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The Dignity Act should be taking a huge step forward this week. We have learned that an announcement is forthcoming from a bi-partisan group called the Problem Solvers in Congress. They had a caucus vote last week to consider the Dignity Act as a progra

On November 14, 2023 the MCAA Nominating Committee met to review and recommend candidates for MCAA office for the 2024-2026 term of office. The Committee reviewed potential candidates for Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and nine Regional Vic

I wanted to extend an invite to the MCAA’s first Instructor Committee Zoom call. The call will be held THIS FRIDAY July 22nd, at 10:00 AM Central.

The Masonry Foundation: A Key To Our Industry's Future

OSHA has released a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) on outdoor and indoor heat. The program went into effect on April 8 of this year and will remain in effect for three years.

On Tuesday March 22, 2022, the Masonry Institute of Iowa honored member Richard “Dick” Felice on his retirement.

We’re thrilled to announce that the 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting will take place from August 14th through August 18th, 2022 at the historic Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The location is easily accessible via two major hubs.

Jessie Vargas, a two-time World Champion boxer from Nevada and current Congressional candidate, recently took time from his schedule to speak at the MCAA's MAC PAC Breakfast during the World of Concrete Convention in Las Vegas.

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.

Get the latest updates on the MASONRY STRONG car and driver.

This Wednesday, October 20th, the MCAA will host our next safety leaders Zoom call. It will be a bit unique because our featured guest will be Brad Hammock from Littler Mendelson P.C. Brad will discuss the new COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard.

Our new Foreman class was held in Phoenix, AZ October 4-5. Read more about the course and how to sign up for the class to be held at World of Concrete in January.

The 2021 Nitro Rallycross Racing Series opened this past weekend at the Utah Motorsports Campus. The MCAA is sponsoring a car this year with several other industry sponsors, including: CrewTracks, EZG Manufacturing, Masonry Cosmetics, and SPEC MIX.

The MCAA's newly-redeveloped Foreman Development Course went on the road August 24th and 25th in St. Louis, MO.

Housing deadline is August 15th. Registration for the MCAA Midyear Meeting remains strong. There is still time to register, and we are in the process of securing new hotel room blocks. As of today, The Peabody Hotel is sold out.

Registration for the MCAA Midyear Meeting has been very robust to date. Space has become extremely limited at the hotel, with September 10th and 11th now sold out.

MCAA Gateway: April 2021

The Masonry Foundation Accepting Grant Requests

Here's a quick update from the Masonry Foundation.

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

I wanted to take a moment to invite you to join us for the MCAA Annual Meeting in Captiva, FL Feb. 7-10. We have had a unique opportunity to offer our annual meeting this coming year outside of Las Vegas due to the postponement of World of Concrete.

The MCAA is excited to announce that we will be holding an Annual Meeting from February 7th-10th, 2021. The meeting will be held at the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island in Florida.

The MCAA is excited to announce that the 2020 Midyear Meeting is a go. We are expecting a refreshing time for members to network safely and in accordance with CDC guidelines.

OSHA has had numerous recent rulings and interpretations that have been good for our industry. Just yesterday, they announced further clarification on a COVID interpretation that was released earlier this year.

Learn more about the Masonry Foundation Grant process and when you can apply!

Recently, OSHA announced that employers taking documented temperature screenings and/or asking employees to fill out written symptom surveys must comply with the Access Rule.

UPDATE 3.27.2020: Amid the current situation involving the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, we have decided to cancel the MCAA Legislative Fly-In for 2020.

The documents were developed by the Construction Industry Safety Coalition, a group of nearly 50 construction associations. This is a document to help assist with job site direction on how to deal with the COVID-19.

The MCAA would like to appeal to all of our contractors to check the inventory of N-95 masks. As you've probably heard, these masks are desperately needed in hospitals across the country. There are severe shortages right now.

The MCAA is working with fellow Construction Industry Safety Coalition members to ask the Department of Labor to pull back their recent guidance on reporting COVID-19 (Coronavirus) illnesses on employer OSHA Logs.

The MCAA Announces the 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees. Read more to see the members to be inducted at World of Concrete.

Meet with elected officials and discuss important issues affecting your company during the Masonry Industry Legislative Conference, held May 14-16, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

A Word on the New AHC Plan

We are very happy to present a new optional event for the MCAA Midyear Meeting. On Monday, September 24, MCAA First Lady Susie Odom will be hosting a ladies tour of downtown Austin.

This month I have the honor of guest writing for our Chairman Paul Odom. I would like to extend my condolences to the entire Odom family on the loss of Travis Odom, Paul’s father. Paul will be back with his column next month.

This month I have the honor of guest writing for our Chairman Paul Odom. I would like to extend my condolences to the entire Odom family on the loss of Travis Odom, Paul’s father. Paul will be back with his column next month.

The Mason Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) Silica Train-the-Trainer Course will be held in Chesapeake on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

We have learned that OSHA will be releasing approximately 300 questions and answers regarding the silica rule.

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held in one month, May 15-17, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 15-17, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

The MCAA has just learned that the DC Circuit Court has made its decision regarding the silica court challenge.

OSHA will begin full implementation of their new silica rule on Monday, October 23, 2017. At that time, the soft roll out will end and companies will need to be in full compliance of the rule.

The Treasury Department has formally recommended withdrawing the Section 2704 regulations on family business valuation.

We've just received word last night that there is a modified roll out for the new silica rule that begins enforcement on Saturday this week.

As you may know we have been working to try to come to a resolution on the final silica rule.

Thank you for all your great work over the past week to contact Members of Congress.

The new silica rule will begin to be implemented on September 23, 2017 for the construction industry. Many have asked if we feel there will be another delay - the answer is no.

Silica, Are You Ready?

As installers, the more diverse we are in the work we install, the more opportunities we will have in the future when the economy turns. As I speak with contractors around the country, many are already doing this.

Now is the time to register for the Masonry Industry Legislative Conference if you have not done so already. The registration deadline is Friday, May 12, 2017.

Implementation of Silica Rule Postponed

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held in one month, May 16-18, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

OSHA has granted a 90-day stay on enforcement of the new silica rule. The following is a statement from the MCAA coalition that requested a stay.

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 16-18, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Inauguration 2017

We have heard a lot of questions about the pending change to the silica rule. Below are some answers to those questions.

The Executive Orders recently signed by President Trump have no impact on the pending silica rule.

The MCAA’s Silica Train-the-Trainer Course is a six-hour program that will train a key employee to train other employees to be a competent person.

The 2017 World of Concrete

Tour Wayne Newton’s 52-acre ranch–Casa de Shenandoah–with the MCAA during the MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry.

The MCAA announced today that it enthusiastically supports the nomination of Elaine Chao for Secretary of Transportation.

The IRS proposed a new rule to coincide with his departure to make passing on your family business more expensive and more difficult.

I wanted to take a brief moment to inform you about some upcoming changes for Masonry Magazine.

The MCAA is getting ready to embark on a rather significant task of trying to change the way our country prepares young people for their futures.

Now is the time to register for the Masonry Industry Legislative Conference if you have not done so already. The registration deadline is Friday, May 13, 2016.

The new silica rule was recently released from OSHA. As expected, the rule was not a workable solution for the issue of silicosis.

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held in one month, May 17-19, 2016 in Washington, D.C.

The new silica rule was rolled out this morning by OSHA. Our initial take is mixed. There are changes to the rule and some seem positive.

After a very prolonged recession, the construction industry, in general, has had to deal with a different issue: not having enough well-qualified tradesmen.

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 17-19, 2016 in Washington, D.C.

The MCAA is working to get language into a House bill that would support Senate bill language to require OSHA to do more research and prove the need for new silica legislation.

There are so many benefits and reasons why our industry needs a robust and healthy foundation and perpetual endowment.

The MCAA and its members are urged to contact Ranking Members of the US House and Senate Appropriations Committee asking them to support the Hoeven Amendment Language.

We often get asked if we think that our presence in D.C. makes a difference. Our presence in D.C. is only as strong as our industry’s ability to work at a grassroots level.

It is with great sadness that we announce that Samuel Alexander McGee of McGee Brothers Company, Monroe, North Carolina passed away Wednesday evening.

As you may be aware, OSHA is working on re-developing their Haz Com program and moving to a new SDS program.

I am writing this article after returning home from Washington, D.C., after a great Legislative Conference for the MCAA. I can truly say that this year’s was the best one yet.

The MCAA’s involvement on all fronts (from regulatory reform to education and training) continues to ensure the survivability and viability of our industry for generations to come.

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 13-14, 2015 in Washington, D.C.

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 13-14, 2015 in Washington, D.C.

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 13-14, 2015 in Washington, D.C.

The MCAA’s involvement on all fronts (from regulatory reform to education and training) continues to ensure the survivability and viability of our industry.

The 2014 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 21-22, 2014 in Washington, D.C.

The MCAA Safety Committee will host the next open Safety Forum webinar on silica on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 3:00 PM CDT.

The The MCAA is very excited to announce that the South 40 Conference, held the day before the Masonry Industry Legislative Conference, is going to be a spectacular event.

On March 31, 2014, the MCAA testified about the impact the new OSHA silica proposed rule will have on the masonry industry.

The 2014 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 21-22, 2014 in Washington, D.C.

The MCAA Safety Committee will host the next open Safety Forum webinar on silica on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 3:00 PM CDT.

The 2014 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 21-22, 2014 in Washington, D.C.

The MCAA Safety Committee will host the next open Safety Forum webinar on silica on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 3:00 PM CDT.

The Construction Industry Safety Coalition issued the following statement as it filed comments regarding OSHA’s proposed Crystalline Silica Rulemaking.

The following events were not on the original schedule for the MCAA convention, but have been added. There is no need for registration, just show up to the event.

The proposed silica rule was posted to the Federal register on Thursday, September 12, 2013.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) requested a 90 day extension to the public comment period for the proposed silica rule.

The MCAA Safety Committee will host the next open Safety Forum webinar on silica on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 3:00 PM CDT.

The proposed silica rule will be posted to the Federal register on Thursday, September 12, 2013.

The MCAA Board understood the workforce need our industry would be facing, and decided it was time to seriously look at and develop a plan.

This MCAA special report provides a summary of OSHA’s proposed rule on crystalline silica in a question and answer format.

A coalition of construction industry groups is concerned about a proposed rule from OSHA intended to protect workers from inhaling dust containing silica.

OSHA released their proposed rule on silica this afternoon. The new rule is decreasing the PEL to .50 and the remediation level to .25.