Report of the MCAA Safety Committee
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 | 8:00 AM CST
The report of the MCAA Safety Committee presented at the 2018 MCAA Convention in Las Vegas. Full story
Masonry Field Testing
Friday, January 19, 2018 | 8:00 AM CST
The NCMA covers the importance of field materials testing. Learn how to stay on track and ensure the performance of construction projects. Read at MASONRY
Not-So-Impossible Staircases
Thursday, January 18, 2018 | 8:00 AM CST
Fireplaces usually don't have staircases, but this particular case study proves this to be wrong. Check out how David Conry managed the feat. Read at MASONRY
MCAA Acquires Masonry Design Magazine From Lionheart Publishing
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 | 2:00 PM CST
Today, the Mason Contractors Association of America has announced the acquisition of Masonry Design magazine from Lionheart Publishing. Full story
Cold Weather Block Construction
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 | 8:00 AM CST
Working in the cold may be rough but it does not have to be hard! Get input from two contractors in the industry that have experience with winter installation and construction. Read at MASONRY
On the Level
Friday, January 12, 2018 | 8:00 AM CST
Levels and lasers are just another tool in a contractor’s toolbox. But without them projects couldn’t be constructed properly. Read up on the differences between the different types of levels and safety. Read at MASONRY
Masonry Veneer and Construction Tolerances
Thursday, January 11, 2018 | 8:00 AM CST
The width and alignment of concrete foundations supporting masonry can vary from design requirements by ±1/2” and still meet tolerance guidelines. Full story
Grass Named MCAA Missouri State Chairman
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 | 1:00 PM CST
Dan Grass, Vice President, Central Operations for Heitkamp Masonry, Inc. (Ellisville, Mo.) has been appointed to the position of MCAA Missouri State Chairman. Full story
Get Ready! Just A Few Weeks Until WOC 2018
Friday, January 5, 2018 | 8:00 AM CST
Connect with peers and try out the latest products and technologies at World of Concrete 2018 — the foundation of your success. Full story
‘Thank You’ from the MCAA’s MAC PAC
Thursday, January 4, 2018 | 8:00 AM CST
The MCAA’s MAC PAC would like to thank the following individuals for their generous support in 2017. Full story
BMJ Stone Joins MCAA Strategic Partner Program
Wednesday, January 3, 2018 | 8:00 AM CST
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to welcome BMJ Stone as its newest Strategic Partner. Full story
Givers Gain
Monday, January 1, 2018 | 8:00 AM CST
With this being my last article, I want to take a moment to say thank you to all our members who trusted me to head our association for the last two years. Full story
Masonry Past, Present, Future
Friday, December 29, 2017 | 8:00 AM CST
Brandon Hartsell of the MCAA's South of 40 Committee shares his thoughts on the state of the industry as we head into 2018. Read at MASONRY
Taking Masonry Education to a Higher Level
Thursday, December 28, 2017 | 8:00 AM CST
Arriscraft's Bryna Llyod is helping to educate masons on various topics ranging from installation processes to introductory courses on new products. Read at MASONRY
Case Study: Landmark Lofts Phase II
Wednesday, December 27, 2017 | 8:00 AM CST
Ammex Masonry was brought on to the second phase of the Landmark Lofts project in Boulder, Colo. Learn how this multi-residential off-campus project fared. Read at MASONRY
A Day For the Best of the Best to Show Their Skills
Tuesday, December 26, 2017 | 8:00 AM CST
We're just one month away from the World of Concrete, so here's an update to get you ready for the day of competitions! Read at MASONRY
DC Circuit Court Rules Against Coalition on Silica
Friday, December 22, 2017 | 11:15 AM CST
The MCAA has just learned that the DC Circuit Court has made its decision regarding the silica court challenge. Full story
NSVI & Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation
Friday, December 22, 2017 | 8:00 AM CST
For the third installment in the Masonry Gives Back series, we highlight homes built for military families with ill children to recuperate during treatment. Read at MASONRY
Adding Reinforcement to CMU Walls Under Construction
Thursday, December 21, 2017 | 8:00 AM CST
The special inspector just let you know that you missed installing a couple of vertical reinforced cells in your CMU walls. Whoops, what now? Full story
The Trades vs. Traditional College
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 | 8:00 AM CST
There's always been a debate of going into the trades or to a 4-year college. Learn how traditional college stands up to the trades. Read at MASONRY