Norton Clipper, one of the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Strategic Partners, has announced a new program to support The Masonry Foundation. Full story

A federal appeals court temporarily stayed the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for large companies over the weekend after several Republican state governments and business/advocacy groups sued to block its implementation. Full story

This is a unique, limited MCAA event during the 2022 World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Attendees will receive a gourmet taco buffet and the chance to shoot one of two sets of handguns at the range. Attendance is limited to the first 75 to register. Full story

Late last night, OSHA posted their new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 that will impact employers with 100+ employees. The MCAA is working with our partners on the Construction Industry Safety Coalition to review and plan next steps. Full story

The Masonry Skills Challenge is a competition of masonry apprentices in first, second and third year skill levels. The contest is a showcase for skills training in the masonry industry, challenging winning apprentices from all around. Full story

Registration has opened for the MCAA Convention at the 2022 World of Concrete in Las Vegas. This year's convention is set to take place from January 17-20 and is the perfect opportunity to learn and participate in great educational programs, contractor ro Full story

The Biden Administration has issued a new set of Frequently Asked Questions for federal contractors who are expected to be impacted by the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. Full story

The Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition, hosted by the Mason Contractors Association of America, is a showcase of industry craftsmanship and a testament of both the speed and skill of our industry's workforce. Full story

On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, MASONRY MADNESS® will once again be the spotlight during the 2022 World of Concrete in Las Vegas in the Silver Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Registration is open until Monday, November 15th. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America is excited to announce that Masonry Cosmetics, the developer and manufacturer of a proprietary masonry staining and renewal process, has joined the Corporate Partner Program. Full story

The MCAA announced tentative plans for World of Concrete 2022 at the Midyear Meeting in Memphis last month. However, we have been unable to secure reasonable pricing for both hotel rooms and event spaces at the new Resorts World in Las Vegas. Full story

The 2021 Nitro Rallycross Racing Series continued this past weekend with a race at the ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minnesota. The car, driven by Lane Vacala, a former member of the masonry industry, had a strong showing and finished in third place. Full story

MCAA Strategic Partner and Member Keson Sola is awarded Pro Tool Innovation Award. Full story

The 2021 Nitro Rallycross Racing Series opened this past weekend at the Utah Motorsports Campus. The MCAA is sponsoring a car this year with several other industry sponsors, including: CrewTracks, EZG Manufacturing, Masonry Cosmetics, and SPEC MIX. Full story

Eugene Johnson, a retired masonry instructor based out of South Carolina, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame. Full story

Paul Odom, of Legacy Masonry based out of Waco, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame. Full story

Teddy Jenkins, of Jenkins Masonry based out of Chattanooga, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame. Full story

Jim O’Connor, Executive Director of the Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame. Full story

The Mason Contractors Association of America is excited to announce that PROSOCO, a leading supplier of specialty construction cleaners, water repellents and anchors, has joined the Strategic Partner Program. Full story

Rachel Burris of NCCER gives us a quick update from the organization. Full story