Bob Abel


Roles


Masonry Arts


Employee - 1980- Current


Mind The Gap: How Injection Foam is Changing the Insulation Game
May 2024

I recently stayed overnight in a 120-year-old converted warehouse to hotel in Minneapolis that was built with uninsulated clay brick walls. I was perfectly comfortable as it snowed outside, and I had even turned the hotel room’s heating system off.

False fire-related claims can undermine public confidence in building codes and masonry designs
May 2016

False marketing claims that negate fire safety have the potential to destroy the public’s trust in both masonry construction and building codes.

Focusing on more than metrics
December 2015

Great news! Your project achieved a safety milestone by recording zero OSHA recordable injuries. Mission accomplished, right? Not entirely.

MCAA members Money Grab Challenge
January 2012

On Wednesday, January 25th, the MCAA will be hosting a "Money Grab Booth" (sponsored by Spec Mix) out in the Gold lot during the Bricklayer 500.

MCAA Membership Renewal
May 2011

It’s that time of year again…and soon you’ll be receiving your July 2011 — June 2012 MCAA Membership renewal notices in the mail.

Survey Shows Shifts in Hospital Construction Projects
April 2011

America’s hospitals and health systems are focusing more on renovation or expansion than new construction, according to a new survey.

MCAA Members Enjoy Twice the Savings with FedEx
April 2011

It’s now even easier for you to save time and money with FedEx. Receive special savings of up to 20% off select FedEx Office® copy and print.

South of 40 Event at Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas
October 2010

Join MCAA's South of 40 Committee for beer, food, and live music at our First Annual Fundraising event being held at the Hofbräuhaus in Las Vegas!

Two Great Programs, One Great Deal
August 2010

Enroll in MCAA’s National Masonry Certification Program and earn a $600 credit towards new member dues.

MCAA Membership Renewal
May 2010

It’s that time of year again and soon you’ll be receiving your July 2010 — June 2011 MCAA membership renewal notices in the mail.

And The Winner Is...
March 2010

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the MCAA booth at the 2010 World of Concrete and entered to win our “Free Flight from Southwest Airlines” contest.

FedEx Advantage Program Update
November 2009

The MCAA announced earlier this year that it had teamed up with FedEx to help boost our member’s bottom lines by offering reliable and cost-effective shipping.

Save BIG on FedEx Office Business Services
September 2009

MCAA members can now save up to 20% on select FedEx Office copy and print services and 10% off other select services at more than 1,800 FedEx Office locations.

MCAA Membership Committee
July 2009

We’d like to take a moment to recognize and thank those individuals who’ve volunteered their time and energy to commit to growing our membership base.

In the Mail: MCAA Membership Dues
May 2009

Renewal notices for the July 2009 — June 2010 term have been sent.

MCAA Membership Renewal
May 2009

It’s just about that time of year again & we’d like you to be aware of some of the upgrades we’ve made to help make renewing your membership easy and hassle-free.