Material mix design for masonry grouting
Friday, April 8, 2016 | 7:00 AM CDT
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
MCAA partners with Priceline Partner Network
Thursday, April 7, 2016 | 1:00 PM CDT
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has now partnered with Priceline Partner Network. Full story
5 on 5 with Veazey Enterprises
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 | 7:00 AM CDT
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
Construction industry groups file suit over OSHA silica rule
Monday, April 4, 2016 | 2:00 PM CDT
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
MCAA: Looking out for your interests
Friday, April 1, 2016 | 7:00 AM CDT
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
BIM-M World of Masonry, IMI, MCAA and Insurance issues all in one spot!
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 | 1:30 PM CDT
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
Get someone to help you dig the hole
Monday, March 28, 2016 | 12:00 PM CDT
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
InsulTech ICMS from Oldcastle APG is an Architizer A+Awards finalist
Saturday, March 26, 2016 | 12:00 PM CDT
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
Texas aims high with new masonry schools
Friday, March 25, 2016 | 7:00 AM CDT
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
Construction industry voices concerns with silica rule
Thursday, March 24, 2016 | 1:00 PM CDT
The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) has concerns with the final rule on respirable crystalline silica released today by OSHA. Full story
Success story: Stephen Benson
Thursday, March 24, 2016 | 12:30 PM CDT
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
US Labor Department announces final rule to improve U.S. workers’ protection from the dangers of ‘respirable’ silica dust
Thursday, March 24, 2016 | 9:00 AM CDT
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
Final silica rule released
Thursday, March 24, 2016 | 8:00 AM CDT
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
Success story: Michael Kern
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 | 2:00 PM CDT
Michael Kern is an old pro at winning masonry contests and works as a skilled mason on the job today. Full story
Success story: Chris Sutherland
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 | 7:00 AM CDT
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
Success story: Zack Zuidema
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | 1:20 PM CDT
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
Success story: Matthew Demery
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | 7:00 AM CDT
Matthew Demery credits the Arizona Tender Training Program with putting his life and future on the right course. Full story
Success story: Miguel Gonzalez
Monday, March 21, 2016 | 2:00 PM CDT
Miguel Gonzalez needed an elective in high school. He chose masonry – knowing nothing about the trade – and he loved it. Full story
Masonry industry workforce development efforts
Monday, March 21, 2016 | 7:00 AM CDT
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
New BIM-M Guide for Revit users released
Saturday, March 19, 2016 | 8:30 AM CDT
BIM for Masonry: Modeling Masonry Buildings in Autodesk Revit is now available to download for free. Full story