Derek Stearns gives us a look at his experiences with hardscaping and outdoor living, from the start of his career to the present. Check out his story and how the industry has grown in popularity since. Read at MASONRY

PPE is equipment worn by employees to minimize exposure to hazards in the workplace. Full story

Well-designed and well-installed weep vents in modern masonry are integral to the function of cavity wall veneers.a Full story

Make sure you are aware of your surroundings, blowing your horn and doing the things needed to ensure your coworkers go home safe. Full story

The MCAA’s MAC PAC would like to thank the following individuals for their generous support in 2018. Full story

Fire can be compared to a triangle. Three sides are necessary to make a triangle and three ingredients are necessary to cause a fire. Full story

Today I’m gearing up for the first CMU check-off meetings. As I said in my previous Message, I’m very excited that we have an opportunity to use this funding to implement, develop, and manage programs desperately needed. Full story

The Sage Policy Group has written up an economic forecast specifically with masonry in mind for 2019. Take a look at their findings. Read at MASONRY

World of Concrete is next month and we wanted to give you an idea of what is in store. Check out what’s to come in the New Year at the World of Masonry. Read at MASONRY

As companies grow they become slightly less personal. They also begin to lose sight or ignore the need for the “word of mouth is the best advertising” marketing staple. Read at MASONRY

Justin Breithaupt, owner of Non-Stop Scaffolding, discusses productivity within the workforce and what can be done to increase it. He identifies the problem and provides a solution. Read at MASONRY

Fireplaces usually represent comfort in a place or home, especially the ones built with brick and stone. Read about the historical and physical breakdown of fireplaces. Read at MASONRY

View more than forty on demand recorded webinars that can be accessed and watched for free, at any time. Full story

Using drones can be really useful on large projects. Read up on the tips and safety regulations that come along with drone usage. Read at MASONRY

While staying safe on the road for New Year’s Eve revelers must be a high priority, it's certainly not the only safety issue that you may confront as you ring in the New Year. Full story

This month, we talked with Masonry Supervisor at Huntley Brothers Masonry Company Matt Cash. Matt won the 2017 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® competition in Las Vegas, and currently trains younger masons to be ready for the wall. Read at MASONRY

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Seismic Requirements of the Building Code” on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM CDT. Full story

Once the 117th Congress is sworn in January of 2019, we will need your help in getting our message across to Members of Congress from both parties to ensure that our voice is heard. Read at MASONRY

An Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program is another step to help ensure the safety of all of our employees. Full story

Ryan Shaver’s new position with the North Carolina Mason Contractors Association is making strides to ensure our workforce is abundant for years to come. Read at MASONRY