The masonry industry’s first-of-its-kind in-person and streaming educational event, MASONRY STRONG LIVE, is a hit with over 56,000 views in the first seven days of premiering. Over 230,000 industry professionals were reached through promotional efforts. Full story

The course is designed to help both newer and experienced foreman evolve and find success in their respective roles. This opportunity will debut on February 7th at the 2021 MCAA Annual Meeting. Full story

Those who interacted with Bill recently will recall that he was as smart as a whip and one of a handful in his MCAA generation still counted on for input during challenges. He was also known and loved for his uncanny ability to fill a room with laughter. Full story

The MCAA is hosting another Safety Roundtable with the discussions focusing on what to expect from a Biden Administration. Full story

I wanted to take a moment to invite you to join us for the MCAA Annual Meeting in Captiva, FL Feb. 7-10. We have had a unique opportunity to offer our annual meeting this coming year outside of Las Vegas due to the postponement of World of Concrete. Full story

Previous NCMA President Mr. John Heslip has passed away. Read more about his efforts in the industry and more. Full story

The MCAA has responded to the needs of the industry by working with masonry industry leaders to re-develop the popular Foreman Development Course. The course is designed to help newer foreman understand and be successful in their role. Full story

In response to the World of Concrete 2021's shift to June, the MCAA is pleased to announce the 2021 MCAA Annual Meeting. Set at the South Seas Island Resort in Captiva, Florida, the picturesque backdrop will serve as host to the masonry industry. Full story

The CDC has updated its definition of "close contact" regarding COVID-19. The Construction Industry Safety Coalition's (CISC) legal team feels the change was enough to warrant an update to the COVID-19 Plan. Full story

The MCAA is excited to announce that we will be holding an Annual Meeting from February 7th-10th, 2021. The meeting will be held at the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island in Florida. Full story

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

Discover all the benefits of being an MCAA and our Technical Resources that are available online. Full story

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Cary, North Carolina businessman is the new president of the North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA.) Full story

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