I was invited to Virginia by the North Carolina Mason Contractors Association to be one of a five-guest panel. Full story

Do you make money on every job you do? Or, like most contractors, do you work for nothing most of the time? Here’s how they successfully do it. Full story

The most recent addition of the Building Code Requirements and Specifications for Masonry Structures has been out since the fall of 2013. Are you aware of the changes? Read at MASONRY

LATUX Diamond Blades Distributors is fast becoming the #1 Blade Supplier in the country. Full story

The MCAA’s involvement on all fronts (from regulatory reform to education and training) continues to ensure the survivability and viability of our industry. Full story

A look at jobsite techniques and equipment that can help boost your bottom line. Read at MASONRY

The MCAA has launched the Safety Marketplace through the Beeline Purchasing Program for the members of the MCAA. Full story

One battle we are fighting is OSHA’s proposed new rule on silica. This rule, if passed, would cut the PEL in half. I spent a day listening to the arguments from both sides. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America held its tenth annual Online Auction from April 29 to May 1, 2014. Full story

It’s not rocket science. Employees tend to stay at companies where they enjoy their work, and customers buy from people they like. Full story

On March 31, 2014, the MCAA testified about the impact the new OSHA silica proposed rule will have on the masonry industry. Full story

BASF announced that the Neopor® 5300 insulation material has met ASTM C578 Type I, II, VII and IX requirements for Rigid Thermal Insulation. Full story

In April, I will be traveling to Washington D.C. for the proposed new silica rule, Florida to meet with the Canadian Contractors, and North Carolina for a Masonry Summit. Full story

Do you know where you are going? Do you have a plan on how you will get there? Once a goal is set and put in writing, that goal is already 50% accomplished. Full story

Cool-Crete Technology Group LLC announces Cool-Crete, delivering what may be the first change in the fundamental chemistry of concrete since the development of portland. Full story

Born Jan. 18, 1942, Robert “Ducky” Baum grew up on a small farm near Morton, Ill. Ducky’s father began a small masonry business, today known as Otto Baum Co. Inc. Read at MASONRY

One of the biggest issues facing the masonry industry is the proposed new rule being pursued by OSHA to further reduce the permissible amount of workers’ exposure to silica. Full story

Wow, what a great convention! I am on the plane, heading back to Milwaukee and thinking about all the things MCAA has going for its members. Full story

Without a “treasure chest,” we are all just one bad job away from going out of business. Full story

At the Downtown Doha development in Qatar, Grace Construction Products’ Preprufe waterproofing membrane has been specified to provide a waterproofing solution. Read at MASONRY