A sacred space takes an integrated approach to wall assembly. Read at MASONRY

When one hears the term masonry architecture, digital fabrication and automated construction processes are probably not the first ideas that come to mind. Read at MASONRY

By understanding the four areas of differing accountability and responsibility, and the related accountability to safety, we can avoid injuries or even fatalities. Full story

PlanGrid is the number-one most downloaded app for reading blueprints, and collaboratively sharing plan updates including photos in the iTunes Store. Read at MASONRY

The 2016 World of Concrete took place in Las Vegas, Nev., Feb. 1–5, 2016. This event draws approximately 1,450 exhibitors and covers more than 675,000 square feet of space. Read at MASONRY

Too often, managers call too many meetings to report on what’s happening without involving the attendees, having meaningful discussions, or adjourning with an action plan. Full story

The MCAA’s relationship with BizUnite will now be referred to as savings4members™, a program designed to help save time and money on the products and services you use every day. Full story

While a lot can be said of the MCAA leadership and board in these endeavors, it is you, the MCAA members, who have heeded the call, sacrificed your time and made your voice heard. Full story

The MCAA is working to get language into a House bill that would support Senate bill language to require OSHA to do more research and prove the need for new silica legislation. Full story

Submissions are now open for the 2016 MCAA Safety Advantage Awards. Our goal is for the MCAA safety awards to help draw attention to the benefits of safety. Full story

Masonry construction is a combination of three groups: designers, manufacturers and installers. Installers will purchase anchors either from manufacturers or distributors. Read at MASONRY

The MCAA recently sat down with Maurice Rahming, Owner of Howard Jacobs Masonry, to discuss the history of Howard Jacobs Masonry and the future of the masonry industry. Full story

After just returning from Las Vegas, I can tell you I am re-energized. How could I not be after all the productive meetings, social events, and of course MASONRY MADNESS? Full story

Tennessee-based ACME Block and Brick Inc. has purchased Pennington Block Co. in Corbin and will be producing products at the facility beginning next spring. Full story

Oldcastle APG West is excited to announce the ground breaking of their Frederickson, Washington Paver Production Plant. Full story

Because there were so many siblings in my family, I developed a deep sense of “sharing.” This sharing has attracted wonderful employees, partners and customers to my company. Full story

Masonry magazine has appointed Karen D. Hickey as Editor. Full story

STIHL Inc. celebrates the grand opening of its new Midwest STIHL location in the Village of Cottage Grove, Wis. Full story

There are so many benefits and reasons why our industry needs a robust and healthy foundation and perpetual endowment. Full story

Anna Weickhardt, VP of Business Development at Kalish Masonry, LLC., has been appointed to the position of MCAA Wisconsin State Chairman. Full story