, in a Friday night memo, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its guidance on whether employers are required to record cases of COVID-19 in their 300 Logs for reporting occupational injuries and illnesses. Full story
OSHA Issues Enforcement Policies on Respiratory Protection
Monday, April 6, 2020 | 8:00 AM CDT
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued two separate enforcement memoranda related to the use of respirators by healthcare and non-healthcare employers. Full story
Updates On The Coronavirus Aid, Relief And Economic Security Act
Friday, April 3, 2020 | 8:04 AM CDT
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Updates regarding several elements of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Full story
Membership Perks: Q & A
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | 8:00 AM CDT
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We sat down with Veronica Pratt of Savings4Members to discuss the opportunities MCAA members have at their fingertips. Full story
UPDATE: The 2020 MCAA Legislative Conference
Friday, March 27, 2020 | 8:44 AM CDT
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UPDATE 3.27.2020: Amid the current situation involving the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, we have decided to cancel the MCAA Legislative Fly-In for 2020. Full story
House Passes Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act
Friday, March 27, 2020 | 8:08 AM CDT
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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
Friday, March 27, 2020 | 8:07 AM CDT
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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
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | 8:17 AM CDT
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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
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | 8:09 AM CDT
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Here are summaries of the stimulus bill the Senate is expected to pass today in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation. Full story
COVID-19 Resource: Construction Industry Safety Coalition Job Site Recommendations
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | 8:02 AM CDT
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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
U.S. Small Business Administration Resources During COVID-19 Crisis
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | 8:06 AM CDT
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The U.S. Small Business Administration has created a dedicated Coronavirus resource page. It can be found at sba.gov/coronavirus. Full story