The right mixer for the job
Monday, November 10, 2014 | 7:00 AM CST
You may be wondering what you could possibly learn about mortar mixers that you don’t already know. Keep reading. Read at MASONRY
MCAA members ship and save with UPS
Saturday, November 8, 2014 | 7:00 AM CST
Through the UPS® Savings Program, you can save up to 34% when you ship with UPS, plus 50%* off select services for up to four weeks after you enroll! Full story
Restoring the Capitol Building
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 | 7:00 AM CST
I had the rare opportunity to tour the exterior of the U.S. Capitol building with Mary Oehrlein, Architect of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. I learned that the upkeep is ongoing. Full story
Coming together for our industry
Saturday, November 1, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
Wow! It was nice to see so many of you at the Midyear Meeting in Milwaukee. My wife and I thank you for coming and, if you get up this way again, don’t be afraid to drop in. Full story
If you want the job, give your customer a quote to do their work!
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
A few years ago, I decided to purchase a tractor big enough to pull 11-foot rotary mowers behind it, to mow the 30 acres of grass I maintain. Full story
Is a used mast climber right for you?
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
Ask the experts about mast climbers, and they’ll tell you to think of the equipment as you would an automobile. Read at MASONRY
Fluid applied air and water barriers
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
Air and water barriers serve an important role in the functionality of high-performance building veneers. Read at MASONRY
Redi-Rock announces the winners of its annual ‘Rocky Awards’
Saturday, October 18, 2014 | 8:30 AM CDT
Redi-Rock International announced the winners of its annual Rocky Awards for projects completed within the last year. Read at MASONRY
Why the masonry business is like golf
Friday, October 17, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
OK, you’re probably thinking, “What the… is he talking about?” But I’d submit the golf and masonry have a lot more in common than you might think. Full story
2015 MCAA Convention
Monday, October 13, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
I would like to invite every member of the MCAA to join us this February in Las Vegas for the 2015 MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry. Full story
News from the Texas Masonry Council
Saturday, October 11, 2014 | 9:00 AM CDT
In Texas, the fall season means football, hunting, cooler weather and the start of a new year for the Texas Masonry Council (TMC). Full story
Striving to reach perfection and continually improving
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
Did you ever belong to something, but not feel you were a part of it? Well, the easiest way to overcome this is by putting yourself out there and getting involved. Full story
MCAA Masonry Hall of Fame member Glenn W. Sipe passes
Friday, September 26, 2014 | 10:10 AM CDT
NCMCA’s Charter President, Glenn W. Sipe, died Thursday night, September 25, 2014, at Catawba Memorial Hospital in Hickory. Full story
Never let them see you sweat
Friday, September 26, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
Sherlock Holmes, Bond – James Bond, and Winnie the Pooh. Have you ever heard anybody say anything negative about these three? All three possess an unshakable composure. Full story
Cleaning manufactured stone
Monday, September 22, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
Manufactured stone is extremely fragile, and cleaning experts always are cautious when recommending how it be cleaned. Read at MASONRY
2014 MCAA Safety Advantage Award winners
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
The MCAA presented the MCAA Safety Advantage Awards to five companies on Friday, September 12, 2014 during the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Milwaukee. Full story
2014 Vision Award winners announced
Monday, September 15, 2014 | 12:00 PM CDT
On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, the MCAA awarded the 2014 MCAA Vision Awards during the 2014 MCAA Midyear Meeting in Milwaukee. Full story
TEAMs awarded in Milwaukee
Monday, September 15, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, the MCAA announced the winners of the 2014 MCAA TEAM Awards at the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Milwaukee. Full story
Arriscraft introduces new, light colors in coordinating products
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 | 4:00 PM CDT
Arriscraft introduces two new, bright colors in coordinating Shadow Stone® and Contemporary Brick. Full story
Will OSHA listen?
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
Final post-public hearing comments have been submitted to OSHA in response to their proposed new rule to reduce the permissible amount of workers’ exposure to crystalline silica. Full story