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The MCAA proudly announces the commencement of submissions for the esteemed Safety Advantage Awards. From March 1st through June 30th, the MCAA invites entries from across the industry to recognize outstanding achievements in safety practices and initiati

The Mason Contractors Association of America is thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the prestigious Hall of Fame Award. From March 18th through April 30th, members of the masonry industry are invited to submit nominations to recognize outs

The MCAA would like to congratulate Buying Program Partner Malta Dynamics on winning the 2024 Experts' Choice Award for Sustainable Innovation. The X1270 Mobile Grabber by Malta Dynamics is an advanced Mobile Overhead Anchorage system that lets workers on

MASONRY MADNESS® was held on Wednesday, January 24th in the Bronze Lot of the Las Vegas Convention center. Once again, this event stood out as a highlight of the World of Concrete, with competitors eagerly facing off to determine the champions in thei

Get ready for the highly-anticipated 20th annual MCAA Online Auction. Mark your calendars for an exhilarating month of bidding, kicking off from Monday, April 1st through Thursday, April 25th!

STABILA stands as a distinguished global manufacturer renowned for its top-tier branded measuring tools. Operating across more than 80 countries, with an extensive network of sales companies, representatives, and importers, the STABILA brand remains

[Malta, Ohio - January 2024] — EZG Manufacturing, a trusted name in masonry and construction equipment, proudly presents Hog Guard®, a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance safety on scaffolding assemblies during typical masonry and block jobs.

Charles Newsome, formerly of Johnson Concrete Products and Past Chair of NCMA, passed away on December 28th. Charles joined the Stalite/Johnson Concrete family in 1968 as General Manager and led the companies for fifty years. Charles also had been a key

Fred Campbell, President at Creative Masonry Inc. and three-time SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500® winner, has been named the recipient of the first-ever Masonry Wall Of Fame Award. The award is developed and presented by the MCAA and BIA.

Las Vegas, NV (December 8, 2023) – Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC (Xtreme) and Snorkel International, LLC (Snorkel) are displaying a full spectrum of construction equipment at World of Concrete 2024 at Booth 030099 in the Silver Lot at Las Vegas Convention

NevilStone, a producer of quality architectural stone veneer and thin brick, has joined the Masonry Alliance Program’s Platinum tier. Through this commitment, NevilStone will receive unparalleled access to the $33 billion masonry industry.

Federated Insurance® Chairman Jeff Fetters recently announced that Nicholas R. Lower has been appointed the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2024, upon the retirement of its current Chief Executive Office

Trowel Trades, a company that specializes in equipment rental, tool retail, repair services, scaffolding and mast climber access solutions, enters the Silver Tier of the Masonry Alliance Program. As part of this commitment, Trowel Trades becomes one of

In March of 2018, two construction workers were killed in a fire that destroyed a 5-story apartment building under construction in downtown Denver. One of the key findings was that no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) had been developed for the project, nor had

Mortar Net Solutions, a company providing innovative moisture management solutions for masonry construction, has entered the Masonry Alliance Program at the Silver Tier. As part of this commitment, Mortar Net Solutions becomes one of just 70 companies to

Registration for the 2024 Masonry Skills Challenge is officially closed. Due to the high demand, the spots allocated for this year have been filled. There is currently a waitlist, but we cannot guarantee any additional spots will open.

Loot, a fully automated platform that offers quick, flexible credit solutions for businesses, enters the Masonry Alliance Program at the Cornerstone Tier. Loot will receive incomparable access and exposure to the $33 billion industry through the MCAA’s

Brick is a timeless element that can enhance both a building’s aesthetic and performance, evoking an emotional connection with its enduring style. With the use of brick cladding systems, one can redefine a building’s envelope into something more beaut

The MCAA is looking for highly trained and qualified experts to judge our Masonry Skills Challenge and Fastest Trowel On The Block Competitions that will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in Las Vegas during MASONRY MADNESS® at the World of Concr

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, MASONRY MADNESS® will take place during the 2024 World of Concrete in Las Vegas in the Bronze Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Do you know someone who was what it takes to compete this year?

WIRE-BOND, a leading manufacturer of high quality systems for masonry, has joined the Platinum Tier in the Masonry Alliance Program. Through this commitment, WIRE-BOND will receive unparalleled, exclusive access to the $33 billion masonry industry.

Advanced Building Products, a manufacturer of products to deflect and drain water to prevent home and commercial building envelope moisture damage, has joined the Masonry Alliance Program at the Gold level.

The Concrete Masonry Checkoff Board (CMCB) is now accepting submissions for program ideas through September 29. All are welcome to submit ideas for regional or national Checkoff-funded programs. For more information, visit the Concrete Masonry Checkoff

The Arizona Masonry Council honored longtime industry icon Mike Gray with the Clem Hellmann Leadership Award at its 2023 annual meeting in Flagstaff. The Clem Hellmann Leadership Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the issuance of the final rule “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation” to update regulations that implement the Davis-Bacon Act and Davis-Bacon and Related Acts to reflect better the needs

The MCAA hosted a webinar with Congresswoman Maria Salazar on July 26th in which attendees had the opportunity to learn more about The Dignity Act and pose important questions. In case you missed it, The Dignity Act provides a reasonable, compassionate

We are on track for yet another record-setting MCAA Midyear Meeting from September 17-21 at The Hotel Hershey in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Registration is still open, but the MCAA’s original hotel block is now sold out. We have been able to work with

The Masonry Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization designed to help support projects that benefit the masonry industry, has opened grant applications for 2023. In 2022, The Masonry Foundation awarded $100,000 through grants.

The prestigious honor is bestowed annually upon manufacturing plants and contractors that demonstrate a commitment to the well-being of their employees and their work environment. An impressive 158 awards were given out to manufacturing locations

The Concrete Masonry Checkoff Board (CMCB) convened May 10-11 in Denver to advance strategic plan priorities for the next three years.

Federated Mutual Insurance Company hosted its 119th Annual Meeting of Policyholders on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Owatonna.

EZG Manufacturing has announced that it has been granted an ISO certification. The International Organization for Standardization granted EZG the specific designation of ISO 9001:2015 with design, which certifies that the quality management systems

Thank you to all of those who participated in the 19th Annual Online Auction from April 25th - April 27th. The MCAA is excited to announce that we have surpassed our goal and set a new record.

Bidding is now OPEN for the 2023 MCAA's Annual Online Auction. The auction will close on April 27th at 4:00 pm. Now in its nineteenth year, the online auction offers mason contractors the chance to learn about and buy new products.

Brickworks North America, parent company of Glen-Gery, announced the opening of its new masonry supply center in Manassas, Virginia. The Manassas Supply Center is a carefully designed modern space, providing trade professionals and homeowners

SOLA is launching two rafter squares in North America with edge lengths of 7 inches (RSI 7) and 12 inches (RSI 12). Both rafter squares are in the shape of an isosceles right-angled triangle with a T-edge on one leg

Pettibone brings its X-Series telehandler lineup to the 15,000-pound lifting class for the first time with the introduction of the Extendo 1544X telehandler.

Nominations ARE OPEN for the Masonry Hall of Fame Presented By SOLA's Class Of 2023.

Pageantry, excitement and inspiration will unfold at the 2023 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference as the nation’s skilled trades talent pipeline is developed and new leaders emerge.

The Mason Contractors Association of America is thrilled to welcome Smart Lift Equipment innovator Construction Robotics as the newest Corporate Partner. Construction Robotics now joins other leading suppliers

ICPI-NCMA announced today during their Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH that they will now operate as one entity after co-founding the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA).

The MCAA is proud to announce that Strategic Partner, SOLA, will again serve as the sole sponsor of the Masonry Hall of Fame for the third year.

Xtreme Manufacturing and Snorkel are excited to announce the lineup of new construction equipment.

Expanding the capabilities of its X-Series product lineup, Pettibone will introduce its new 15,000-pound-capacity (15K) telehandlers at booth #W42417 during CONEXPO-CON/AGG, March 14-18, 2023, in Las Vegas.

The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. Twenty projects were honored with Pinnacle Awards of Excellence.

The 2023 NCMCA Convention is only a few weeks away! Please follow the links below to book your room reservations. The room blocks will fill up quickly, so don’t delay!! Make your reservation NOW! Room reservations must be made before March 27, 2023.

Although the proud and dedicated Packer fans in the Dairyland State will not be celebrating a 2023 Lombardi trophy victory, Wausau, Wisconsin mason Michael Schlund did the state proud by winning the Super Bowl of Masonry

EZG Manufacturing has announced an event to benefit Disabled American Veterans. An online auction will take place featuring a customized EZG Mud Hog MH20 Mixer.

The MCAA is thrilled to announce that the annual auction will be back from Tuesday, April 25th through Thursday, April 27th, with pre-bedding starting on Monday, April 3rd!

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce Trimble as a strategic partner.

As an Association, MCAA members come together to create a scale that gives each member an edge. To take that one step further, our partnership with Savings4Members sharpens and extends that edge.

From the independent businesses in our network to the big businesses trading on Wall Street - every business has overhead. That's a fact.

MASONRY MADNESS® at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas consists of the most exciting masonry competitions in the world, and it all takes place on one day, at one location.

There are no longer sponsorship opportunities left as we have SOLD OUT! Thank you to all of the companies that have contributed to our biggest South of 40 event yet. We look forward to seeing you there!

The MCAA is looking for highly trained and qualified experts to judge our Masonry Skills Challenge and Fastest Trowel On The Block Competitions.

Due to the hurricane damage and related issues, the Florida SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500® Regional Series competition scheduled for October 28th is cancelled. Our thoughts are with those affected during this time.

Registration for the 2023 Fastest Trowel On The Block Presented By Best Block and Masonry Skills Challenge is officially full! Both competitions are completely SOLD OUT and we will no longer accept any competitor registrations.

U.S. Stone Industries in Herington, KS has earned certification to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373). The company has achieved Silver status for their fabrication facility.

The MCAA Contractor Lunch at World of Concrete is scheduled for Monday, January 16th, at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM in the Resorts World Lotus 9 and 10.

Join us for the next MCAA Safety Leaders Meeting, which set to take place at 11:00 AM Central on Wednesday, August 10th. If you are an MCAA Member who has not yet had the opportunity to join these meetings, we recommend you don't miss out.

The masonry community is mourning the loss of Masonry Hall of Fame Inductee Richard "Dick" Lauber, who passed away on June 18, 2022. For over six decades, Dick was integral in growing J&E Duff, Inc. and helping further the interests of the industry.

Cultured Stone, the company that pioneered the manufactured stone veneer category, has joined the Mason Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) Strategic Partner Program, a program that helps brands access a robust community of masons.

Eldorado Stone, manufacturer of the world’s most believable architectural stone veneer, has joined the Mason Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) Corporate Partner Program.

The 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting has two room drop sponsorship spots left!

The Masonry Hall of Fame was created to recognize and award those individuals who have dedicated their lives to the masonry industry. Each year, nominations are accepted to recognize individuals who have been a part of the masonry industry for 25+ years.

We are thrilled to announce a new event during the 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting from August 14-18 in Lake Geneva, WI. This year's attendees will be treated to a Chairman's After-Hours Party courtesy of our supporters at Glen-Gery and Brickworks.

The MCAA Annual Online Auction is now open for pre-bidding and "buy it now" options. The official online auction opens on April 26 and runs through April 28. Register and start bidding now!

Each year, the Mason Contractors Association of America presents the C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award to an individual who has provided exemplary leadership in advancing the masonry industry. For 2022, Don Foster of Masonry Cosmetics received the honor.

The MCAA is excited to announce some changes to our masonry instructor membership. We continue to work with the National Masonry Instructors Association (NMIA) to bring the organization under the MCAA umbrella.

The MCAA is excited to announce that The Masonry Foundation has surpassed its initial goal of $5 million in pledges. In 2022, The Masonry Foundation awarded $100,000 through eight grants.

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.

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.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Seismic Requirements of the Building Code” on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “5 Ways Merchant Providers Help Businesses” on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Tips for Running an Effective Meeting” on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Mastering Millennial Mindset and Beyond: How to Attract and Retain Emerging Leaders” on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Silica Train-the-Trainer Course” on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 9:00 AM CDT.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Introducing Masonry iQ Build: Modeling and Estimating in BIM” on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Management Essentials for the First Time or Recently Promoted Manager” on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST.

Check out these digital cards highlighting careers in masonry and some of the top masons in the industry.

Easily network and communicate with your fellow MCAA members on a number of masonry related discussion topics in the MCAA Community.

As a mason your “office” is the great outdoors, not a boxy cubicle surrounding a desk and chair. In construction, every job offers a change of scenery, keeping things as fresh as the outdoor air and full of new challenges.

Some type of horizontal reinforcement should be used with all concrete masonry construction to help control shrinkage cracks.

Sign up for the MCAA’s Fastest Trowel on the Block competition during MASONRY MADNESS® at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas before all stalls are filled!

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Hohmann & Barnard’s ProWall Tools: An Introduction for Architects and Specifiers” on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “How to Become an Equal Partner with the General Contractor” on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST.

This solid masonry wall features a structural concrete block backup system with a classic, natural stone façade.

The MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas is the industry’s premier event for educational opportunities to help strengthen your business.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Hohmann & Barnard’s ProWall Tools: An Introduction for Contractors” on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Modern Masonry: How Technology is Bringing an Ancient Craft into the Future” on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Silica Train-the-Trainer Course” on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 9:00 AM CDT.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “OSHA Investigations” on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST.

A bond beam is a horizontally reinforced element in a masonry wall that provides resistance to shear loads and also helps distribute lateral loads throughout the wall section.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “How to Develop and Implement an Effective Quality Control Program” on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST.

MCAA's Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry is the industry's premier event. Make it a priority to attend and be part of the action!

Think you’re fast? Then sign-up to compete in the MCAA’s Fastest Trowel on the Block competition where you’ll have a chance to win your share of thousands in cash and prizes.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “The Data Differentiator” on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT.

The Masonry Foundation has awarded grants for the first time, thanks to many generous pledges to the Foundation.

Save up to 25% on applicable plans and accessories. MCAA members average 50% savings off competitor plans.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Designing a Sustainable Masonry Cavity Wall Building Envelope” on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT.