MCAA Gateway: December 2019

Words: Todd Fredrick

MCAA New Member Package for WOC Attendees 

Join the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) during the World of Concrete, February 3-7, 2020 in Las Vegas, for the special rate of $799, and you’ll receive a membership package featuring: 
  • MCAA Membership through June 30, 2021 
  • Free 2020 WOC Show Floor Pass 
  • Access to MCAA Healthcare Plan 
  • Members Only Safety Library and Training Videos 
  • 2020 MCAA Midyear Registration 
  • And much more!  
Visit Booth C3305, stop by the MCAA Tent in the Bronze Lot, visit www.masoncontractors.org/join, or call 800-536-2225 for more information. 

Upcoming MCAA Webinars for December 2019

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. -------------------- Management Essentials for the First Time or Recently Promoted Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Introducing Masonry iQ Build: Modeling and Estimating in BIM Friday, December 6, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT Presented by: 3DiQ -------------------- Silica Train-the-Trainer Course Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 9:00 AM CDT Members: $350.00 Non-Members: $700.00 -------------------- Mastering Millennial Mindset and Beyond: How to Attract and Retain Emerging Leaders Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- 5 Ways Merchant Providers Help Businesses Monday, December 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT Presented by: Herman Business Associates, Inc. -------------------- Tips for Running an Effective Meeting Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Seismic Requirements of the Building Code Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM CDT   New MCAA Members for December 2019 Diamond Masonry, Inc. Phoenix, AZ 602-304-0655 Contractor Member EC Tree Cutting Services Huntington Station, NY 631-896-5185 Contractor Member Harp Masonry Construction, Inc. Tyler, TX 256-614-3285 Contractor Member Herman Business Associates, Inc. Vernon Hills, IL 224-206-7594 Supplier Member J. Fair Masonry and Tile Lebanon, OR 503-484-4164 Contractor Member Joswig Construction, Inc. Largo, FL 727-584-8001 Contractor Members KDM Contracting Masonry, LLC Phoenix, AZ 602-717-9991 Contractor Member Loya Construction & Remodeling Wanette, OK 405-464-1219 Contractor Member Nixon Masonry, LLC Myrtle Beach, SC 8430240-3033 Contractor Member Patriots Block West Palm Beach, FL 561-436-4505 Contractor Member Rentfrow Masonry Fairland, OK 918-541-5138 Contractor Member Trow & Holden Co., Inc. Barre, VT 800-451-4349 Supplier Member
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