Announcing The MASONRY STRONG Podcast
Friday, July 19, 2024 | 8:02 AM CDT

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
Announcing Our First-Ever Member Engagement Coordinator, Madelyn McConnaughay
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | 1:11 PM CDT

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
Hydro-Tail™ Joins The Gold Level Of Masonry Alliance Program
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | 8:03 AM CDT

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
2024 Safety Advantage Awards Winners
Friday, July 12, 2024 | 8:00 AM CDT

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
The Walkaround Rule is Misguided
Thursday, July 11, 2024 | 8:00 AM CDT

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
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