You’ve heard the definition of insanity, haven’t you? It’s doing something the same way, over and over, yet expecting different results. Full story

Boral Limited has obtained merger clearance for the previously announced North American Bricks joint venture with Forterra Brick. Full story

Arch Masonry, Inc. of Pittsburgh is the latest company to have earned certification through the Masonry Certification program, sponsored by the MCAA. Full story

LEED is a rating system designed to evaluate buildings in the areas of energy use, water use, materials use, indoor environment, the building site and location. Read at MASONRY

Rainscreens can be designed with products and configurations that assist in creating both pressure-equalized and non-equalized or drained/back ventilated systems. Read at MASONRY

Proper residential masonry wall construction is required for meeting the 2015 International Building Code. Read at MASONRY

The sun is shining on the Mason Contractors Association of America, and the future is bright. Full story

The MCAA recently sat down with Brian Grant to discuss the history of Grant Contracting Co., Inc., challenges he’s faced, and the future of the masonry industry. Full story

To align with company expansion and the increased variety of equipment, the EZ Grout team collaborated to come up with the new company name, EZG Manufacturing. Full story

As I often tell members who have not attended a Midyear event before, this is where friendships are made and renewed each year. Full story

Masonry Magazine has put together information on the latest in saws, saw blades, hammer drills and grinders — so you can know what tool to choose for the job. Read at MASONRY

The MCAA held a Member-Get-A-Member campaign from February through June. Members who helped recruit new members were entered into drawing for a $2,500 vacation package. Full story

Mason contractors can add staining to their current list of services and make additional money where they never could have made money before. Read at MASONRY

Consumers Concrete Corporation recently announced the appointment of Bruce Blair as President and CEO. Full story

The introduction of factory pre-blended mortar is one of the most significant developments impacting masonry projects. Read at MASONRY

Not every white substance showing up on the face of a wall is efflorescence. Even in new construction, calcium deposits or lime run is often mistaken for efflorescence. Read at MASONRY

How can I set my company apart from my competitors and be successful? This is a question I get from a lot of contractors these days. Full story

Cantarella & Son, Inc. of Pittsfield, Mass. and C & S Co., Inc. of Pittsfield, Mass. are the latest companies to have earned Masonry Certification. Full story

Brandon J. Hartsell, CMP, Project Manager with Gates Construction Company, Inc. has been appointed to the position of MCAA South 40 Committee Co-chairman. Full story

The MCAA presented the MCAA Safety Advantage Awards to six companies on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 during the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz. Full story