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
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