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

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

Unlike traveling a long and winding road, when creating wealth for yourself, there are alternative routes you can take to get you there quicker. Full story

Does your company have a SIMPLE plan? Did you know that they cannot be used effectively for prevailing wage jobs, like those projects that fall under the Davis-Bacon Act? Full story

We wanted a hard-nosed look at what makes the saw industry tick, so we went to three experts to get the real scoop on what has changed – and what hasn’t. Read at MASONRY

OSHA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that clarifies an employer’s continuing obligation to make and maintain an accurate record of each recordable injury and illness. Full story

Oldcastle® Architectural has acquired Anchor Block Company and Anchor Wall Systems. These brands join Belgard, Trenwyth, and others under Oldcastle Building Products. Full story

Creative neighborly congregation builds a campus – Central Presbyterian utilizes masonry products for its modernization project. Full story

Despite years of discussions about current and impending workforce shortages, industry-wide commitment to developing the construction workforce has not been obtained. Full story

The MCAA recently talked with Addison Kalish and Anna Weickhardt of Kalish Masonry, about the history of the company, challenges they've faced, and the future of the industry. Full story

As a skilled labor shortage in the masonry industry continues to frustrate, we are reminded why the masonry trade is such a viable option for young people today. Read at MASONRY

I am excited because, in a month, my family and I will be in Margaritaville or Key West, Fla., and I hope you and your family will be joining us. Full story

Efflorescence is a crystalline deposit of water-soluble salts (usually white) on the surface of masonry. All masonry materials are susceptible to efflorescence. Full story

NCCER has released the fifth edition of its Core Curriculum: Introductory to Craft Skills. Full story

As a child, I ran away from home several times. With nine of us, and rules, getting along at home appeared to be a real “hardship.” Full story

Companies and organizations of the masonry industry joined together to support the 51st annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference and the National Masonry Contest. Full story

Matching colors and textures is one way to make any set of structures appear to belong together. Read at MASONRY

Typically, chimney flashings are more complex than other types of roof flashings and are a common source of roof leaks. Full story

Tracy Bruton, manager of Acme Brick's Bennett, Texas, Plant, has been named Acme Plant Manager of the Year. Full story

Do you like to wear flip-flops, shorts and t-shirts? How about listening to Jimmy Buffet with a cold drink in your hand? Then join my family and I, September 28-30 in Key West. Full story