The report of the MCAA MasonrySystems.org Committee presented at the 2013 MCAA Convention in Las Vegas. Full story

The report of the MCAA Marketing Committee presented at the 2013 MCAA Convention in Las Vegas. Full story

The report of the MCAA Safety Committee presented at the 2013 MCAA Convention in Las Vegas. Full story

The report of the MCAA Legislative Committee presented at the 2013 MCAA Convention in Las Vegas. Full story

H.B. Fuller Construction Products has opened a research and development center in Aurora, Ill. Read at MASONRY

As I write this message, we are about to leave for Las Vegas for our annual convention. I hope all of you have found a reason to attend. Full story

Do you have something that just isn’t working? How far down will you go until you make the necessary changes? Full story

Prices for construction materials inched down in December, closing out a year of relatively subdued changes in both materials costs and bid prices. Full story

How refractory mortar for masonry fireplace and chimney construction can be a wise choice. Read at MASONRY

This article will take a look at what constitutes a WRB, what types are available, and what steps should be taken during installation. Read at MASONRY

Patching of masonry materials during a new construction project is typically a line item that was not planned during the estimating phase of the project. Read at MASONRY

The updated Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls Under Construction is now available to purchase. Full story

Maybe Christian Rodriguez didn’t have a plan when he graduated from high school in Oklahoma, but he does now. Full story

The MIA and the ICC announce the release of the seventh edition of the Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook. Full story

Examining restoring Indiana limestone on buildings and structures that have been damaged by age, neglect and use. Read at MASONRY

Perhaps one of the most opulent examples of a mason’s talents can be showcased in the work of a fireplace, chimney or masonry heater. Read at MASONRY

Let me be the first to wish you a prosperous New Year. As we move into 2013 we have many new challenges facing us. Full story

As I write this article, it is Election Day in the U.S.A! Stuck on Chicago’s O’Hare Airport runway, I am pondering the outcome of the election tonight. Full story

One of the goals of the MCAA is to validate that thru certification our mason contractors are qualified, well trained and well educated. Full story

With the Ultra Air Barrier Wall System, masonry contractors now have a system that can be easily installed and keeps more of the contract under the mason’s control. Full story