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In recent months, we have addressed the dangers of silica exposure. Unfortunately, we often think of protection from silica in the form of PPE. Suppose there's silica; put on a respirator. This should be the last resort.

Winner of the 14th annual National Apprenticeship contest held recently in St. Louis, Mo., was Ronald Pfleger, Local No. 2, Mo.

Forty-two persons from nine states attended MCAA's first Management Institute held here at the Park Ridge Inn on July 20-22.

Quikpoint Inc., an innovator in masonry tools, has joined the Masonry Alliance Program at the Silver Tier due to an unexpected vacancy. Through their commitment, Quikpoint becomes one of just 70 companies to receive unparalleled access to the industry.

The Belden Brick Company, the largest family-owned brick manufacturer in the United States, joins the 2024 Masonry Alliance Program at the Gold Level. The Belden Brick Company becomes one of 70 companies to receive unparalleled access to the industry.

The MAP is now including a group of benefits that leverage MASONRY DESIGN and its role within the architecture, design, and engineering community. Benefits are for all companies who have entered the MAP at the Gold, Platinum, and Cornerstone levels.

The MCAA is excited to announce a NEW venue for 2024's Generation Next Party during the World of Concrete. This year, the three-hour event will be held at Flight Club, a social darts venue in The Venetian.

The Mason Contractors Association of America and the Brick Industry Association are thrilled to release more details on the first-ever Masonry Wall Of Fame Award. Submissions are now open, and the first award will be given out during the 2024 World

The MCAA is thrilled to announce that our Contractor Keynote + Lunch during the World of Concrete is bigger than ever. This year, we have partnered with masonry industry titan Damian Lang for an event that contractors won’t want to miss.

The MCAA is thrilled to announce a new savings program from longtime supporter Malta Dynamics. With this new program, companies just need to use code MCAA15 coupon code once to receive the discount. All future orders will then reflect special pricing.

Acme Brick, a quality manufacturer of building materials and design products since 1891, is set to join the Gold Tier of the 2024 Masonry Alliance Program. Acme Brick will be one of just 70 to receive unparalleled access to the $33 billion industry.

Bon Tool, a global leader in the manufacture of professional construction tools for the trowel trades, has joined the Silver Tier in the Masonry Alliance Program. Through this commitment, Bon Tool will receive unparalleled, exclusive industry access.

Spherical Block LLC, innovator in the use of concrete masonry, will join the Masonry Alliance Program’s Silver Tier upon the program’s launch in 2024. Spherical Block LLC is now one of just 70 companies to receive access to the $33 billion industry.

Unique Industries, manufacturer of innovative Kem-O-Kleen hot water systems for new masonry and restoration cleaning, has joined the Silver Tier in the Masonry Alliance Program.

General Shale, North America’s largest masonry solutions manufacturer, has joined the 2024 Masonry Alliance Program at the Gold Level. General Shale becomes one of just 70 companies to receive unparalleled access to the $33 billion masonry industry.

Kraft Tool Co.®, a leading manufacturer of high-quality hand tools made in the USA, has secured a spot at the Silver Tier of the 2024 Masonry Alliance Program. Kraft Tool is set to be one of just 70 companies to receive unparalleled access to

Midwest Cast Stone, an experienced provider of custom architectural cast stone, will join the Masonry Alliance Program’s Gold Tier level. Midwest Cast Stone will be among the 70 companies to receive exclusive access to the $33 billion industry.

Best Block, national provider of concrete masonry, will join the MCAA’s Masonry Alliance Program at the Silver level. As part of this commitment, Best Block becomes one of just 70 companies to receive unparalleled access to the $33 billion industry.

Hohmann & Barnard, a leading provider of reinforcement, anchoring, and air barrier systems for masonry, will enter the Masonry Alliance Program at the Platinum level. With this commitment, H&B will receive unparalleled access and exposure to the i

STABILA, a distinguished manufacturer of high-quality branded measuring tools, will move into the Masonry Alliance Program’s top Cornerstone tier. As one of just 12 companies at this level, STABILA will receive incomparable industry access and exposure.

Due to the volume of inquiries we've received, the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has launched the dedicated website for its upcoming Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) early.

We are about 24 hours away from publishing our dedicated Masonry Alliance Program website and expanding availability beyond current Strategic and Corporate Partners. As of this writing, well over half of our current Partners have committed to spots.

The MCAA is happy to announce that current Strategic Partner, FRACO, has chosen to move into the Silver tier of the Masonry Alliance Program. FRACO is now one of 70 companies that will receive exclusive access to the $33 billion masonry industry.

SOLA, current MCAA Strategic Partner, will increase its involvement to the Cornerstone Tier of the 2024 Masonry Alliance Program. In this comprehensive new industry immersion program, SOLA will receive unparalleled access to the $33 billion industry.

The MCAA is happy to announce current Strategic Partner Southwest Scaffolding will move to the Silver tier of the Masonry Alliance Program. Southwest Scaffolding is now one of 70 companies to receive exclusive access to the $33 billion masonry industry.

The MCAA is excited to share that Kennison Forest Products will join the 2024 Masonry Alliance Program’s Silver tier. Kennison is now among the 70 companies who will receive exclusive access to the $33 billion masonry industry.

SPEC MIX, producer of high quality, factory-made preblended mortars and grouts, will be joining the Mason Contractors Association of America’s 2024 Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) at the highest Cornerstone Level.

The MCAA proudly welcomes Smart Lift Equipment innovator Construction Robotics to the Masonry Alliance Program at the Silver tier. Construction Robotics is now one of 70 companies to receive exclusive access to the $33 billion masonry industry.

Westlake Royal Stone Solutions, parent company of current Strategic Partner Cultured Stone and Corporate Partner Eldorado Stone, will be joining the MCAA Masonry Alliance Program at the top Cornerstone level.

The MCAA is excited to welcome current Strategic Partner and leading equipment manufacturer, Norton Clipper, into the Silver level of the 2024 Masonry Alliance Program. Norton Clipper is now one of 70 companies to receive exclusivity with the industry.

Masonry Cosmetics, a supplier of proprietary masonry staining products, has joined the MCAA Masonry Alliance Program at the Gold tier. Through this commitment, Masonry Cosmetics will receive exclusive access to the $33 billion masonry industry.

Hydro Mobile, a leading manufacturer of mast climbing work platforms, will be moving into the premier, Cornerstone level of the 2024 Masonry Alliance Program. The program will replace Strategic and Corporate Partnerships starting in the new year.

EZ Scaffold is set for the flagship Cornerstone spot in the 2024 Masonry Alliance Program. The industry immersion program for suppliers launches in 2024 and availability beyond current MCAA Partners will open in the second half of June.

Non-Stop Scaffolding has confirmed a peak Cornerstone spot in the 2024 Masonry Alliance Program. The industry immersion program for suppliers launches in 2024 and availability beyond current MCAA Partners will open in the second half of June.

Amerimix has secured a top, Cornerstone Level in the new Masonry Alliance Program for suppliers. Full details and the ability to secure spots beyond current MCAA Partners will be available later this month.

PROSOCO has secured a top, Cornerstone Membership in the new Masonry Alliance Program for suppliers. Full details and the ability to secure spots beyond current MCAA Partners will be available later this month.

EZG Manufacturing has secured a top, Cornerstone Membership in the new Masonry Alliance Program for suppliers. Full details and the ability to secure spots beyond current MCAA Partners will be available later this month.

The Mason Contractors Association of America and the Brick Industry Association are thrilled to announce a collaboration to create a new award that will recognize those who install masonry products.

On May 1, the Department of Labor announced OSHA's new National Emphasis Program addressing falls. Falls are not only the top violation cited within construction, but also the leading cause of fatal workplace injuries.

As the Association expands upon existing efforts, it will also develop new offerings to cement the MCAA’s place for the next seven decades and beyond. One of these offerings, aimed at masonry industry suppliers, will be the Masonry Alliance Program.

The MCAA’s Generation Next Committee, formerly the South of 40 Committee, is proud to announce its updated name and logo. The rebranding is part of the Committee’s mission to support the masonry industry and its future leaders.

Track availability for our 2023 Hands-On Speed Dating during the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Hershey, Pennsylvania from September 17-21 here! Updates are live.

MCAA Strategic Partner Federated Insurance, a national insurance and risk management organization that serves the property, casualty, and life insurance needs of clients in select industries, invites all members of our organization to its RMA.

This interactive version of Speed Dating only happens once every three years. Structured availability begins Monday, February 13th, and new opportunities are available.

The MCAA is thrilled to announce that we have booked the entire first floor of Topgolf Las Vegas, bringing our total number of available bays to 33. This event, on Monday, January 16th from 6:00 – 9:00 PM is set to break records.

The MCAA is set to put on the largest South of 40 Party ever, with over 200 tickets pre-sold and record sponsorships contributed. Please try to buy your tickets in advance of the three-hour event.

Registration for contestants and judges will open on October 3rd, 2022 and run until November 4th, 2022 for the 2023 MASONRY MADNESS® Day Competitions. This year, the space for competitors is limited.

The MCAA held its quarterly Safety Leaders Meeting on August 10th, 2022 at 11:00 AM Central Time. The meetings are designed to foster peer-to-peer learning and discussions on safety topics, and help the MCAA provide resources in support of our members.

The MCAA is thrilled to announce that the historic Hotel Hershey in Hershey, Pennsylvania will serve as the site for the 2023 MCAA Midyear Meeting. We look forward to welcoming the industry to this historic and family-friendly destination.

As of this writing, the 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting is on track to be the biggest ever, with well over 400 room nights having been reserved so far. We look forward to reconnecting with everyone. Please register ASAP if you haven't.

Registration is now open! When registering for World of Concrete, make sure to register for South of 40 at Topgolf through the MCAA events.

The Masonry Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization designed to help support projects that benefit the masonry industry, has opened grant applications for 2022. In 2021, The Masonry Foundation awarded $90,000 through five grants.

The MCAA Midyear Meeting is set for August 14-18 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin at the historic Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. As of right now, we have very limited availability remaining in our block, and it is unlikely that we will be able to secure any more

The Mason Contractors Association of America is thrilled to welcome leading material supplier Glen-Gery as its newest Corporate Partner. Glen-Gery is now a part of the $28 billion masonry industry’s largest promotional effort.

Fire Testing: Brick, A Traditionally Non-Combustible Material

We are pleased to announce that registration for our 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting is now open. The meeting is set to take place from August 14-18 in Lake Geneva, WI. Please register as quickly as possible.

We are thrilled to announce a new, included event for all attendees of the 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting that will allow us all to enjoy Lake Geneva. On the evening of Tuesday, August 16th, our new Sunset Dinner Cruise will push off from the dock!

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Safety Advantage Awards Presented By Federated Insurance. The awards are given out each year to those who submit the lowest incident rates for their respective companies.

Nominations are now open for the Masonry Hall of Fame Presented By SOLA's Class Of 2022. Do you know a business leader who has dedicated their life to the masonry industry? Then nominate them! Nominations close at midnight on April 20, 2022.

Learn about the MASONRY and MASONRY awards and how to nominate someone for the honors,

Given the unprecedented interest in the 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting's Speed Dating availability causing an early sellout, we are announcing all remaining Midyear Meeting sponsorships today.

Fresh off the news that our 2022 Speed Dating event has sold out with regard to participating companies, we are happy to announce that our Midyear Meeting website is now live at midyear.masoncontractors.org.

All 2022 MCAA Speed Dating Spots for the Midyear Meeting have been taken. STABILA has taken the Golden Breakfast Sponsorship. New, high-impact sponsorship opportunities will be announced next week.

The MCAA is proud to announce that Strategic Partner, SOLA, will serve as the sole sponsor of the Masonry Hall of Fame for the second year in a row. In 2021, SOLA served as the sole sponsor of the event at the Midyear Meeting in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Mason Contractors Association is excited to announce that leading material handling equipment manufacturer Pettibone has become the newest Corporate Partner.

The MCAA Annual Online Auction is back for its eighteenth year, and registration is now open! The auction items will open for pre-bidding and "buy it now" options on April 4th, and the official auction will open on April 26th and run through April 28th.

After a record-setting 2021 Annual Online Auction, the auction will be back from April 26th through April 28th with pre-bidding starting on April 4th! The online auction offers mason contractors the chance to learn about and buy new products.

The 2022 World of Concrete again served as the location for the MCAA's Masonry Skills Challenge. The contest is a showcase for skills training in the masonry industry.

The MCAA's Fastest Trowel On The Block Competition took Las Vegas by storm for another year during the 2022 World of Concrete Convention. The contest is a showcase of industry craftsmanship, and a testament of both the speed and skill of our workforce.

The Mason Contractors Association of America’s Strategic Partner Program has welcomed back leading scaffold and masonry distributor, Southwest Scaffolding. Southwest is again a part of the $28 billion masonry industry’s largest promotional effort.

The CMU Checkoff Program, an initiative backed and promoted by the Mason Contractors Association of America for approximately 15 years, has passed.

The Mason Contractors Association is excited to announce that leading telehandler producer Xtreme Manufacturing™ has become the newest Strategic Partner.

The Mason Contractors Association of America is excited to announce a 2022 expansion of the relationship with Kodiak®, a footwear brand of Workwear Outfitters.

The Mason Contractors Association of America is excited to announce that Quick Headers, the developer of a temporary, removable beam support used when setting brick and block over a window or door opening, has joined the Corporate Partner Program.

Norton Clipper, one of the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Strategic Partners, has announced a new program to support The Masonry Foundation.

Late last night, OSHA posted their new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 that will impact employers with 100+ employees. The MCAA is working with our partners on the Construction Industry Safety Coalition to review and plan next steps.

The Masonry Skills Challenge is a competition of masonry apprentices in first, second and third year skill levels. The contest is a showcase for skills training in the masonry industry, challenging winning apprentices from all around.

Registration has opened for the MCAA Convention at the 2022 World of Concrete in Las Vegas. This year's convention is set to take place from January 17-20 and is the perfect opportunity to learn and participate in great educational programs, contractor ro

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.

The Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition, hosted by the Mason Contractors Association of America, is a showcase of industry craftsmanship and a testament of both the speed and skill of our industry's workforce.

On October 20th, the MCAA hosted a Safety Leaders Zoom call. The featured guest was Brad Hammock from Littler Mendelson P.C. Brad discussed the new Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19, which requires vaccinations for companies that employ 100+.

On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, MASONRY MADNESS® will once again be the spotlight during the 2022 World of Concrete in Las Vegas in the Silver Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Registration is open until Monday, November 15th.

The Mason Contractors Association of America is excited to announce that Masonry Cosmetics, the developer and manufacturer of a proprietary masonry staining and renewal process, has joined the Corporate Partner Program.

The MCAA announced tentative plans for World of Concrete 2022 at the Midyear Meeting in Memphis last month. However, we have been unable to secure reasonable pricing for both hotel rooms and event spaces at the new Resorts World in Las Vegas.

The 2021 MCAA Midyear Meeting In Photos

The 2021 Nitro Rallycross Racing Series continued this past weekend with a race at the ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minnesota. The car, driven by Lane Vacala, a former member of the masonry industry, had a strong showing and finished in third place.

Eugene Johnson, a retired masonry instructor based out of South Carolina, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame.

Paul Odom, of Legacy Masonry based out of Waco, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame.

Teddy Jenkins, of Jenkins Masonry based out of Chattanooga, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame.

Jim O’Connor, Executive Director of the Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame.

The Mason Contractors Association of America is excited to announce that PROSOCO, a leading supplier of specialty construction cleaners, water repellents and anchors, has joined the Strategic Partner Program.

The MCAA Safety Advantage Awards will be presented based on a mason contractor’s incident rate. The incident rate is calculated by multiplying the number of injuries and illnesses from the OSHA Form 300 by 200,000, divided by the total number of hours w

The MCAA is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Lowe's that will provide benefits to the entire masonry industry. The program gives those registered discounts up to 10% off, access to convenient ordering and pickup, and dedicated Pro Associates.

The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to announce a new relationship with Kodiak® and Terra®, the footwear brands of Workwear Outfitters, with Research and Marketing campaigns set to launch in early Fall.

On September 15th, 2021, during the MCAA's Midyear Meeting, the Mason Contractors Association of America will induct four individuals into the Masonry Hall of Fame. This year's inductees are: Teddy Jenkins, Eugene Johnson, Jim O'Connor, and Paul Odom.

The MCAA Midyear Meeting in Memphis from September 12-16 is continuing to shape up to be one of the most well-attended in recent history. As of this writing, there are only two hotel rooms available that we have been able to secure.

The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to announce that SOLA will be the sponsor of the 2021 Masonry Hall of Fame. The 2021 Masonry Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony will be the first to take place during the MCAA’s Midyear Meeting.

Preview: September 2021 MCAA Memphis Midyear Meeting

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