Government Affairs: Bringing North Carolina to Washington, D.C. and Hopefully Young People to Your Jobsites
April 2025

For you long time members of the Mason Contractors Association of America you likely remember our Annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In where MCAA members from around the country would come to Washington, D.C. meeting with Members of Congress from their home sta

2024 Architectural Awards: Excellence In Masonry Winners
November 2024

The Masonry Advisory Council held the 2024 Excellence in Masonry Awards on Saturday, October 26th at 167 Green St., Chicago, Illinois. Honoring 80 projects from over the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Area. The Awards program celebrates outstanding ar

Fechino Files: Types of Diesel
September 2024

Fuels in our business are an expensive part of operating equipment. I am sure most of us have calculated daily usage and know what fuel we use in each piece of equipment. For example, do you use off-road diesel, kerosene, number one, or number two diesel?

Mr. Holdaway Goes to Washington
August 2024

For many years, the Mason Contractors Association of America would host a summer "Fly-In" to Washington, D.C., where MCAA Members would spend a day and a half hitting Capitol Hill to meet with Members of Congress and staff from their states to talk about

The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know
July 2024

Like many government regulations, the intent may be clear and worthwhile, but the implementation causes more harm to law-abiding citizens and business owners than it does to actually block or punish the bad actors the regulation was meant to address.

Legislative Update: From the Desk of Mackie Bounds
March 2024

Read all about how the Dignity Act can transform the Industry for the better.

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES FINAL RULE TO MODERNIZE DAVIS-BACON ACT
August 2023

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

Masonry Strong: Architect
January 2023

Masonry is not only predominately aesthetic, but creates a building fit for any potential adversity. MASONRY STRONG's resources highlight the benefits of masonry for your next project.

GEN NXT: Matt DiBara
January 2023

GEN NXT: Matt DiBara

The King Township Administration Centre
July 2022

The King Township Administration Centre

Government Affairs: The Good Old (New) Days
April 2022

Government Affairs: The Good Old (New) Days

Update On Biden Administration's Vaccine Mandate
November 2021

UPDATE 11/23/2021: We are waiting on the Sixth Circuit Court. If they also stay the rule, we will continue to monitor the situation. If they decide to enforce, we will be providing Vaccination and Regular Testing policies for our members.

Federal Appeals Court Issues Temporary Stay To Biden Administration's Vaccine Mandate
November 2021

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.

NEW: FAQs Regarding COVID Protocols For Federal Contractors
November 2021

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.

Government Affairs
February 2021

Government Affairs

Safety and Health in a Biden Administration Safety Round Table January 20, 2021
January 2021

The MCAA is hosting another Safety Roundtable with the discussions focusing on what to expect from a Biden Administration.