Shadrock & Williams Becomes Certified Mason Contractor

Words: Jeff Buczkiewicz, Shadrock Williams

Shadrock & Williams, a top-tier masonry and wall cladding contractor, is the latest company to have earned certification through the Masonry Certification Program, sponsored by the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA). Known for their work on commercial and large-scale projects, Shadrock & Williams has successfully completed hundreds of challenging, grand, and complex projects, establishing an unmatched reputation for capability and ethics.

The MCAA has developed the national Masonry Certification program to provide customers with a tool to select mason contractors who are committed to quality and end user satisfaction. Quality of work and end user satisfaction are at the foundation of the certification program. Companies must earn 75 credit hours and pass an exam in order to become certified. In addition, companies must obtain 45 credits every three years to renew their certification.

“We congratulate Shadrock & Williams in their commitment to quality service. Our goal is to provide architects, designers, general contractors, and consumers with an easy way to select and specify professional mason contractors,” said Jeff Buczkiewicz, President and CEO of the MCAA. “Certification allows them to easily find contractors who have committed their entire firm to meet the stringent requirements of the program.”

For more information about certification, visit www.masoncontractors.org/certification.

ABOUT THE MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (MCAA): The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is the national trade association representing mason contractors. The MCAA is committed to preserving and promoting the masonry industry by providing continuing education, advocating for fair codes and standards, fostering a safe work environment, recruiting future manpower, and marketing the benefits of masonry materials.
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