Ask any seasoned leader what sets thriving companies apart, and you'll hear one answer echoed time and again: culture. Culture is the lifeblood of any company, a living, breathing force that shapes attitudes, drives performance, and guides every interacti

We work hard to make them proud to be with us. We buy the anniversary ring. The earrings. The necklace. Maybe even the oversized purse that somehow holds snacks for the kids and still has room for that gigantic Stanley cup. We don’t bu

Perfection has a sneaky way of dressing up like professionalism. It sounds responsible. It feels mature. It gives you a clean excuse to wait. “We’re not ready yet.” “It’s not dialed.” “We need to work out the bugs.” And before you know it, six months have

Have you ever had the day from hell? One of my construction company coaching clients recently told me a long and winding tale of employee theft and deception, too horrible to believe. He had recently hired a new controller, and as he began to take over th

Every leader eventually reaches a point where they’re wrestling with a big decision. It follows you everywhere, on the job, at home, even when you are trying to step away. The issue usually isn’t a lack of information or resources. More often, it’s hesita

After more than 40 years in this trade, I’ve seen masonry education evolve in ways I never could have imagined when I first picked up a trowel. One thing has remained steadfast: this craft is built on people. Today, in my role with the Mason Contractors A

Not every day in this business goes the way we planned. Some days, everything lines up. The crew is moving well. Materials are on time. The job is flowing the way you hoped it would. And then there are the other days. The ones where something breaks. T

When I was working for a large masonry contractor, we typically performed masonry work with our own employees. When we would construct large Segmental Retaining Walls, often we would require a subcontractor who had larger equipment for different portions

For masonry contractors and suppliers, few structures offer as much practical insight as Borobudur. Built in the 9th century in Central Java, this massive stone monument remains as one of the most advanced examples of large-scale masonry construction ever

In the masonry industry, equipment is rarely developed in isolation. The most effective tools are shaped by real jobsite challenges and refined through contractor feedback. At EZG Manufacturing, research and development is a hands-on, iterative process th

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce the MASONRY STRONG Network, a video-first multimedia platform. This marks the next chapter for the Association’s MASONRY, the brand that has informed and connected the trade for over

Stone continues to be a go-to material in both residential and commercial construction, used for its texture, depth and ability to elevate a façade or interior space. For masons, general contractors, builders and design professionals looking for lightweig

You’ve been around long enough to know this already: stone doesn’t fail on the face; it fails behind the wall. You can lay the prettiest veneer in the county, but if the prep is junk, that wall’s gonna start telling on you after a couple of winters. Manu

Masonry innovation is pivotal in shaping the built environment, and The Belden Brick Company is at the forefront of this evolution. Architects, designers, and contractors increasingly seek materials that marry high performance with bold aesthetics, and Be

The 250th anniversary of the United States is more than a date. It is a reflection of centuries of progress, innovation, and determination. STABILA has chosen to mark this milestone with a product that mirrors those same qualities. The Patriot Series Maso

Masonry has defined architecture for centuries, prized for its strength, durability, and timeless aesthetic appeal. From historic sites to modern designs, masonry buildings are durable and visually distinctive. However, exposure to moisture, freeze-thaw c