With the end of this year, my term as Chairman is almost complete and quickly coming to an end. It is truly a bittersweet process. Full story

When the economy is good, it seems anyone can run a business. However, when the economy sinks and the waters get rough, only the strongest survive. Full story

An overview of equipment features that allow you to meet the challenges of proper mortar and grout delivery. Read at MASONRY

The NC State University team of “Enzo” Yi-Chang Liao, Nicole Peterson, Lydia Watt, and Michael Wengenroth has claimed the Sigmon Memorial Scholarship Masonry Design Award. Full story

One of the biggest issues that the MCAA has been watching in Washington, D.C., for the last decade has finally come to a head. Full story

By creating an opportunity for verified, accurate product comparisons, LCAs and EPDs are the next requirement for truly sustainable buildings. Read at MASONRY

We are all very busy this time of year. We all work to balance our lives all year long, but during the Holidays it is time to reflect on our families. Full story

Have you ever done something you thought wasn’t possible, but then you did it? Then, when you looked back, you thought, “Wow, how did I do that?” Full story

We discussed extensively in Orlando, one of the biggest issues currently facing our industry is the recently proposed silica exposure rule put forth by OSHA. Full story

Once again, fall protection tops the list of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s most-cited workplace safety violations. Full story

To begin, I want to thank all of the contractors and their families who attended the Midyear Meeting in Orlando. Full story

The all-new 2700V NXT2 and 3300V NXT2 vertical-lift skid steer loaders offer Tier IV-certified Yanmar 72 hp (53.7 kW) diesel engines, meeting emissions regulations. Full story

Whether or not you survive in business is really kind of simple. You must take in more cash than you pay out. Full story

The proposed silica rule was posted to the Federal register on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) requested a 90 day extension to the public comment period for the proposed silica rule. Full story

One of the biggest issues that the MCAA has been watching in Washington, D.C., for the last decade has finally come to a head. Full story

Last year, I failed a bunch of classes. I’m now a junior and taking a course called Masonry. From the first day, I’ve grasped how to do it more quickly than the others. Full story

I would like to send a personal invitation to every member of the MCAA to join us this January in Las Vegas for the 2014 MCAA Convention. Full story

The MCAA presented the Safety Advantage Awards to five companies on Friday, October 4, 2013 during the MCAA Midyear Meeting at Walt Disney World Resort, Florida. Full story

The 2013 MCAA Midyear Meeting was held October 2-4 at Walt Disney World® Resort. Attendees were able to participate in fun and educational events throughout the week. Full story