MCAA Gateway: December 2020

Words: Todd Fredrick

Grant Masonry Wins Their Sixth Specialty Contractor of The Year

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The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) has named Grant Masonry Contracting as its Specialty Contractor of the Year for Masonry services. Grant was voted ‘First Place’ in this specialty division by the General Contractor members of AGCMO, who were asked to consider their overall experience within the discipline, including timeliness in regard to completion of projects and ability to stay within budget. Grant Masonry has achieved this distinguished award in six of the past eight years, including winning the overall SCOTY in 2014. Grant is honored to have been part of several of the construction projects that were recognized with the prestigious Keystone Award, and wishes to congratulate AGCMO for winning National Chapter of The Year.
Grant Contracting Co., Inc. is a St. Louis-based Certified Mason Contractor, and has been providing quality masonry craftsmanship, in a safe and timely manner for over seventy years.
Upcoming MCAA Webinars for December 2020
The MCAA Webinar Series features live and on-demand webinars on topics such as job site safety new construction technology increasing profits and more.  Visit www.masoncontractors.org/live to view a full schedule of upcoming programs and to register. The MCAA Webinar Series features live and on demand webinars on topics such as job site safety new construction technology increasing profits and more.  Visit www.masoncontractors.org/live to view a full schedule of upcoming programs and to register. -------------------- Silica Train-the-Trainer Renewal - December 1, 2020 Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 9:00 AM CST Members: $250.00 Non-Members: $500.00 -------------------- Masonry Wall Bracing Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 9:00 AM CST Members: $225.00 Non-Members: $275.00 -------------------- Key Elements to Special Inspections Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM CST -------------------- Silica Train-the-Trainer Course - December 15, 2020 Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 9:00 AM CST Members: $350.00 Non-Members: $700.00   New MCAA Members for December 2020  Aurum Stucco & Masonry LLC Houston, TX (832) 212-5727 Contractor Member Degan Construction, LLC Phoenix, AZ (602) 689-1247 Contractor Member  Facility Solutions Group/FSG Exteriors Austin, TX (512) 837-0022 Contractor Member J. Ginger Masonry Riverside, CA (951) 688-5050 Contractor Member LACKMOND LLC Marietta, GA (800) 850-2044 Supplier Member Masonomics, Inc. North Chesterfield, VA (804) 714-0095 Contractor Member  Maxson Masonry LLC West Branch, IA (319) 631-2183 Contractor Member Peerless Construction, Inc. Albuquerque, NM (505) 922-1136 Contractor Member  Rare Breed Masonry, Inc. Flagstaff, AZ (928) 707-2510 Contractor Member  Reading Rock, Inc. West Chester, OH (513) 874-2345 Supplier Member SpiderLath Smackover, AR (870) 725-3902 Supplier Member
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