The Masonry Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization designed to help support projects that benefit the masonry industry, has opened grant applications for 2022. In 2021, The Masonry Foundation awarded $90,000 through five grants. Full story

Cultured Stone, the company that pioneered the manufactured stone veneer category, has joined the Mason Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) Strategic Partner Program, a program that helps brands access a robust community of masons. Full story

Eldorado Stone, manufacturer of the world’s most believable architectural stone veneer, has joined the Mason Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) Corporate Partner Program. Full story

A masonry apprentice from Huntley Brothers Company in Mint Hill is the Champion of the 2022 North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA) Annual Samuel A. McGee Masonry Apprentice Masonry Skills Contest. Full story

The MCAA Midyear Meeting is set for August 14-18 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin at the historic Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. As of right now, we have very limited availability remaining in our block, and it is unlikely that we will be able to secure any more Full story

The Masonry Hall of Fame was created to recognize and award those individuals who have dedicated their lives to the masonry industry. Each year, nominations are accepted to recognize individuals who have been a part of the masonry industry for 25+ years. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America is thrilled to welcome leading material supplier Glen-Gery as its newest Corporate Partner. Glen-Gery is now a part of the $28 billion masonry industry’s largest promotional effort. Full story

OSHA has released a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) on outdoor and indoor heat. The program went into effect on April 8 of this year and will remain in effect for three years. Full story

We are thrilled to announce a new event during the 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting from August 14-18 in Lake Geneva, WI. This year's attendees will be treated to a Chairman's After-Hours Party courtesy of our supporters at Glen-Gery and Brickworks. Full story

The MCAA Annual Online Auction is now open for pre-bidding and "buy it now" options. The official online auction opens on April 26 and runs through April 28. Register and start bidding now! Full story

On Tuesday March 22, 2022, the Masonry Institute of Iowa honored member Richard “Dick” Felice on his retirement. Full story

We are pleased to announce that registration for our 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting is now open. The meeting is set to take place from August 14-18 in Lake Geneva, WI. Please register as quickly as possible. Full story

We are thrilled to announce a new, included event for all attendees of the 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting that will allow us all to enjoy Lake Geneva. On the evening of Tuesday, August 16th, our new Sunset Dinner Cruise will push off from the dock! Full story

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Safety Advantage Awards Presented By Federated Insurance. The awards are given out each year to those who submit the lowest incident rates for their respective companies. Full story

Nominations are now open for the Masonry Hall of Fame Presented By SOLA's Class Of 2022. Do you know a business leader who has dedicated their life to the masonry industry? Then nominate them! Nominations close at midnight on April 20, 2022. Full story

Given the unprecedented interest in the 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting's Speed Dating availability causing an early sellout, we are announcing all remaining Midyear Meeting sponsorships today. Full story

Fresh off the news that our 2022 Speed Dating event has sold out with regard to participating companies, we are happy to announce that our Midyear Meeting website is now live at midyear.masoncontractors.org. Full story

All 2022 MCAA Speed Dating Spots for the Midyear Meeting have been taken. STABILA has taken the Golden Breakfast Sponsorship. New, high-impact sponsorship opportunities will be announced next week. Full story

The MCAA is proud to announce that Strategic Partner, SOLA, will serve as the sole sponsor of the Masonry Hall of Fame for the second year in a row. In 2021, SOLA served as the sole sponsor of the event at the Midyear Meeting in Memphis, Tennessee. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association is excited to announce that leading material handling equipment manufacturer Pettibone has become the newest Corporate Partner. Full story