Proper onboarding can help make a good first impression. It also sets the tone on your expectations for new employees. Full story

The MCAA’s Midyear Meeting at the beautiful Steamboat Grand in Steamboat Springs, Colo. will be held Aug. 28–30, 2017. Full story

A brick is a brick, right? Well, not really, in the eyes of the standards organization, ASTM International. Full story

Paul Cantarella, Jr., President of Cantarella & Son, Inc. (Pittsfield, Mass.), has been appointed to the position of MCAA Masschusetts State Chairman. Full story

Masonry follows-up with Bill Dentinger, who served as MCAA President from 1984-1986. Full story

County Materials Corporation has expanded our collection of Reflection Stone™ Masonry Units to include four new colors. Full story

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

NCCER’s Build Your Future (BYF) initiative is committed to sharing the many opportunities for successful, lucrative careers in the construction industry. Full story

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

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

Just in time for summer, save more time and money with new limited time offers for MCAA members! Full story

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

Mortars more resistant to water have been developed for applications where mortar will be exposed to above average contact with water. Full story

Masonry takes a look at new technology coming into play for mason contractors, including virtual reality and augmented reality. Full story

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 has created a new website and form to obtain feedback from small businesses on harmful federal regulation. Full story

Chad Hirschi was recently named to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board for the state of Nevada. Full story

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. received the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Award in the Commercial Stone category for its work on Energy Center III in Houston, Texas. Full story

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