The masonry industry has established guidelines for masonry grout, which allows contractors to produce quality materials and deliver them efficiently to where they are needed. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has now partnered with Priceline Partner Network. Full story

The MCAA recently sat down with David Veazey, President of Veazey Enterprises, to discuss the history of Veazey Enterprises and the future of the masonry industry. Full story

Eight construction industry organizations filed a petition for review of the final crystalline silica rule by OSHA with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Full story

While in Orlando, we received very optimistic reports on the Check-Off Program. While I don’t want to jinx it, it appears we may be getting close to the finish line. Full story

April 18th, the future will be here. BIM-M, IMI, MCAA, and Esser Hayes Insurance Group will present information on various topics to mason contractors. Full story

A lesson learned from those who dug water wells by hand years ago is that the harder you dig a hole, the deeper you will get. The deeper you get, the less the view. Full story

Vote for InsulTech ICMS, the insulated concrete masonry system that is helping to revolutionize the future of masonry, for the People’s Choice Award now through April 1st! Full story

The Texas Masonry Council and the University of Texas at Arlington are partnering to address a masonry worker shortage being felt by many around the country. Full story

The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) has concerns with the final rule on respirable crystalline silica released today by OSHA. Full story

Stephen Benson wasn’t originally a fan of high school. In fact, he tried four before finding Center of Applied Technology-North where he learned his life trade: masonry. Full story

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a final rule to improve protections for workers exposed to respirable silica dust. Full story

The new silica rule was rolled out this morning by OSHA. Our initial take is mixed. There are changes to the rule and some seem positive. Full story

Michael Kern is an old pro at winning masonry contests and works as a skilled mason on the job today. Full story

The son of a mason, Chris Sutherland began going out on masonry jobsites around age 8. The trade runs deeply in his family. Full story

Working summers and winters as a laborer and an estimator taught Zack Zuidema many aspects of the masonry business beyond the brick and mortar. Full story

Matthew Demery credits the Arizona Tender Training Program with putting his life and future on the right course. Full story

Miguel Gonzalez needed an elective in high school. He chose masonry – knowing nothing about the trade – and he loved it. Full story

After a very prolonged recession, the construction industry, in general, has had to deal with a different issue: not having enough well-qualified tradesmen. Full story

BIM for Masonry: Modeling Masonry Buildings in Autodesk Revit is now available to download for free. Full story