Advances in Masonry Mortar Technology
December 2024

Masonry mortar is an ancient building material, yet it remains central to the modern construction industry. Its combination of resilience and forgiveness has enabled the creation of ancient architectural masterpieces through contemporary skyscrapers. Alon

SPEC MIX Renews Cornerstone Membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program
October 2024

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that SPEC MIX will renew its Cornerstone membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program.

Amerimix Renews Cornerstone Membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program
October 2024

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that Amerimix will renew its Cornerstone membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program.

Building Correctional Facilities with Strength and Efficiency: Amerimix Provides Solid Results for Construction of Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women
October 2024

The Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW), located in the heart of St. Gabriel, Louisiana, needed a complete rebuild after damage from a devastating flood in 2016. The inmates were relocated to other prisons from 2022 to 2024 while the series

SPEC MIX Lands Premier Cornerstone Spot In Masonry Alliance Program
June 2023

SPEC MIX, producer of high quality, factory-made preblended mortars and grouts, will be joining the Mason Contractors Association of America’s 2024 Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) at the highest Cornerstone Level.

Amerimix Set For Cornerstone Tier Of The Masonry Alliance Program
June 2023

Amerimix has secured a top, Cornerstone Level in the new Masonry Alliance Program for suppliers. Full details and the ability to secure spots beyond current MCAA Partners will be available later this month.

Technological Tools of the Trade
July 2021

This is an overview of mixers and delivery systems.

MCAA’s 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees
January 2020

MCAA’s 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees

MCAA Gateway: March 2017
March 2017

MCAA Gateway: March 2017

Amerimix joins MCAA Strategic Partner Program
January 2017

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to welcome Amerimix as its newest Strategic Partner.

Optimizing Mortar Formulations for Maximum Performance
October 2016

The introduction of factory pre-blended mortar is one of the most significant developments impacting masonry projects.

Optimizing Mortar Formulations for Maximum Performance
June 2016

Concrete masonry units (CMUs) and mortar go together like bread and butter. For thousands of years, engineers, architects and tradesmen have married these two components to form a system used to build everything from the ancient Egyptian pyramids to loca

ASTM Volume 04.05 now available
June 2016

ASTM Volume 04.05 featuring masonry, mortars and grouts is now available.

This Old House names QUIKRETE® Q-MAX Pro concrete to list of the 100 best new home products of 2015
December 2015

Time Inc.’s This Old House named QUIKRETE® Q-MAX Pro concrete to its fifth annual “This Old House Top 100” a list of the 100 best new home products of the year.

Take advantage of NCMA’s Online “Solutions Center” hosted on SPECMIX.com
March 2015

Whether you need technical support on building codes or testing procedures for masonry materials, the NCMA’s Solutions Center provides credible information for free.

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Acquires Huff & Huff, Inc. of Oak Brook, Ill.
October 2014

Norwood, Mass.-based environmental and geotechnical consulting firm GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., has acquired Huff & Huff, Inc., of Oak Brook, Ill.