Take a look back at 2025 to see the MCAA’s biggest achievements and most memorable events!

The 2026 World of Concrete Convention marked another successful year for masonry. From the world-renowned Skills Challenge and Fastest Trowel on the Block competitions to the new innovative GEORGE AI class, we gained a lot of ground in pushing this indust

Advocacy, outreach, and education have never been more important to the future of Texas masonry. As the state continues to grow, so does the demand for skilled trades. Industry leaders, schools, and organizations are working together to make sure the next

In the mason’s industry, where the line between “good enough” and “built to last” is often measured by how good the tools are, it’s when craftsmen are proud to hold a STABILA tool. Precision isn’t a luxury; it’s the quiet backbone of every wall, brick, an

The Concrete Masonry Checkoff has launched the Block Design Collective (BDC), a national resource that provides fast, reliable guidance for anyone designing or building with concrete masonry. For contractors, the benefit is straightforward: better informa

In an era when social media often shapes public perception more than traditional media, even the most time-honored trades are finding new ways to connect, educate, and inspire. STABILA, a global name synonymous with precision measurement tools is trusted

Be the first to know what's to come in the new year! The masonry industry is always advancing, from new material color-ways to brand new technology, see what our MAP Members are bringing to the table in 2026!

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has established a strategic partnership with Alan Pettingale, President and Founder of Specialized Masonry Restoration and creator of the Brick Talk Live podcast and Masonry Restoration Magazine. The par

When I think about where the MCAA is headed, I keep coming back to one word: partnership. The kind where you build something together that neither of you could have built alone. That's what our Masonry Alliance Program supplier partners have given the in

Look at any job site. What does the future of our trade look like? Who is leading it? If we want our industry to be stronger than it is today in 30 years, we need to answer that question with a real plan. Our industry has a challenge. Our leadership and

The MCAA is always looking for new ways to showcase the beauty and ingenuity of masonry. To see how the parts of a masonry project come together is not only awe-inspiring, but it could also reveal an interest in the trade to those who have never had the o

The Mason Contractors Association of America is excited to announce the completion of the Concrete Masonry Checkoff’s national technical support team. With five Regional Technical Directors now in place, the Block Design Collective (BDC) is fully equipped

Let's get straight to the point. Your vote in the Truist Foundation Inspire Awards is not a pat on the back. It is a business decision that will inject $119 million into the masonry industry. Help us show the country what MASONRY STRONG truly means. That

For 30 years, you’ve been on the wall. You know the feel of the trowel in your hand, the sound of a solid mortar joint, and the pride of looking at a finished job. You’ve built a career with your hands, your skill, and your sweat.

For centuries, masonry restoration has been a meticulous, ground-up process, part science, part art. Craftsmen have scaled scaffolding and suspended themselves from rigging to inspect centuries-old facades, chimneys, and arches. Today, a new tool is soari

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to share that the Concrete Masonry Checkoff (CMC) has announced the appointment of Irene Li, a distinguished structural engineer, to its innovative Block Design Collective (BDC). This virtual