Amerimix
CrewTracks
EZ Scaffold Corp.
EZG Manufacturing
Hydro Mobile, Inc.
Loot
Non-Stop Scaffolding
PROSOCO, Inc.
SOLA/Keson
SPEC MIX LLC
Stabila
Westlake Royal Stone Solutions
Find-a-Contractor Masonry Buyer's Guide
legislative

Our voices are being heard

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
Our voices are being heard

Misclassification is rampant in our market, and I have learned it is a problem across the country. Recently, there was an investigation of a large subcontractor in our market. Full story

masonry

Mixing it up

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
Mixing it up

Which mixer is right for your crew on your jobsite? Here’s a place to start. Read at MASONRY

safety

A worldwide reach for safety

Tuesday, May 5, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
A worldwide reach for safety

For nearly a quarter of a century, Scaffold Training Institute programs have educated more than 250,000 workers around the world. Read at MASONRY

mcaa

Progress in the making

Friday, May 1, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
Progress in the making

I had the pleasure of going to Baltimore for our second Masonrypalooza. Not only is this beneficial for the contractors who attended, but also for the MCAA. Full story

news and events

MCAA’s Eleventh Annual Online Auction a success

Thursday, April 30, 2015 | 4:00 PM CDT
MCAA’s Eleventh Annual Online Auction a success

The Mason Contractors Association of America held its eleventh annual Online Auction from April 28 to April 30, 2015. Full story

masonry

Finding (thinking) a way to let the good times roll

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
Finding (thinking) a way to let the good times roll

When things are going good, it seems you can’t lose. When things are going bad, it seems you can’t win. Full story

masonry

Lay it again, SAM

Monday, April 6, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
Lay it again, SAM

Construction Robotics will launch commercial production of its Semi-Automated Masonry (SAM) robotic system this year. The device is an automated bricklaying system. Read at MASONRY

mcaa

A voice in Washington

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
A voice in Washington

Last month, I said to “Be a voice, and be heard.” Well, the time is now with the Masonry Industry Legislative Conference being held May 12-14, 2015. Full story

news and events

BIM-M Symposium announces opening speaker

Saturday, March 28, 2015 | 12:00 PM CDT
BIM-M Symposium announces opening speaker

Will Ikerd PE, CM-BIM, LEED AP will be the opening speaker at the BIM-M 2015 Symposium on April 9, 2015 in St. Louis. Full story

masonry

When the right opportunity appears, grab it while you have the chance

Friday, March 27, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
When the right opportunity appears, grab it while you have the chance

In the book, “The Warren Buffet Way,” Buffet explains that, during your lifetime, there will be very few great opportunities that will present themselves to you. When one does, you must “grab it while you have the chance.” Full story

safety

New study finds that OSHA officials underestimated cost of silica rule for construction industry by $4.5 billion a year

Thursday, March 26, 2015 | 9:00 AM CDT
New study finds that OSHA officials underestimated cost of silica rule for construction industry by $4.5 billion a year

A new report released today by the Construction Industry Safety Coalition found that the OSHA proposed silica standards will cost the construction industry $5 billion per year. Full story

masonry

Hall of Fame leadership

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
Hall of Fame leadership

As I write this column, the Super Bowl is about to begin. It might be difficult to think about anything else – if not for a really super athlete named Junior Seau. Full story

education

Cummer Masonry, Inc. certified

Friday, March 20, 2015 | 12:00 PM CDT
Cummer Masonry, Inc. certified

Cummer Masonry, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa is the latest company to have earned certification through the Masonry Certification program, sponsored by the MCAA. Full story

legislative

MCAA Annual Convention recap

Friday, March 13, 2015 | 7:00 AM CDT
MCAA Annual Convention recap

We had yet another productive and successful time in early-February at the 2015 MCAA Annual Convention held during the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas. Full story

news and events

New 25-Channel SPEC MIX® Colored Mortar Display Kit is now available

Wednesday, March 11, 2015 | 1:45 PM CDT
New 25-Channel SPEC MIX® Colored Mortar Display Kit is now available

The masonry industry just became more colorful as SPEC MIX, Inc. announces the release of its new 25-Channel SPEC MIX Colored Mortar Display Kit. Full story

industry news

A new name for CCMA

Sunday, March 8, 2015 | 4:00 PM CDT
A new name for CCMA

Beginning April 1, 2015 the Carolinas Concrete Masonry Association (CCMA) will become the Southeast Concrete Masonry Association (SCMA). Full story

education

D K & Sons, LLC certified

Thursday, March 5, 2015 | 12:00 PM CST
D K & Sons, LLC certified

D K & Sons, LLC of Francesville, Ind. is the latest company to have earned certification through the Masonry Certification program, sponsored by the MCAA. Full story

mcaa

Another successful Convention in Vegas

Sunday, March 1, 2015 | 7:00 AM CST
Another successful Convention in Vegas

I hope everyone had a safe trip back from the MCAA Annual Convention, and I hope you are also excited about all the positive things happening in our industry. Full story

industry news

Sam Vinci: A great career, a great life

Saturday, February 28, 2015 | 1:40 PM CST
Sam Vinci: A great career, a great life

Sam Vinci enjoys his life when pausing to look back and reflect on his first 90 years. The longtime brick and masonry professional recently hit that birthday milestone. Full story

masonry

If your plan doesn’t work, cut your losses and get out as soon as possible

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 | 7:00 AM CST
If your plan doesn’t work, cut your losses and get out as soon as possible

Watertown Steel LLC taught me a big lesson, the hard way: “If your plan doesn’t work, cut your losses and get out as soon as possible.” Full story


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