Masonry Magazine March 2012 Page. 4

Words: Jennifer Morrell
Masonry Magazine March 2012 Page. 4

Masonry Magazine March 2012 Page. 4
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER
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Dick Felice
Forrest & Associate, Inc.
Des Moines, IA
MCAA Member Since 1963

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is the national trade association representing mason contractors. The MCAA is committed to preserving and promoting the masonry industry by providing continuing education, advocating fair codes and standards, fostering a safe work environment, recruiting future manpower, and marketing the benefits of masonry materials. Discover just a few of the many benefits your company is missing by not becoming a member of the MCAA.

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The MCAA is an active leader in code arenas such as the ASTM, MSJC, ASCE and the IBC. No other national association strictly represents the interests of mason contractors in these groups.

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