2026 Skills Challenge And Fastest Trowel On The Block Registration Now Open

Words: Dan Kamys
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE FASTEST TROWEL ON THE BLOCK
CALL THE MCAA AT 800.536.2225 FOR SKILLS CHALLENGE REGISTRATION
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 CONVENTION SCHEDULE, REGISTER, AND BOOK YOUR HOTEL

The MCAA's Fastest Trowel on the Block and Masonry Apprentice Skills Challenge competitions are scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, during the World of Concrete in the Bronze Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. There are 16 spots available for this year's Fastest Trowel on the Block competition. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register for the Masonry Apprentice Skills Challenge, please call the MCAA office at 800-536-2225 for an authorization link. We will do our best to accommodate all interested apprentices but cannot guarantee a spot due to space limitations.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE FASTEST TROWEL ON THE BLOCK
CALL THE MCAA AT 800.536.2225 FOR SKILLS CHALLENGE REGISTRATION
CLICK TO VIEW THE 2026 CONVENTION SCHEDULE, REGISTER, AND BOOK YOUR HOTEL
About: News and Events
Advancement Strategies for Building a Strong Work Environment and Company Culture
October 2025

A company’s greatest asset is its people. While technology, systems, and capital drive operations, it is the human element that fuels innovation, collaboration, and growth. Building a strong work environment and fostering a resilient company culture are n

Alex Hogan
Business Management
Read More
Chairman's Message: TALENTED NEXT GENERATION SPARKS ENERGY AND GROWTH
October 2025

A common need in any venture is the importance of staying open to new strategies, ideas, or risks, as there is a tendency to get too comfortable with the status quo. We witness how an industry or entity is most successful if it makes efforts to keep ope

Dick Dentinger
Chairman’s Message
Read More
Vibing Masonry #9 - The History of Milwaukee's Third Ward: A Haven for Ornate Brick Masonry
October 2025

Living near Chicago, one of my family’s favorite day trips is to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a one-hour drive north. Among our other activities, including visiting the Calatrava-designed Milwaukee Art Museum, kayaking the river, and enjoying traditional German

Steve Blye
Technical Talks
Read More
2026 World of Concrete Registration Is Now Open
October 2025

Registration for the 2026 World of Concrete Convention is now Open! Don't miss your opportunity to attend the industry biggest event of the year. Multiple classes, competitions, and exhibits will be taking place. All in an effort to push the industry for

Justin Stengel
News and Events
Read More