MASONRY sat down with Evan Schroeder, a third generation mason. Read his story and see how Evan started in the industry. Read at MASONRY

Gravity never forgets. As soon as you set foot on the ladder’s first rung and pull your body off the ground, gravity works to bring you back to earth. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to welcome EZ Scaffold as its newest Strategic Partner. Full story

Fireworks are synonymous with our celebration of Independence Day. Yet, the thrill of fireworks can also bring injury and accidents. Full story

Susie and I just returned from the 2019 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. Although it was primarily a work trip for us, we also had a fantastic time. Full story

Dean Marsico offers a fresh perspective on outdoor living and bringing the indoors atmosphere outside. Full story

Heat exhaustion is caused by the loss of body salt, and sunstroke occurs when the body mechanism is not able to keep the system cool. Full story

Help support the masonry industry by sponsoring the MCAA’s MAC PEC Golf Tournament at the 2019 MCAA Midyear Meeting in New Hampshire. Full story

Attorney Rocco Luisi gives MASONRY crucial information on preventing business “divorce.” Check out his experiences with family squabbles that have led to the folding of the family business. Read at MASONRY

Masonry models can provide enormous value in the coordination process, proving that masonry is not only a robust, efficient, timeless choice for designers, but it is also advancing to keep pace with modern technologies. Full story

Refresher training shall be conducted to ensure that the operator has the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely. Full story

Anchors are an integral part of the masonry wall system. Discover the advantage you have when doing restoration work and using anchors. Read at MASONRY

Western Specialty Contractors are working to making efforts to build the workforce with hands-on internships. Discover their efforts and plans for the future. Read at MASONRY

This newly constructed and school was designed for the 21st century. Discover what renovations were made to recreate this educational facility. Read at MASONRY

Nineteen-year-old Huntley Brothers Company apprentice Jace Huntley is the 2019 Champion of the NCMCA Annual Samuel A. McGee Memorial Masonry Apprentice Skills Contest. Full story

The creation of brick has evolved from the traditional process. MASONRY takes a look at the evolution of brick manufacturing and highlights the Emil Bach home in Chicago. Read at MASONRY

Getting to your work position on a scaffold may seem easy enough. Just climb the end frames or cross braces, right? WRONG! Full story

As I write this message, it is National Safety Week, and our company is gearing up to have a Safety Stand-Down. Full story

Organizations representing our industry’s most critical partner, the contractors and masons who install our product, continue to lend their support to the national concrete masonry checkoff effort. Full story

Building envelopes are an important component of constructing a resilient building. Read up on how to maintain this product for the long haul. Read at MASONRY