A successful Midyear Meeting in the Florida Keys
Sunday, November 1, 2015 | 7:00 AM CST
I would like to say thank you for supporting MCAA by attending the Midyear Meeting. I hope everyone walked away with a new idea to share with your company, but also had some fun. Full story
The one who holds the gold rules
Thursday, October 29, 2015 | 12:00 PM CDT
When discussing a change order, scheduling conflict, or any other issue on a project, remember there is a Golden Rule. Full story
2016 MCAA Convention
Monday, October 26, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
I would like to invite every member of the MCAA to join us this February in Las Vegas for the 2016 MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry. Full story
2015 Brick in Architecture Awards honor stellar design
Saturday, October 24, 2015 | 8:00 AM CDT
Nine Best in Class winners lead the 2015 Brick in Architecture Awards, eclipsing formidable competition with more than 115 entries. Full story
Origin, evolution, and design of masonry at New Jersey justice building
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
When we were designing the Maplewood Police & Court Building, we faced numerous challenges. We addressed them in the building’s masonry work. Full story
The bricks and mortar industry enters the digital age
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
Building information modeling (BIM) is changing the way construction projects are both designed and delivered, offering challenge and opportunity for stakeholders. Full story
2015 MCAA Safety Advantage Award winners
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 | 12:30 PM CDT
The MCAA presented the MCAA Safety Advantage Awards to six companies on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 during the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Key West, Fla. Full story
2015 MCAA Midyear Meeting in review
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 | 8:00 AM CDT
The 2015 MCAA Midyear Meeting was held September 28-30, 2015 in Key West, Fla. Full story
5 on 5 with Witmer Group, LLC
Monday, October 5, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
The MCAA recently sat down with Todd Witmer, CEO of Witmer Group, LLC, to discuss the history of Witmer Group, LLC, challenges he’s faced, and the future of the masonry industry. Full story
Seeing the future before our eyes
Thursday, October 1, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
The MCAA is made up of both union and open shop contractors. Some might think this to be strange but it is really a good thing. Competition brings out the best in all of us. Full story
Don’t go that way!
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
Throughout your career, you will have to make choices to get where you are going. Taking unnecessary risks regularly can take you down the road to disaster. Full story
PPE in Turkey is a fast-growing market
Monday, September 21, 2015 | 1:30 PM CDT
For several years now, huge efforts have been made in Turkey to improve deficiencies and meet international Health & Safety standards. Read at MASONRY
Standards compliance in the storm shelter and safe room industry
Monday, September 21, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
Whether designed for residential or community use, storm shelters and safe rooms protect lives during hurricanes, tornados and other severe weather events. Read at MASONRY
Iroquois Job Center masonry students fixing up Shelby Cemetery
Sunday, September 20, 2015 | 2:00 PM CDT
Students in the brick masonry program at Iroquois Job Corps are getting the opportunity to experience the ancient art of stone masonry. Full story
Southeast Concrete Masonry Association holds first summer meeting
Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 2:00 PM CDT
The Southeast Concrete Masonry Association held its first summer meeting as a new organization in July at the Marriott Grande Dunes Resort in Myrtle Beach. Full story
5 on 5 with Got Brick? LLC
Saturday, September 5, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
The MCAA recently sat down with Guy Surprise, Owner of Got Brick? LLC, to discuss the history of Got Brick? LLC, challenges he’s faced, and the future of the masonry industry. Full story
Upstate New York MCAA Chapter formed
Thursday, September 3, 2015 | 12:00 PM CDT
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is creating the first MCAA chapter in New York State. Full story
Sam McGee passes
Thursday, September 3, 2015 | 8:00 AM CDT
It is with great sadness that we announce that Samuel Alexander McGee of McGee Brothers Company, Monroe, North Carolina passed away Wednesday evening. Full story
National champion bricklayer ready to defend his title
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 | 2:30 PM CDT
Fred Campbell didn't finish first this past weekend at the East Tennessee regional Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 competition. Then again, the national champion bricklayer didn't have to. Full story
Join us for the Midyear Meeting
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
By the time you read this, we will be just a few weeks away from our Midyear Meeting in Key West. I don’t ever remember a Midyear filling up as fast as this one. Full story