Luck doesn’t get you all that far in life. Many times, the choices you make are what get you to where you are. Full story

Ryan Colker provides insight on the newly published book Building Community Resilience through Modern Model Building Codes. Read up on how building codes help promote resiliency in masonry. Read at MASONRY

MASONRY talked with two MCAA Safety Advantage winners about how they conduct safety meetings with their teams. Check out their tips and ideas on how to effectively address safety issues. Read at MASONRY

Growing up I was one of the few boys who were not into comic books and superheroes. Fast forward to 2018. I am now married, Hollywood has decided they have a huge money-making idea, and I have a 12-year-old son. Read at MASONRY

These materials are provided to MCAA members as an example of a successful mason tender training program. Members can modify materials to fit their program. Full story

The following tips highlight some of the key issues that employers should consider when planning, implementing, and maintaining their fall prevention programs. Full story

Pennsylvania College of Technology is gearing up for the future of masonry by offering academic tracks to the masonry and construction trade. Check out the courses they offer and what students have at their fingertips. Read at MASONRY

David Biggs returns with another installment in this series. Discover the rich history of Peru’s construction. Read at MASONRY

The following checklist may help you take steps to avoid hazards that cause injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Full story

MASONRY talks with Liz Graves of Spec Rents. Liz has been involved in the masonry industry for most of her life. Read more about her story and passion for the industry. Read at MASONRY

MCAA Chairman, Paul Odom, presented the C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award to Mike Sutter, at the MCAA Annual Meeting during the MCAA Convention in Las Vegas. Full story

Gerardo Patlan was named the 2019 MCAA Fastest Trowel on the Block champion during the MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas on January 23, 2019. Full story

The MCAA’s Masonry Skills Challenge during the 2019 MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas showed off the best apprentices our industry has to offer. Full story

Scaffolding must be erected on firm footing capable of carrying the maximum intended load. Boxes, barrels, loose concrete blocks or brick must not be used to support the structure. Full story

On Thursday, January 24, 2019, the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) inducted five individuals into the 2019 Masonry Hall of Fame class during the MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas. Full story

I always equate February as the month of love. I’ll start with the love of the industry. I love masonry of all kinds. Full story

Mark Kemp gives us an update on the Masonry Foundation and what has been done this year thus far. Take a look at his update and see why it’s a perfect time to donate to the foundation. Read at MASONRY

In front of the largest crowd in the 17-year history of the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship, Mason Mario Alves of A & M Masonry in Hamilton, Ontario won big. Full story

Scaffolds are used every day in construction, providing a place to work from, and used in con-junction with other scaffolds, they become support structures or platforms to store material. Full story

The report for MCAA Region I presented at the 2019 MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas. Full story