Mast Climbing Work Platform Check List – Significant Seven
May 2025

Many MCAA members and Mast Climbing Work Platform equipment owners have been asking for a copy of a presentation completed by Hydro Mobile at Mid-Year 2022. The basis of the presentation is for owners and users of Mast Climbing Work Platforms to establish

Work Trucks Need Hard-working Tires
May 2025

Whatever you’re hauling, whatever job site you’re headed to, your work truck needs to be dependable. It’s a vital part of your livelihood. That’s why it’s important to check what holds your work truck up, namely the tires. Simply put, the right tires (alo

A Greener Future Through Masonry
April 2025

When it comes to building a more sustainable future, the construction and building materials sector has a lot of room for growth. According to the most recent data, construction and building-related emissions are responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emis

Vibing Masonry #5 - The Evolution of Concrete Masonry Units: From Ancient Foundations to Modern Innovations
April 2025

Early Development: The Genesis of Concrete Blocks (early Rome to 1900s) The history of concrete masonry units (CMUs) or concrete blocks begins with humanity’s earliest binding materials, notably the Romans’ remarkable concrete. Around AD 125, structures l

Heat Safety: Extreme Heat
February 2025

People suffer heat-related illness when the body's temperature control system is overloaded.

Lessons Learned from Architectural Lunch-N-Learns: The Advantages of CMU
August 2024

Over the past few years, Lunch-N-Learns have become an invaluable platform for bridging gaps between architects and the masonry industry. These workshops have allowed block manufacturers to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and collaborate on innovativ

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.

2024 Masonry Foundation Grants
May 2024

The Masonry Foundation is dedicated to advancing the masonry industry and is accepting grant applications for 2024. In 2023, the Foundation distributed over $100,000, and we continue our commitment to supporting impactful projects. Proposals should nat

Chairman's Message: Vendor No. 25 and Selling Norman Rockwell’s Cottage
May 2024

Growing up in the home of a mason contractor had all sorts of wonderful experiences for my siblings and me. My father and mother had a good thing going in their little household. They had a happy marriage and were raising four children.

Chairman's Message: Vendor No. 25 and Selling Norman Rockwell’s Cottage
May 2024

Growing up in the home of a mason contractor had all sorts of wonderful experiences for my siblings and me. My father and mother had a good thing going in their little household. They had a happy marriage and were raising four children. Mom was in charge

Updated cleaning trends and practices for 2024
March 2024

On the surface, masonry cleaning may sound to some like a simple field of work with little change or progress. In reality, when it comes to masonry cleaning, some things have changed, and some have stayed the same.

Masonry Marketing: Creating a Marketing Plan
March 2024

When asked to write an article on creating a marketing plan and budget for mason contractors, my first thought was that I didn’t know many mason contractors do a lot of marketing.

Brooklyn Bridge
March 2024

Walk on the famous Brooklyn Bridge in a 3D environment.

Marvelous Masonry: The Castle of the Sinagua People
March 2024

In the heart of the Arizona desert lies a marvel of ancient architecture and cultural history: Montezuma Castle National Monument. Nestled within the lush greenery of Beaver Creek Canyon, this site stands as a testament to the ingenuity

Building Business: Keep Score With A Financial Scoreboard!
March 2024

Building Business: Keep Score With A Financial Scoreboard!

Put Cleaning At the Top of Your Mind
February 2024

At the recent World of Concrete convention, contractors from all over the country had a great opportunity to see old friends and make new ones. To see the best of the best masons, and to see all kinds of labor-saving devices and technology