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

February 9, 2012, the Masonry and Ceramic Tile Institute held their biannual Hammurabi Awards luncheon. Full story

Preventing water leakage through masonry façades in contemporary construction is primarily accomplished by the use of well-placed flashings. Read at MASONRY

Just a year out of high school, Jon Mayes asked his boss if he thought he was ready to take on the masonry responsibilities he’d been offered. Read at MASONRY

The last two months have been a very busy time for the MCAA officers and staff, and we are in full planning mode for next year. Full story

One thing is almost over in all parts of the country, and it’s something everyone reading this article can help bring to an end more quickly: bidding work under costs. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America held its eighth annual Online Auction from April 24 to April 26, 2012. Full story

Bonsal American, Inc., an Oldcastle Company, announced that it has acquired the TXI Package Products business of TXI Operations, LP. Full story

On Thursday, January 12, 2012, Acme Brick Company conducted the official reopening on kiln “C” at the company’s Denton, Texas plant. Full story

Stonemasonry is one of the earliest crafts. Unfortunately, the ancient skills that built some of the world’s most magnificent churches, monuments, and homes are now dying out. Full story

The Broderick Tower was one of Detroit's earliest skyscrapers when it pierced the downtown skyline at Grand Circus Park in 1928. Full story

Crank-up type scaffolding falls under the ANSI A10.8 (2011) Scaffold Standard, Section 24, which is enforced by OSHA as if it were in the OSHA regulations. Read at MASONRY

OSHA issues related to scaffolding are the majority of OSHA citations for mason contractors. Learn where to get the information you need, and what OSHA looks for. Read at MASONRY

I have journeyed through some difficult times in life. Some of those difficulties were the results of my own doing - foolish decisions or poor choices. Full story

Recent revisions to section 1637 of Cal-OSHA have given rise to issues pertaining to the compliance of certain LVL scaffold planks. Full story

This month, I would like to invite you to join us in Washington, D.C., for our Legislative Conference, May 8-10, 2012. Full story