Ensuring Stability and Safety in Masonry Projects: Hog Leg, Hog Guard, and Hog Support
April 2025

As seasonal changes bring high winds and fluctuating temperatures, masonry projects face unique challenges. These conditions can stress vertical structures, requiring reliable bracing, while temperature swings may lead to a need for masonry restoration. A

Meet GEORGE AI: The Tool Building Tomorrow's Foundation
December 2024

George Miller helped get the MCAA started 75 years ago, and another GEORGE will help kick off the next 75. Our AI system, which we’ve worked on for almost three years now, is filled with purpose-built Assistants designed to make the masonry industry more

GEORGE AI Is Now In Free, Open Beta For The $33 Billion Masonry Industry
October 2024

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce the launch of a free, open beta for its AI system, GEORGE. This follows the successful first session of “Get To Know GEORGE,” held via Zoom on October 1st.

Shaking Up Masonry: Seismic Activity Research Update
May 2024

The BIA Research Codes and Standards (RC&S) Committee recently focused on technical research intended to support or increase the use of clay brick. Multiple research projects are being pursued.

Reinforcing Masonry Projects: The Hog Leg Wall Bracing System - Sponsored by EZG Manufacturing
May 2024

Strengthening masonry structures is not just about bricks and mortar; it's about ensuring stability and longevity. In the realm of masonry construction, where every brick counts towards the integrity of a building, the Hog Leg Wall Bracing System emerges

2024 MCAA Annual Convention at the World of Concrete
October 2023

2024 MCAA Annual Convention at the World of Concrete

2023 MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete
December 2022

2023 MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete

Bonding With Masonry
July 2022

Bonding With Masonry

EZG Manufacturing: A Partner Profile
March 2022

Learn more about the history of MCAA Strategic Partner EZG Manufacturing.

2022 MCAA Convention Schedule
December 2021

2022 MCAA Convention Schedule

The Masonry Wall Bracing Seminar (New) Part 1 and 2
November 2021

Register for the new Wall Bracing Seminars part 1 and 2 at World of Concrete.

2021 MCAA Convention Schedule
April 2021

World of Concrete is coming up! Check out MCAA's Convention schedule

The Show Goes On: 2021 World of Concrete Gets Green Light
March 2021

The 2021 World of Concrete is set for June 8-10th. Check out our schedule now!

Many Resources Available for MCAA Members
September 2020

Discover all the benefits of being an MCAA and our Technical Resources that are available online.

MCAA Gateway: September 2020
August 2020

MCAA Gateway: September 2020