MCAA Accepting TEAM Awards Submissions

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Projects now can be submitted for the MCAA’s Tribute to Exemplary Achievements in Masonry (TEAM) Awards.

Mason contractors realize that quality masonry projects are the result of strong creative vision and skilled execution. The purpose of the TEAM Awards is to give recognition to these projects and members of the construction team for outstanding accomplishments in masonry design and construction.

All mason contractors or architects may submit projects. Masonry must be the dominant material used in the project. Any work completed and landscaped between Jan. 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2011, is eligible. Projects under construction or not landscaped will be disqualified.

Award categories include:

  • Commercial
  • Education: K-8
  • Education: 9-12
  • Education: College/University
  • Government
  • Industrial
  • Institutional
  • Landscape/Hardscape
  • Rehabilitation/Restoration
  • Residential: Single Family
  • Residential: Multi Family
  • Block (projects must be at least 65 percent block)
  • Lightweight Block (projects must use lightweight CMU)
  • LEED (projects must be LEED certified)

Submissions must be received by April 30, 2012. Judging will take place June 5, 2012. Winners will be awarded at the TEAM Awards Program on Sept. 13, 2012, at the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Park City, Utah. Awards will be presented to the mason contractor, general contractor, architect, masonry supplier and building owner.

Download a submission form to enter your project and get complete competition rules at www.masoncontractors.org/team.

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