Revailo Joins the Masonry Alliance Program at the Silver Level
March 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Revailo has joined the Masonry Alliance Program at the Silver Level, selling out this tier. Revailo brings a forward-thinking approach to construction technology, focusing on

Master Masonry Marketing - Here’s How
March 2025

Marketing for any type of business is one of the most crucial parts of operating a company. Sometimes the thought of marketing is overlooked because businesses are too focused on the operational aspects, but in reality, marketing is just as important. No

Marketing Strategies for Equipment Manufacturers: Insights from EZG Manufacturing
February 2025

With over 25 years of experience in manufacturing and distributing equipment across all seven continents, EZG Manufacturing has developed a strong understanding of successful market positioning. Drawing from this extensive experience, we’re sharing effect

Business Building: A Little Thanks Goes A Long Way!
February 2025

Over the last twenty-five years, our construction company has built over 500 projects and hired at least 10,000 subcontractors. As I think back, I don’t recall receiving a thank-you note from a subcontractor EVER, for any reason. It seems like the art of

Contractor Tip of the Month: The Power of Money
January 2025

Money plays a crucial role in our lives. It allows us to experience joy and comfort, whether it is through vacations, good food, or living in a nice home. Having experienced both wealth and financial struggle, I can confidently say that having money is be

Marketing Strategies for Equipment Manufacturers
October 2024

With over 25 years of experience in manufacturing and distributing equipment across all seven continents, EZG Manufacturing has developed a strong understanding of successful market positioning. Drawing from this extensive experience, we’re sharing effect

Chairman's Message: Everything, Everywhere...and All At Once
October 2024

Once upon a time, long ago, when I was selling radio advertising, there was always an emphasis on the importance of keeping our ad copy efficient, attention-grabbing, and hopefully loaded with staying power. Advertisers know customers are busy and ad budg

Business Building: Sell More Than Low Price To Win More!
October 2024

Have you ever been the low bidder on a construction project and didn’t get the job? It doesn’t seem fair. Why did it happen? What can you do to avoid this happening again in the future? Bidding more and more jobs against too many low-priced competitors wo

Business Building: How Much Profit Should Contractors Make?
September 2024

Construction business owners often ask me: "How much profit should we expect to make? - 5%, 10%, 15% or more?" Most don’t know how much money they should make and don’t have a specific profit target to aim for. Some have heard 15% is a good target, but th

Business Building: What's Your Role As Leader?
August 2024

True or false? Large or small construction company owners and presidents should be focused on the same top priorities as successful leaders of major Fortune 500 corporations.

Building More: Survival Tips From Some Hard Lessons
May 2024

I wrote a few months back about the rollercoaster, which is business ownership. I was hoping that we weren't in a slow period, but the more I talk to other contractors, the more I fear we are. Hey, it is an election year, and we all know how they go. Cust

MCAA Interview with Kevin Grotke and Rob McKay of Instone
April 2024

The MCAA was fortunate enough to have an interview with Kevin Grotke and Rob McKay of Instone, a Platinum Tier partner. Throughout the interview, they covered a broad range of topics about the company, Instone's operational focus, mission, and unique

Innovations in Masonry Project Management
March 2024

NevilStone Goes Platinum In The Masonry Alliance Program
November 2023

NevilStone, a producer of quality architectural stone veneer and thin brick, has joined the Masonry Alliance Program’s Platinum tier. Through this commitment, NevilStone will receive unparalleled access to the $33 billion masonry industry.

Grit Leads to Greatness: Mason the Mason
October 2023

Grit Leads to Greatness: Mason the Mason

On The Level: Forecasting and Our Big Rocks
October 2023

On The Level: Forecasting and Our Big Rocks