The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to reveal its industry-first, proprietary Artificial Intelligence system, GEORGE. The system has been in development for two years, and is starting live demos and beta testing in October. Full story

Yokohama Tire, global manufacturer and seller of premium tires since 1917, has partnered with the Mason Contractors Association of America to offer a brand-new Business Savings Program to the $33 billion masonry industry. Full story

Hirschi Masonry, proud of member of the MCAA, was recognized as Subcontractor of the Year at the latest Contractor of the Year Awards. Full story

Gallagher, a company that handles member benefit services, has joined forces with the MCAA to enhance its Business Savings Programs to now include: Avis-Budget, Office Depot, TForce Freight, and UPS. Full story

Shadrock & Williams, a top-tier masonry and wall cladding contractor, is the latest company to have earned certification through the Masonry Certification Program, sponsored by the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA). Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce the launch of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, which is set to premiere in late 2024. This short-form podcast focuses on the people of the industry and their stories. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Madelyn McConnaughay as the organization's first-ever Member Engagement Coordinator. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Hydro-Tail™ has joined the Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) at the Gold Level. Hydro-Tail™ is the 51st company to join the MAP. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to announce this years winners of the Safety Advantage Awards sponsored by Federated Insurance! The MCAA Safety Advantage Awards are determined by a mason contractor’s incident rate. Awards were Full story

As we work together to help rebuild a strong economy, workplace safety is an important consideration in rulemaking; however, the Walkaround Rule, which went into effect at the end of May, won’t bolster workplace safety but rather burden small businesses Full story

Like many government regulations, the intent may be clear and worthwhile, but the implementation causes more harm to law-abiding citizens and business owners than it does to actually block or punish the bad actors the regulation was meant to address. Th Full story

This proposal will impact all MCAA members to varying degrees depending on regionality. And impact both public and private sector employees. The OSHA proposed rule will implement regulations and practices such as: * Required training for supervisors, hea Full story

Following in the footsteps of his father, O.L. Jollay, the founder of Jollay Masonry, Inc., Dave Jollay has carved out a remarkable career in the masonry industry. Full story

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) celebrated the one-year anniversary of the introduction of her groundbreaking, bipartisan immigration legislation: the Dignity Act (H.R. 3599). This bill continues to gain support from individuals acr Full story

CrewTracks, a Field Management Software for Construction, has secured the 12th and final spot in the Masonry Alliance Program’s premier Cornerstone tier. Through this increased commitment, CrewTracks is the final company to receive unparalleled access. Full story

The MCAA is thrilled to announce that the Cornerstone Tier of the Masonry Alliance Program is now filled. In addition to the flagship tier, the entry Silver tier is also filled with a waitlist. Once the program’s spots are filled the program won't expan Full story

The Masonry Foundation is dedicated to advancing the masonry industry and is accepting grant applications for 2024. In 2023, the Foundation distributed over $100,000, and we continue our commitment to supporting impactful projects. Proposals should nat Full story

Toro Stone, a new stone veneer brand designed with the needs of masons and contractors in mind, is launching to the masonry world this month. With selling points that include nationwide distribution, innovative packaging an Full story

Dayforce, the global leader in Human Capital Management software, has partnered with the MCAA to offer a brand-new Business Savings Program to the $33 billion masonry industry. Full story

Registration opened just two weeks ago for the 2024 MCAA Midyear Meeting in Park City, UT from August 25-28. Record-setting registrations have caused our hotel block to already be over 80% sold out, and we are in active discussions with other properties. Full story