Lewisville, Texas has turned an investment of $400,000 in facade grants into a gain of $193 million in the city’s tax base in roughly six years. Read at MASONRY

In July, The National Masonry Instructors Association met in Concord, North
Carolina for their Annual Conference. Full story

Following is a roundup of a few the masterful saws and saw accessories available to help you get your job done as efficiently, effectively and safely as possible. Read at MASONRY

On June 20 OSHA spoke with more than 80 meteorologists and weather broadcasters about OSHA's campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers. Full story

As construction professionals get back to work, the industry still faces challenges, including increased competition and rising costs. Full story

Following is a roundup of a few the masterful saws and saw accessories available to help you get your job done as efficiently, effectively and safely as possible. Full story

How frugal are you when it comes to spending? Do you buy what you want or what you need? Full story

No matter what the natural stone or concrete-based material originally used on the building, cast stone can be a solid choice for the restoration efforts. Read at MASONRY

Atlas Copco releases its first mobile app, the Elektronikon® App, which is directly linked to the controllers in Atlas Copco’s compressors and dryers. Full story

I would like to take this opportunity to invite all the members of the MCAA to attend this year’s mid-year meeting in Park City, UT, September 12-14, 2012. Full story

The jury is now in on Blue Crete, a high performance cement that is a truly Green Alternative to Portland Cement. Full story

Designed with the masonry contractor in mind and easy to install, the Ultra Air Barrier Wall System deals a winning hand to contractors. Full story

The MCAA held its annual legislative conference the week of May 7 in Washington, D.C. This year, we addressed the following issues. Full story

When the economy dropped, like most other businesses, we had to make some painful management decisions. Full story

Pete Turnbull, Plant Manager of Acme Brick Company's Tulsa Plant, was recognized as the Acme Plant Manager of the Year. Full story

Oldcastle® Architectural has renamed its high-density architectural concrete masonry unit Cordova Stone™ to better represent its timeless aesthetic appeal. Full story

Vertical rebar positioners aid the mason contractor in centering the bars in the core of the block and also help to simplify the lapping process. Read at MASONRY

Mark D. Hagel, PhD, P.Eng. examines the current state of the Canada’s MasterFormat Division 04 products and the impending future. Full story

The MCAA held it’s annual Legislative Conference May 8-10th at the same time that NCMA held their function. Both groups visited over 120 offices on Capitol Hill. Full story

Oldcastle® Architectural has renamed its high-performance wall system EnduraMax™ to better communicate its unparalleled performance offering. Full story