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

The 53rd annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference was held last month in Louisville, Ky. Read at MASONRY

The new silica rule will begin to be implemented on September 23, 2017 for the construction industry. Many have asked if we feel there will be another delay - the answer is no. Read at MASONRY

The field of post-installed anchors has become increasingly complex over the past decade. Where do anchors in masonry fall in this complex landscape? Full story

We all realize the importance of workforce development. We are doing everything we can to recruit high school students to join our industry. Full story

Dealing with codes and standards is typically no fun, and keeping up with the changes can be a grind. MASONRY Magazine takes a look at changes made to masonry codes and standards that contractors (and designers!) need to know about. Full story

MASONRY Magazine takes a inside look at Lovness Estate, a mid-century modern home physically built stone-by-stone by Don and Virginia Lovness in about 1957. Read at MASONRY

MASONRY Magazine helps you get prepared for your next job by breaking down different types of insulation and air barriers. Full story

There are situations when cleaning masonry surfaces is desired or necessary to maintain their appearance or prevent premature deterioration. Full story

MASONRY Magazine spoke with Kent Huntley, of Huntley Brothers Company, Inc. about some of the work that he and his fellow tradesmen assisted with in North Carolina as part of a project that was sponsored by the St. Jude Foundation. Full story

The MCAA and Masonry had the privilege of touring the Washington National Cathedral with Joe Alonso, Head Stone Mason of the building and Jim Shepherd, Director of Preservation and Facilities. Full story

As installers, the more diverse we are in the work we install, the more opportunities we will have in the future when the economy turns. As I speak with contractors around the country, many are already doing this. Full story

MASONRY Magazine takes a look at the Phoenix Union High School District Coding Academy, a specialized school dedicated to computer coding for up to 400 students. Full story

I was sitting down with my iPad beginning to write my article for this month when Colleen asked me what I was doing. This is how the conversation went. Full story

MASONRY Magazine takes a look at the Levine Residence, a contemporary home with a classic design in Scottsdale, Ariz. Full story

The U.S. House of Representatives heeded our calls and passed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R.2353) by a unanimous, bipartisan voice vote on June 22, 2017. Full story

MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute is pleased to announce that two scholarships are available this year for individuals pursuing a career in the natural stone industry. Full story