D K & Sons LLC Earns MCAA Masonry Certification

Words: Dan KamysFrancesville, Ind.-based D K & Sons has completed the MCAA’s Masonry Certification program. The Masonry Certification program makes it possible for customers to select mason contractors who are committed to quality and end-user satisfaction, says the MCAA. To become certified, companies must earn 75 credit hours and pass an exam. Those companies must also obtain 45 credits every three years to renew their certifications. “We congratulate D K & Sons, LLC in their commitment to quality service. Our goal is to provide architects, designers, construction contractors and consumers with an easy way to select and specify professional mason contractors,” says Jeff Buczkiewicz, president and CEO of the MCAA. “Certification now gives them the tools to seek out contractors who have committed their entire firm to meet the stringent requirements of the program.” For more information, visit www.masoncontractors.org/certification.
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