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

The Federated Challenge was founded in 2004 as a two-day fund-raising event hosted by Federated Insurance. Full story

Get the resources you need to comply with OSHA's Silica Rule when you join the MCAA. Full story

MASONRY highlights the efforts for the historic Carnegie Library. Check out the steps that were taken to restore the natural stone and mortar of this building. Read at MASONRY

Buildings are being built or modified to be energy efficient. Read up on how you can retrofit an older masonry building to be green and preserve the masonry. Read at MASONRY

We need to make sure each project is in compliance with the OSHA standards concerning Potable Water. Full story

The time has finally arrived for The Masonry Foundation to review grant requests. Through these grant requests, The Masonry Foundation will be supporting the masonry industry. Read at MASONRY

MASONRY talked with young mason Kelby Thornton, who will be representing the US in this year’s WorldSkills competition in Russia. Read at MASONRY

You may or may not have given protective footwear much thought. Wearing the right shoes will help you do a better job, and do it safer. 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

By following heat-related safety tips, employers can aid in protecting employees from extreme heat conditions. Full story