There’s one hand tool that demands your respect over many others in the workplace, a tool that can cut you to the bone in an instant – the utility knife. Full story

The MCAA Midyear Meeting just finished and, as I sit in the airport with my lovely bride, Susie, I”m reflecting on all the great things that happened this week. Full story

The National Masonry Instructors Association has been in existence for 30 years. It’s mission is to develop a collaborative partnership with the education community, business and industry. Full story

Federated Mutual Group was named to the top 50 U.S.-based property and casualty companies and Federated Life Company was named to the top 50 U.S.-based life insurance companies. Full story

Easily network and communicate with your fellow MCAA members on a number of masonry related discussion topics in the MCAA Community. Full story

Historic masonry buildings can last forever if they are properly maintained. Amy Lamb Woods and Casey Weisdock provide detailed information and tips on the restoration process. Read at MASONRY

No matter what type of construction work you're in you see guardrails, handrails and covers on a regular basis. Full story

Derek Stearns shares valuable insights about outdoor rooms. Read more about this popular trend and how to help create memories. Read at MASONRY

The MCAA’s MAC PEC Golf Tournament was held Monday, September 9, 2019, at the Mount Washington Course during the MCAA Midyear Meeting in New Hampshire. Full story

The MCAA presented the MCAA Safety Advantage Awards, sponsored by Federated Insurance, on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, during the MCAA Midyear Meeting in New Hampshire. Full story

Supported scaffolds consist of one or more platforms supported by beams, brackets, poles, legs, uprights, posts, frames, or similar rigid support. Full story

Watch all the highlights from the 2019 MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge at the MCAA Convention during MASONRY MADNESS. Watch video

The MCAA provides essential tools, resources, and information from equipment and techniques to codes and standards and business planning to help mason contractors be more productive and improve their business operations. Watch video

If you are unsure how to perform a task, ask your supervisor. Don't guess. Make sure you know in advance the correct, safe way to do it. Full story

Designed to stand the test of time, this all-masonry wall system pairs a concrete block structure with brick for a beautiful, durable, and maintenance-free façade. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America will be posting live updates throughout the MCAA Midyear Meeting on Twitter. Full story

Mortar performs many functions: it fills gaps between units, bonds the units together, provides weather protection. Full story

Leave your mark on the world’s skyline and take real pride and satisfaction with the work that you do each day. Watch video

How often do you think about fire prevention? Weekly? Monthly? Yearly? Unless your answer to that question is “daily,” you have some work to do. Full story

I just returned from our annual Texas Masonry Council (TMC) Convention in The Woodlands, Texas. I am always fortunate to be a part of such a great organization. Full story