We've just received word last night that there is a modified roll out for the new silica rule that begins enforcement on Saturday this week. Full story

As you may know we have been working to try to come to a resolution on the final silica rule. Full story

This is the second half of the two-part series focusing on the equipment and processes to help you stay in compliance with the new silica rule. Read at MASONRY

Thank you for all your great work over the past week to contact Members of Congress. Full story

More than 50 prominent businesses and several hundred private citizens gathered at The Saint Paul RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minnesota for the thirteenth annual Federated Challenge for Kids of Minnesota. Full story

Check out part one of a two-part series focusing on preparing you for the new silica regulation. Read up on the new tool innovations that will help you stay in compliance with the silica rule. Read at MASONRY

The new Children’s Hospital of Troy, Michigan was constructed with a variety of colorful bricks to mimic a LEGO structure, the goal? To create an inviting environment that’s less scary for kids. Read at MASONRY

Stone panel veneer slabs are large and stiff, and joints between stones must serve several important functions. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) held its annual Member-Get-A-Member campaign from February through June of this year. Full story

The MCAA presented the MCAA Safety Advantage Awards, sponsored by Federated Insurance, during the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Full story

MASONRY Magazine examines a few reasons why Building Information Modeling for Masonry (BIM-M) is the fastest growing technology in masonry. Read at MASONRY

The MCAA’s MAC PEC Golf Tournament was held Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club during the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Full story

If you remember, in my last article I wrote about the “Skills Gap” we have with kids coming out of high school and not being career ready. Full story

MASONRY Magazine compiled thoughts from contractors, business owners and other influential members of the industry about the upcoming silica rule. Read at MASONRY

The efficiencies afforded by the 2015 edition of the IBC can significantly reduce the cost, increase productivity, and improve the viability of concrete masonry construction. Read at MASONRY

Melonie Leslie, General Manager of G & G Enterprises (Phoenix), has been appointed to the position of MCAA Legislative Committee Co-Chair. Full story

The Masonry Foundation will make sure tomorrow is a brighter day for our industry and the people who will depend on it. Read at MASONRY

Brad Hammock of Jackson Lewis recaps everything important that you need to know about the silica rule. Read at MASONRY

The promise of BIM is that it will allow masonry to effectively and easily compete with other wall types. Designers who would previously avoid masonry units for projects can now accurately and simply create projects using the wall type. Read at MASONRY

MASONRY Magazine continues its American Treasures series with an in-depth look at Whiskey Row, the original home of the bourbon industry in Louisville, Kentucky. Read at MASONRY