N-95 Masks Desperately Needed
Monday, March 23, 2020 | 8:03 AM CDT
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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
Thursday, March 19, 2020 | 8:02 AM CDT
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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
Increased Virtual MCAA Education Opportunities
Monday, March 16, 2020 | 8:01 AM CDT
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In light of the increasing restrictions in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the MCAA is responding by creating additional live and on-demand webinars within the coming weeks. This is designed to allow masonry professionals to stay productive. Full story
OSHA Announces Revised Silica Emphasis Program
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 | 8:01 AM CST
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Through a combination of enforcement and outreach, OSHA hopes to make employers more aware of the issue in order to protect their workers from the serious health effects associated with work-related exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Full story
The Industry's Next Generation Showcased At 2020 MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 | 8:00 AM CST
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The 21st MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge was held on February 5, 2020 during MASONRY MADNESS® at the World of Concrete. The competition is designed to showcase the best apprentices the industry has to offer. Full story
Gerardo Patlan Named Fastest Trowel 2020
Monday, February 10, 2020 | 8:02 AM CST
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The annual MCAA Fastest Trowel on the Block competition, held February 5, 2020 during MASONRY MADNESS® and the MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas, drew a record crowd to see the fastest twenty minutes in masonry. Full story
MCAA Social Channels Reach Over 110,000 During 2020 World of Concrete
Monday, February 10, 2020 | 8:00 AM CST
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The Mason Contractors Association of America and affiliated MASONRY Publications set a new social media record during the 2020 World of Concrete. A mixture of photos, event coverage, live videos, and messages from sponsors helped reach record levels. Full story
The Importance of Brick Veneer in Limiting Moisture Issues
Sunday, February 2, 2020 | 8:00 AM CST
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Andrew Wagner provides tons of insight on-air and moisture barriers. Don't miss this informative story! Full story
Don't Miss Out The MASONRY MADNESS® Action With This Live Stream
Friday, January 31, 2020 | 8:00 AM CST
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Don't miss out on MASONRY MADNESS®! Full story
Scaffold Safety: Do's and Don'ts
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | 8:00 AM CST
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David Ivey from Malta Dynamics gives us a refresher course in the do's and don'ts of scaffold safety. Brush up with these critical tips! Full story
MCAA To Debut New Scoring App At World of Concrete 2020
Thursday, January 23, 2020 | 8:00 AM CST
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The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce today’s rollout of a digital scoring app, which will be used at The World of Concrete/Masonry on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in the Bronze Lot during MASONRY MADNESS®. Full story
Keson/Sola Joins Mason Contractors Association of America Strategic Partner Program
Friday, January 17, 2020 | 8:00 AM CST
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The Mason Contractors Association of America is thrilled to announce Keson LLC as the newest member of its Strategic Partner Program. Keson/SOLA currently represents the only manufacturer of measuring tools among MCAA Strategic Partners. Full story
Travel The World of Concrete With The MCAA
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 | 8:00 AM CST
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World of Concrete/World of Masonry is less than a month away. See what we have in store for this year's convention. Full story
MASONRY MADNESS® 2020: Challenging the Best of the Best
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 | 8:00 AM CST
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The biggest masonry competitions event happens in the Bronze Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Check out what MASONRY MADNESS® has in store for attendees this year. Full story
Air and Moisture Control Tech Talk Q and A
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 | 8:00 AM CST
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Tiffany Coppock of Owens Corning provides information on air and moisture control material mineral wool. Read more about this material and when it is best to use it. Full story
New Data on OSHA Enforcement of Silica Exposure Standard
Monday, December 16, 2019 | 9:45 AM CST
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It’s been over two years since OSHA issued its final rule on respirable crystalline silica exposure. It still remains one of the most significant health standards issued by the Agency, and continues to influence construction. Full story
Thanksgiving Fire Prevention Safety
Thursday, November 28, 2019 | 8:00 AM CST
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Thanksgiving Day has more than double the number of home cooking fires than an average day according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Full story
Masonry Cards
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 | 8:00 AM CST
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Check out these digital cards highlighting careers in masonry and some of the top masons in the industry. Full story
Carney, Drye, Hoggatt, and Kemp Are The 2020 Masonry Hall of Fame Inductees
Monday, November 25, 2019 | 8:00 AM CST
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The MCAA Announces the 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees. Read more to see the members to be inducted at World of Concrete. Full story
MCAA Online Community
Monday, November 25, 2019 | 12:00 AM CST
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Easily network and communicate with your fellow MCAA members on a number of masonry related discussion topics in the MCAA Community. Full story