Hitting the road and making a difference
Monday, September 1, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
July brought a lot of exciting things for MCAA as well as a lot of air miles. Let’s start with the trip to Dallas for The Masonry Foundation. Full story
Trusting your gut
Saturday, August 30, 2014 | 8:00 AM CDT
I couldn’t sleep. The elephant on my chest was planted firmly. The deadline date was approaching, and I had to make a crucial business decision. Do we stay or go? Full story
Houzz survey predicts rise in outdoor living renovation
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 | 5:35 PM CDT
The third annual Houzz & Home Landscaping Study Survey revealed a continued rise in demand for outdoor renovation. Full story
Adrian Steel launches new line of Ford Transit products
Saturday, August 23, 2014 | 2:05 PM CDT
Adrian Steel Company announces its new line of products designed specifically the 2015 Ford Transit. Full story
Staying busy for you
Friday, August 1, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
So, I hope everyone had a great July 4th, but also took some time to remember how fortunate we are to have our freedoms. Full story
What do we do now?
Thursday, July 31, 2014 | 12:25 PM CDT
I hear from contractors daily about how bad the economy is. What do we do now? Full story
User’s Guide to ASTM Specification C94/C94M on Ready-Mixed Concrete
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 | 3:30 PM CDT
An updated edition of Manual 49, User’s Guide to ASTM Specification C94/C94M on Ready-Mixed Concrete, 2nd Edition, is now available. Full story
Huddle up, before it’s too late
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
Have you huddled your team up lately, to insure they know what to do in the toughest of times? Full story
2014 Brick in Architecture Awards honor outstanding design
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has honored the best in brick design across North America. Full story
2014 MCAA Midyear Meeting
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
It’s time to mark your calendars for MCAA’s Midyear Meeting, Sept. 10-13, in my hometown of Milwaukee. Full story
National masonry contest celebrates 50 years
Friday, July 11, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
Companies and organizations of the masonry industry joined together June 25 - 27, 2014, to support the 50th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Full story
Surface mottling of mortar joints
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
When the mortar color does not meet expectations, the designer’s vision is compromised. One undesirable color variation in masonry mortar joints is surface “mottling.” Full story
MCAA hits ‘The Hill’
Friday, July 4, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
The MCAA held its annual South of 40 Conference and Legislative Conference in May in Washington, D.C. A healthy attendance at all events made the week a resounding success. Read at MASONRY
Synpro Masonry Cleaner and Efflorescence Remover
Thursday, July 3, 2014 | 3:05 PM CDT
Tackling cleaning challenges
Wednesday, July 2, 2014 | 2:30 PM CDT
We take a look at a problem and solution to tackle a common cleaning challenge. Read at MASONRY
MCAA Midyear Meeting approaching
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
We are now up to 195 co-sponsors in the House and 20 co-sponsors in the Senate on the Check-Off Program. By the time you read this, I would expect more to have signed on. Full story
Don’t forget to do the things that matter most
Friday, June 27, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
In today’s fast moving business environment, do you find yourself running so hard that when you you forget to give your loved ones your undivided attention? Full story
Silica public hearings concluded
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
The proposed new rule to reduce the permissible amount of workers’ exposure to crystalline silica is one of the biggest issues facing the masonry industry. Full story
OSHA announces new interactive training webtool on identifying workplace hazards
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 | 7:00 AM CDT
OSHA released a new interactive training tool to help small businesses effectively identify hazards in the workplace. Full story
The MCAA partners with Sageworks to offer new member benefits
Monday, June 16, 2014 | 12:00 PM CDT
The MCAA announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Sageworks to offer additional benefits to its members. Full story