We have learned that OSHA will be releasing approximately 300 questions and answers regarding the silica rule. Full story

Although offices are not considered to be high hazard work environments, injuries happen when risks are not controlled or when people get careless. Full story

Nearly all masonry projects have some type of reinforcement installed in horizontal bed joints. It is used for shrinkage control, primary reinforcement, and to meet prescriptive code requirements. Full story

The 54th Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference was last month. You'll find the results of the competition, overview of the events and more with this recap. Read at MASONRY

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “The Power of Breakeven Analysis” on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT. Full story

Heat and humidity can become dangerous. In 2016 alone, 39 workers died and 3,310 were injured from environmental heat exposure. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America has announced a partnership with XYZ University, LLC to help its members learn how to best understand and communicate with the different generations within their workforce. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Effective Leadership Communication” on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT. Full story

As I write this month’s message, I’m still thinking about how AMAZING the National SkillsUSA contest was. Full story

Do you think that the use of personal protective equipment is over-rated? Here are two actual stories. Full story

Imagine a world void of construction professionals. There would be no houses, schools, and buildings of any kind. It’s a bleak scenario to contemplate. Read at MASONRY

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “How Codes Change the Way We Construct Masonry” on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT. Full story

Being one of the few buildings to survive the great fire of Chicago, the Water Tower is still standing tall and in operating condition. Learn about the history and the progress that the original water tower has made over the years. Read at MASONRY

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

Eye and face protection is protective equipment such as spectacles, goggles, face shields, or welding shields that are designed to protect the wearer against a variety of hazards. Full story

MASONRY recently chatted with three industry professionals about precautions and tips that should be considered when working in the field during warm weather months. Read at MASONRY

The Mason Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) Masonry Wall Bracing Seminar will be held in Atlanta on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Full story

Join the MCAA on September 24, 2018 for a round of golf at Teravista Golf Club, a Championship 18-hole golf club, during the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Austin, Texas. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Safety Equipment and Usage on Conventional Frame Scaffolding” on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM CST. Full story

You probably have been told many times about the dangers of using defective electrical equipment. If you have used such equipment and got away with it, count yourself lucky. Full story