Mixing mortar seems like a such a basic thing in masonry construction that it’s easy to take for granted. Yet, when mortar is not properly batched and mixed, things can quickly go wrong. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Change Orders: Money on the Table!” on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT. Full story

A wheelbarrow by itself will not harm you or anyone else. You are responsible for how well a wheelbarrow is handled and stored for safety. Full story

The MCAA’s Midyear Meeting in Austin, Texas is only a few weeks away! If you haven’t registered yet, here’s just a taste of what you’ll be missing out on. Full story

The 2018 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Illinois Regional Series has come to a close and mason Marty Marrs and mason tender Tony Savant of Marrs Masonry in Terre Haute, IN won it all. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Management Essentials for the First Time or Recently Promoted Manager” on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT. Full story

People toss around the word “disaster” quite freely these days. But when a true disaster strikes, our reality changes — so does our concept of the word. Full story

On Friday, October 12, the National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) will recognize the winner and honorable mention recipients of the 2018 Career Pathways Excellence Award competition. Full story

This month I have the honor of guest writing for our Chairman Paul Odom. I would like to extend my condolences to the entire Odom family on the loss of Travis Odom, Paul’s father. Paul will be back with his column next month. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Communication Between the Structural Engineer and Masonry Contractor” on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT. Full story

One effective managed care strategy is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace program, which may include pre-employment, random, or post-incident drug testing. Full story

Storm shelter designer Bill Coulbourne discusses the design process and why choosing the right materials can make the difference in saving lives. Read up on the techniques that are used to create safe spaces for natural disasters. Read at MASONRY

John Kerr and mason tender Darrin Reed of Global Masonry in Vancouver, BC are heading to Las Vegas to compete in the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship. Full story

In this month’s installment of GEN NXT, we interviewed 2018 SkillsUSA winner Ashton White. She’s just getting her start in the industry, read up on her plans and experiences thus far. Read at MASONRY

The Mason Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) Understanding Masonry Codes and Standards seminar will be held in Chesapeake on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Basic Masonry Estimating” on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) Silica Train-the-Trainer Course will be held in Chesapeake on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Full story

Inspection is not just checking for safety rails, toeboards, ladders, etc., but for the condition of the equipment as well. Full story

MASONRY Publications has announced a partnership with the American Institute of Architecture Students. Read at MASONRY

MASONRY highlights Notre Dame’s stadium and newly constructed project, the Campus Crossroads. Read up on the work done on the stadium and the newly constructed center that surrounds it. Read at MASONRY