Compete Against the Best in the Industry

Words: Tim O'toole
https://masoncontractors.azurewebsites.net/Public/News/20091105084200-1.jpg" width="530" height="298" border="0" alt="Sign up today to compete in MCAA's Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition sponsored by QUIKRETE.">
Sign up today to compete in MCAA's Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition sponsored by QUIKRETE.

The Mason Contractors Association of America is inviting all journeymen masons to compete in the annual Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition presented by QUIKRETE at the MCAA Convention at World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas on February 4, 2010.

The Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition showcases the speed and skill of a journeyman mason and how important teamwork is in accomplishing a final product. With a time limit placed on the contestant, they must make certain decisions based on the judging criteria set forth. Only those journeymen masons who have the skill, confidence and courage to face-off with the industry's best should compete. Winners of the contest will take home over $10,000 in cash and prizes including a BX-4 Masonry Saw donated by MK Diamond Products, Inc., tool bags donated by Marshalltown Company, and Grout Grunts donated by Grout Grunt!

To submit a team (consisting of one journeyman mason and two tenders), visit www.fastesttrowel.com and download the registration form. Registrations must be received by December 23, 2009. Only 20 stalls are available on a first-come basis for those who are up to the challenge to prove they are the best.

Contact the Mason Contractors Association of America at 800-536-2225 or visit www.fastesttrowel.com for more information.
Who Knows Most About Keeping Masonry Workers Safe?

As a safety professional who has specialized largely in masonry safety since the late 1980s, I’ve grown to think that I know a great deal about keeping masonry workers safe. That being said, I must admit that my colleagues and I know more about complianc

Recognizing Women in the Industry

Masonry was introduced to the world through the imagination, determination, and pure strength of mankind. The first masons’ unique abilities harnessed the earth around them to create the structures that provided the security that allowed us to advance. Th

About: Featured
Understanding Different Types of Trowels Originating Through Government Specifications

Trowels are essential tools in masonry, each one designed with specific functions and specifications to aid in various tasks. Knowing the right type of trowel to use can greatly impact the quality and efficiency of your work. This article dives into the f

Natural Stone Institute Holds Utah Study Tour

Oberlin, OH, September 17, 2024—157 attendees from 48 member companies and 5 architectural firms attended the annual NSI Study Tour, which took place in Salt Lake City August 25-28, with an optional extension to Idaho on August 29. Highlights included an