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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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