Blast From The Past: Bill Dentinger
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
Masonry follows-up with Bill Dentinger, who served as MCAA President from 1984-1986. Full story
Distinctive New Colors for Reflection Stone Masonry Units by County Materials
Sunday, June 11, 2017 | 9:00 AM CDT
County Materials Corporation has expanded our collection of Reflection Stone™ Masonry Units to include four new colors. Full story
ESCSI Honors Its 2017 Holm Award Recipient
Friday, June 9, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
The Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute honored its 2017 Holm Award recipient at the ESCSI Midyear Meeting held May 15-18, 2017 in Park City, Utah. Full story
Build More Than a Career. Build a Life.
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
NCCER’s Build Your Future (BYF) initiative is committed to sharing the many opportunities for successful, lucrative careers in the construction industry. Full story
A Bundle of Productivity: Grinders + Vacuums + Safety
Monday, June 5, 2017 | 3:50 PM CDT
Having the right tools in operating condition, along with appropriate protective gear, is paramount to success. Masonry takes a look at what is needed to get the job done. Full story
ESCSI Honors Its 2017 Erskine Award Recipient
Monday, June 5, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
The Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute honored its 2017 Erskine Award recipient at the ESCSI Midyear Meeting held May 15-18, 2017 in Park City, Utah. Full story
Dig In To These Summer Savings
Saturday, June 3, 2017 | 9:00 AM CDT
Just in time for summer, save more time and money with new limited time offers for MCAA members! Full story
Calculating Your Return on Investment
Thursday, June 1, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
Well with the month of June beginning, I hope everyone is enjoying the warm weather and good production weather for all your crews. Full story
Mortar In Water and In Color
Monday, May 29, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
Mortars more resistant to water have been developed for applications where mortar will be exposed to above average contact with water. Full story
Virtual and Augmented Reality For Mason Contractors
Monday, May 22, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
Masonry takes a look at new technology coming into play for mason contractors, including virtual reality and augmented reality. Full story
MIA+BSI Launches Natural Stone Testing Lab
Friday, May 19, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
MIA+BSI is proud to announce the creation of a natural stone testing lab. This lab, powered by the association, offers state-of-the-art testing and reporting capabilities. Full story
Advocacy Looking For Online Feedback on Regulation
Friday, May 12, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
Advocacy has created a new website and form to obtain feedback from small businesses on harmful federal regulation. Full story
Hirschi Masonry President Named to Governor’s Workforce Development Board
Saturday, May 6, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
Chad Hirschi was recently named to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board for the state of Nevada. Full story
Preventing Efflorescence
Friday, May 5, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
You can minimize the potential for efflorescence if you pay special attention to the materials that are being used and jobsite procedures. Full story
Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. Receives CID Award
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. received the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Award in the Commercial Stone category for its work on Energy Center III in Houston, Texas. Full story
Sweet Tea and Grits
Monday, May 1, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
We will be in DC this month to sweep through the Capitol offices and let our legislators know that the masonry industry is important to us and how they can help us create jobs. Full story
MCAA’s Thirteenth Annual Online Auction a Success
Friday, April 28, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) held its thirteenth annual Online Auction from April 25 to April 27, 2017. Full story
Grant Contracting Named 2016 Safety Award Winner
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
Grant Contracting has been named a 2016 Safety Award Winner by the American Subcontractors Association – Midwest Council. Full story
OSHA Grants 90-day Stay on Enforcement of Silica Rule
Thursday, April 6, 2017 | 2:45 PM CDT
OSHA has granted a 90-day stay on enforcement of the new silica rule. The following is a statement from the MCAA coalition that requested a stay. Full story
Silica, Auctions and Policy
Saturday, April 1, 2017 | 8:00 AM CDT
I hope your backlog is full, you’re equipment is serviced, your manpower is geared up and you are ready to roll from Spring into Summer. Full story