Operating a pump on your jobsite is a tall order, so maintaining and keeping it clean and in running order is the least you can do to protect your investment. Read at MASONRY

Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc. announced the election of Rob Lynch to the Board of Directors. Full story

The MCAA recently sat down with Tom Cummer, President of Cummer Masonry, Inc., to discuss the history of his company, challenges he’s faced, and the future of the masonry industry. Full story

Our Washington, D.C., fly-in, the MCAA Legislative Conference, is nearly here. We will be on Capitol Hill in force on May 18 and 19, telling our stories to our elected officials. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) held its twelfth annual Online Auction from April 26 to April 28, 2016. Full story

Remember when you were a little kid and your mom would put you to bed, telling you it’s “quiet time”? This is a lesson most of us forgot as we grew up and began purchasing things. Full story

The new silica rule was recently released from OSHA. As expected, the rule was not a workable solution for the issue of silicosis. Full story

Masonry tool companies are offering a plethora of saws, saw blades, hammers and grinders to masons. Read at MASONRY

Training, meticulous adherence to safety guidelines and situational awareness all contribute to preventing tragedies on jobsites, particularly those involving working at heights. Full story

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