2021 MCAA Convention Schedule

Words and Photos: MASONRY Magazine

Editor’s Note: World of Concrete is here! Check out the most up to date MCAA schedule to attend the classes and meetings. 

The World of Concrete is just a month away and is the biggest expo for suppliers and contractors in the industry to connect and network. Attendees of the World of Concrete have the opportunity to participate in various classes, get firsthand experience of new products, and much more. The convention is set for June 6-10 in Las Vegas, NV. Here is a breakdown of the MCAA schedule and we hope to see you there! 

MAC PAC BREAKFAST -- GRAND LUX CAFE (Palazzo)

Monday, June 7, 2021 8:30 - 10:00 AM

The purpose of MAC PAC is to help elect federal candidates to office who are pro-construction and who have a track record of working with the MCAA on industry issues. MAC PAC allows you the opportunity to have a national impact on federal elections. Contributions raised at this event go exclusively to the MAC PAC and will be used to support pro-masonry candidates in the next election cycle.

Cost: Donation required upon entry (minimum $250)

Contractor Round Table -- Las Vegas Convention Center N256

Monday, June 7, 2021 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Contractor  Round Table Discussions will engage different positions within a masonry company. The group will address and discuss issues of relevance to the duties they perform. The session will have an appointed leader from within the segment. That person will initiate conversation and coordinate the time for the group. Attendees should be prepared to participate in a conversation about the issues at hand and should be willing to share best practices.

This is a great opportunity to openly discuss topics with other peers from around the country in a non-competitive atmosphere and for your company to walk away with a host of new best practices to implement in your company.

MCAA Board Meeting -- Las Vegas Convention Center N254

Monday, June 7, 2021 10:00 - 11:00 AM

The MCAA Board Meeting is structured to allow interaction and participation from members. Members of the MCAA are asked to attend and take an active role in shaping the future of the association and the masonry industry. An update on activity of The Masonry Foundation will be given as well.

Lunch Program  -- Las Vegas Convention Center N258

Monday, June 7, 2021 12:00 - 1:30 PM 

World of Concrete Exhibits  

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - Thursday, June 10, 2021 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Las Vegas Convention Center 

SOUTH OF 40 PARTY at Señor Frogs Outdoor Patio

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Señor Frog's Restaurant & Bar at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino is the only place on the Strip dedicated to those looking to be adventurous and experience authentic Mexican hospitality and party atmosphere. 

Full of bright colors, sights, sounds, textures, and fun, Señor Frog's Las Vegas features humor and outrageousness with original "butt" stools, attractive decorative elements, signs, and banners on the walls and ceilings, and crazy antics of the servers creating a cool place to hang out for hours and spend the best of times in an informal way. 

Cost: 

MCAA Members- $80

Non-Members- $105

MASONRY MADNESS® 

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM  

Las Vegas Convention Center, Silver Lot 

MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge 

8:00 AM

Skills Challenge Contest

9:00 AM 

SPEC MIX TOUGHEST TENDER

9:20 AM

MCAA's Fastest Trowel on the Block Contest 

10:00 AM 
SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500®

For more information and to register be sure to go to www.masoncontractors.org/convention/registration

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