OSHA Issues Enforcement Policies on Respiratory Protection
Monday, April 6, 2020 | 8:00 AM CDT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S. Small Business Administration has created a dedicated Coronavirus resource page. It can be found at sba.gov/coronavirus. Full story
N-95 Masks Desperately Needed
Monday, March 23, 2020 | 8:03 AM CDT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Don't miss out on MASONRY MADNESS®! Full story
Scaffold Safety: Do's and Don'ts
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | 8:00 AM CST

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