We take a look at some of the dos and don’ts for the successful installation of manufactured stone veneer. Read at MASONRY

If it looks like stone and is a manufactured precast concrete product, then it must be cast stone, right? Wrong. Read at MASONRY

QUIKRETE® Wet Process Shotcrete was recently recognized as a critical element in the award-winning U.S. Highway 26 Dennis L. Edwards Tunnel Project. Full story

More than 12,600 mast climbers are in operation daily in the United States. It’s clear that, if you haven’t been trained to operate a mast climber, you shouldn’t. Read at MASONRY

While the economic conditions of these last five years have crippled most cities, the timing of City Creek Center has been like manna to the people of Salt Lake City. Read at MASONRY

In November, we all will be asked to elect a new leader for our country, as well as members of Congress. These people will be asked to represent best interests. Full story

When you don’t have enough work to do, you will make work out of what you have to do. That’s what my mom told me years ago. Full story

When an Indiana school district moved forward with a significant investment in upgrading four elementary schools, the architects used masonry construction. Read at MASONRY

In the fall of 2010, OSHA adopted comprehensive new safety regulations for cranes. I want to draw your attention to a few of the most significant requirements. Full story

I would like to send a personal invitation to every member of the MCAA to join us this February in Las Vegas at the Wynn Hotel for our annual convention. Full story

Hunt Country Masonry, Inc. of Leesburg, Va. is the latest company to have earned certification through the Masonry Certification program. Full story

The 2012 MCAA Midyear Meeting was held September 12-14, 2012 in Park City, Utah. Attendees were able to participate in fun and educational events throughout the week. Full story

The MCAA presented the first Safety Advantage Awards to four companies on Friday, September 14, 2012 during the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Park City, Utah. Full story

Te Mason Contractors Association of America awarded the second annual Vision Award winners during the 2012 MCAA Midyear Meeting in Park City, Utah. Full story

The MCAA announced the winners of the 2012 MCAA TEAM Awards at the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Park City, Utah. Full story

Josh Cronholm, VP of Ammex Masonry, has earned the Certified Masonry Contractor (CMC) credential from the Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute. Full story

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has honored outstanding design incorporating genuine clay brick for both aesthetics and sustainability. Full story

Competitors sitting down and working together to better the industry will give us strength and help us to buy back market share. Full story

“How quickly can you do this job?” We hear this daily. It's great to be an optimist, but this is no time to answer the general contractor with optimistic time lines. Full story

Today, masonry contractors are under pressure from all sides – let the Ultra Air Barrier Wall System from Dow Building Solutions help. Full story