Zeppos Residential College at Vanderbilt University
December 2024

Zeppos Residential College at Vanderbilt University is a stunning example of modern collegiate Gothic architecture. It is a functional living and learning space and a beacon of craftsmanship in masonry construction. Completed in 2020, this $115 million pr

Best Block Continues Gold Membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program
October 2024

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Best Block will continue its Gold membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program.

Building Correctional Facilities with Strength and Efficiency: Amerimix Provides Solid Results for Construction of Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women
October 2024

The Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW), located in the heart of St. Gabriel, Louisiana, needed a complete rebuild after damage from a devastating flood in 2016. The inmates were relocated to other prisons from 2022 to 2024 while the series

Vibing Masonry: Masonry for Safety, Security & Protection
September 2024

Masonry conveys protection, shielding occupants from external threats. Masonry also provides strength and resistance—separation from and resistance to fire, resistance against projectiles and ballistics, robust defense against vandalizing mobs and spontan

Best Block® Moves From Silver To Gold Tier In The Masonry Alliance Program
November 2023

Best Block, national provider of concrete masonry, will move from the MCAA’s Masonry Alliance Program’s Silver Tier to the higher Gold Tier. As part of this commitment, Best Block becomes one of just 70 companies to receive unparalleled access to the

Contractor Tip Of The Month: Building Strong Leaders for the Tough Times
October 2022

Contractor Tip Of The Month: Building Strong Leaders for the Tough Times

William Howard Taft Freshman Academy
July 2022

William Howard Taft Freshman Academy

Building with Molded Brick: Rich History, Modern Look
May 2019

Building with Molded Brick: Rich History, Modern Look

MCAA Announces 2018-20 Board Members
February 2018

The MCAA announced the election of officers to the MCAA Board during the MCAA Annual Meeting on January 25, 2018 during the MCAA Convention in Las Vegas.

MCAA Gateway: February 2018
February 2018

MCAA Gateway: February 2018

Grant Named MCAA Region E Vice President
January 2018

Brian Grant, President of Grant Contracting Company in Fenton, Mo., was elected to the position of MCAA Region E Vice President at the MCAA Annual Meeting.

MCAA Regional Report, Region F
January 2018

The report for MCAA Region F presented at the 2018 MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas.

Playful Masonry: The LEGO-Inspired Children’s Hospital of Troy, Michigan
July 2017

Playful Masonry: The LEGO-Inspired Children’s Hospital of Troy, Michigan

Hardscaping and Landscape Architecture: Better Living Through Masonry
July 2017

Everyone knows that Americans need to get outside and get active. Report after report shows that obesity and inactivity are making us sicker and shortening our lives. Despite all the studies and surveys, convincing us to shed our sedentary ways has prove

High-Mobility Grouting Keeps Historic Fountain From Sinking
July 2017

High-Mobility Grouting Keeps Historic Fountain From Sinking

The Natural Stone Council's Development of ANSI/NSC-373
March 2017

The Natural Stone Council's Development of ANSI/NSC-373