The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know
Thursday, July 11, 2024 | 8:00 AM CDT

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
OSHA Releases Proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Rule
Monday, July 8, 2024 | 11:13 AM CDT

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
Dave Jollay Announced as Third Inductee for MCAA 2024 Hall of Fame
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | 8:00 AM CDT

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
Salazar Celebrates Anniversary of Historic, Bipartisan Dignity Act
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 8:00 AM CDT

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
BREAKING NEWS: CrewTracks Secures 12th And Final Cornerstone Spot In the Masonry Alliance Program
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 8:03 AM CDT

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
BREAKING NEWS: Cornerstone Tier Of The Masonry Alliance Program Now Filled
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 2:47 AM CDT

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
2024 Masonry Foundation Grants
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 12:00 PM CDT

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
MCAA Platinum Partner InStone Introduces New Brand, Toro Stone
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 9:50 AM CDT

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 Partners With The MCAA Through Exclusive Business Savings Program
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 8:04 AM CDT

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
UPDATE: Midyear Hotels Now 80% Sold Out
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | 8:02 AM CDT

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
Instone Joins Platinum Tier In The Masonry Alliance Program
Monday, April 15, 2024 | 8:07 AM CDT

Instone, the largest wholesale stone distributor and supplier of thin veneer masonry products in the US, joins the Masonry Alliance Program’s Platinum tier. Through this commitment, Instone will receive unparalleled access to the industry. Full story
3 Promise Labor Services Is The 50th Company To Join The Masonry Alliance Program
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | 10:15 AM CDT

3 Promise Labor Services, construction labor staffing company, has joined the Masonry Alliance Program at the Gold level. 3PLS is the 50th company to join the Masonry Alliance Program, which provides unparalleled access to the $33 billion industry. Full story
NOW OPEN: 2024 Park City Midyear Meeting Registration
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | 7:56 AM CDT

By popular demand, we are thrilled to announce that registration is now OPEN for the 2024 MCAA Midyear Meeting in Park City, Utah from August 25-28, 2024. Our host hotel will be The Chateaux and The Stein Eriksen Lodge will serve as an overflow property. Full story
STVA Scaffold Joins Gold Tier In The Masonry Alliance Program
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | 8:07 AM CDT

STVA Scaffold, a manufacturer of frame, system, tube and clamp scaffolding and 10k and 25k shoring and all related accessories, has joined the Masonry Alliance Program at the Gold level. STVA Scaffold is one of 70 companies with unparalleled access. Full story
The 2024 Safety Advantage Awards Nominations
Friday, March 22, 2024 | 11:40 AM CDT

The MCAA proudly announces the commencement of submissions for the esteemed Safety Advantage Awards. From March 1st through June 30th, the MCAA invites entries from across the industry to recognize outstanding achievements in safety practices and initiati Full story
MCAA 2024 Hall of Fame Awards Nominations Open Now
Friday, March 22, 2024 | 10:10 AM CDT

The Mason Contractors Association of America is thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the prestigious Hall of Fame Award. From March 18th through April 30th, members of the masonry industry are invited to submit nominations to recognize outs Full story
Legislative Update: From the Desk of Mackie Bounds
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 | 10:30 AM CST

Read all about how the Dignity Act can transform the Industry for the better. Full story
Malta Dynamics Wins Experts' Choice Award
Friday, February 23, 2024 | 8:30 AM CST

The MCAA would like to congratulate Buying Program Partner Malta Dynamics on winning the 2024 Experts' Choice Award for Sustainable Innovation. The X1270 Mobile Grabber by Malta Dynamics is an advanced Mobile Overhead Anchorage system that lets workers on Full story
2024 MASONRY MADNESS® Recap & Results
Monday, February 12, 2024 | 1:05 PM CST

MASONRY MADNESS® was held on Wednesday, January 24th in the Bronze Lot of the Las Vegas Convention center. Once again, this event stood out as a highlight of the World of Concrete, with competitors eagerly facing off to determine the champions in thei Full story
Remembering Charles Newsome
Thursday, January 4, 2024 | 8:00 AM CST

Charles Newsome, formerly of Johnson Concrete Products and Past Chair of NCMA, passed away on December 28th. Charles joined the Stalite/Johnson Concrete family in 1968 as General Manager and led the companies for fifty years. Charles also had been a key Full story