Report of the MCAA South of 40 Committee
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 | 7:00 AM CST
The report of the MCAA South of 40 Committee presented at the 2015 MCAA Convention in Las Vegas. Full story
Report of the MCAA Membership Committee
Monday, February 2, 2015 | 12:00 PM CST
The report of the MCAA Membership Committee presented at the 2015 MCAA Convention in Las Vegas. Full story
An exciting year ahead
Sunday, February 1, 2015 | 7:00 AM CST
As I attend MCAA and Industry meetings across the United States one thing is really standing out, we are an Industry that truly is in transition. Full story
ACI releases Spanish edition of ACI Building Code ACI 318-14
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 | 2:00 PM CST
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the release of the Spanish edition of ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. Full story
Don’t just think it, do it
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 | 7:00 AM CST
In order to make our dreams come true, we must do more than only think of them. We must take action to build them. Full story
The scary things contractors do (or don’t do) to save money
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 | 7:00 AM CST
Competition for government contracts (jobs covered by the Davis-Bacon Act, state prevailing wage, and living and responsible wage ordinances) can be a little scary. Full story
Mortar Net Solutions adds EPDM Membrane to TotalFlash
Thursday, January 22, 2015 | 7:00 AM CST
Mortar Net Solutions has added a new 45 mil Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) membrane to its TotalFlash Masonry Cavity Wall Drainage Solution. Full story
The building envelope
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 | 7:00 AM CST
You may have noticed an increase in the use of the word “system” lately. What exactly does “system” or “systemization” mean? Full story
Concrete masonry product rules released
Sunday, January 18, 2015 | 7:00 AM CST
ASTM International, with stakeholder input from the NCMA and other manufactured concrete product companies, has developed new Product Category Rules for concrete masonry. Full story
Anchors and energy efficiency
Thursday, January 15, 2015 | 7:00 AM CST
As energy codes continue to reach for higher standards and the cost of energy continues to rise, much attention now is being paid to the various components in our walls. Read at MASONRY
Adding drainage to stone veneers and adhered masonry
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 | 7:00 AM CST
Cultured stone has been around for a long time, and many of us have become quite proficient in installing the “lick-and-stick” products as part of an adhered veneer wall. Read at MASONRY
‘Thank You’ from the MCAA’s MAC PAC
Friday, January 2, 2015 | 7:00 AM CST
The MCAA’s MAC PAC would like to thank the following individuals for their generous support in 2014. Full story
MCAA Convention is approaching
Thursday, January 1, 2015 | 8:00 AM CST
One way you can improve your business and industry is by attending the MCAA Annual Convention during the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, Feb. 1 - 6. Full story
Vision, core values, motto
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 | 7:00 AM CST
I was recently asked if people in my companies would be able to identify our vision, core values, and motto without hesitation. I had to admit that nine out of 10 would not. Full story
Stull elected chairman of Portland Cement Association
Saturday, December 27, 2014 | 8:30 AM CST
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) Board of Directors elected John Stull, president and CEO of Lafarge North America Inc., as chairman of the association. Full story
Brick paver installation methods
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 | 7:00 AM CST
Brick, concrete, permeable, interlocking and stone pavers are popular paving options. For the purposes of this comparison, the most common type – brick paving – will be featured. Read at MASONRY
Henry Brick Co.’s Ted Henry passes away
Sunday, December 14, 2014 | 8:35 AM CST
Businessman, civic leader and Alabama native Ted Henry died Oct 21. Full story
Ohio Masonry Association news
Saturday, December 6, 2014 | 8:00 AM CST
The latest news, events, and information from the Ohio Masonry Association. Read at MASONRY
Defining success
Monday, December 1, 2014 | 6:00 AM CST
With 2014 coming to a close and the Christmas season here, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about success. Just what is success? Full story
You make the call
Friday, November 28, 2014 | 7:00 AM CST
A manager makes decisions every day. If decisions are made based on what people are saying behind the scenes instead of what's observed, she will be a poor manager. Full story