Jeff Buczkiewicz
Jeff Buczkiewicz is the President and CEO of the Mason Contractors Association of America. Jeff has worked in the masonry industry for several years as the Executive Vice President of the Building Stone Institute and the Director of Marketing and Membership for the Mason Contractors Association of America. Jeff has also served as Secretary on the Board of the Natural Stone Council and is a former Board Member of the StonExpo Federation.
82 articles by Jeff Buczkiewicz:
2017 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference
The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 16-18, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Full story
Silica Questions and Answers
We have heard a lot of questions about the pending change to the silica rule. Below are some answers to those questions. Full story
Executive Orders Have No Impact on the Pending Silica Rule
The Executive Orders recently signed by President Trump have no impact on the pending silica rule. Full story
Mason Contractors Association of America Supports Elaine Chao for Secretary of Transportation Nomination
The MCAA announced today that it enthusiastically supports the nomination of Elaine Chao for Secretary of Transportation. Full story
MCAA to Publish Masonry Magazine
I wanted to take a brief moment to inform you about some upcoming changes for Masonry Magazine. Full story
Workforce - A change in perception and practice
The MCAA is getting ready to embark on a rather significant task of trying to change the way our country prepares young people for their futures. Full story
Silica rule released
The new silica rule was recently released from OSHA. As expected, the rule was not a workable solution for the issue of silicosis. Full story
Construction industry groups file suit over OSHA silica rule
Eight construction industry organizations filed a petition for review of the final crystalline silica rule by OSHA with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Full story
Construction industry voices concerns with silica rule
The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) has concerns with the final rule on respirable crystalline silica released today by OSHA. Full story
Final silica rule released
The new silica rule was rolled out this morning by OSHA. Our initial take is mixed. There are changes to the rule and some seem positive. Full story
Masonry industry workforce development efforts
After a very prolonged recession, the construction industry, in general, has had to deal with a different issue: not having enough well-qualified tradesmen. Full story
Silica call to action
The MCAA is working to get language into a House bill that would support Senate bill language to require OSHA to do more research and prove the need for new silica legislation. Full story
Why a Masonry Foundation?
There are so many benefits and reasons why our industry needs a robust and healthy foundation and perpetual endowment. Full story
OSHA Silica Rulemaking
The MCAA and its members are urged to contact Ranking Members of the US House and Senate Appropriations Committee asking them to support the Hoeven Amendment Language. Full story
Sam McGee passes
It is with great sadness that we announce that Samuel Alexander McGee of McGee Brothers Company, Monroe, North Carolina passed away Wednesday evening. Full story
‘Flying In’ new members
I am writing this article after returning home from Washington, D.C., after a great Legislative Conference for the MCAA. I can truly say that this year’s was the best one yet. Full story
MCAA Key Accomplishments 2014-2015
The MCAA’s involvement on all fronts (from regulatory reform to education and training) continues to ensure the survivability and viability of our industry for generations to come. Full story
New study finds that OSHA officials underestimated cost of silica rule for construction industry by $4.5 billion a year
A new report released today by the Construction Industry Safety Coalition found that the OSHA proposed silica standards will cost the construction industry $5 billion per year. Full story
MCAA Key Accomplishments 2013-2014
The MCAA’s involvement on all fronts (from regulatory reform to education and training) continues to ensure the survivability and viability of our industry. Full story
MCAA testifies at OSHA Silica Hearings
On March 31, 2014, the MCAA testified about the impact the new OSHA silica proposed rule will have on the masonry industry. Full story
