Dan Kamys
Dan Kamys is the Editorial Director of MASONRY Publications.
134 articles by Dan Kamys:
SAVE THE DATE: The 2022 MCAA Annual Online Auction Is Now Accepting Donations
After a record-setting 2021 Annual Online Auction, the auction will be back from April 26th through April 28th with pre-bidding starting on April 4th! The online auction offers mason contractors the chance to learn about and buy new products. Full story
Josh Rehme, Mason Saunders, and Frank Kocjancic Win At The MCAA Skills Challenge
The 2022 World of Concrete again served as the location for the MCAA's Masonry Skills Challenge. The contest is a showcase for skills training in the masonry industry. Full story
Roberto Cimental Is 2022's Fastest Trowel On The Block
The MCAA's Fastest Trowel On The Block Competition took Las Vegas by storm for another year during the 2022 World of Concrete Convention. The contest is a showcase of industry craftsmanship, and a testament of both the speed and skill of our workforce. Full story
Southwest Scaffolding Rejoins The MCAA's Strategic Partner Program
The Mason Contractors Association of America’s Strategic Partner Program has welcomed back leading scaffold and masonry distributor, Southwest Scaffolding. Southwest is again a part of the $28 billion masonry industry’s largest promotional effort. Full story
BREAKING: CMU Checkoff Passes
The CMU Checkoff Program, an initiative backed and promoted by the Mason Contractors Association of America for approximately 15 years, has passed. Full story
Xtreme Manufacturing Joins The MCAA's Strategic Partner Program
The Mason Contractors Association is excited to announce that leading telehandler producer Xtreme Manufacturing™ has become the newest Strategic Partner. Full story
Kodiak® Boots Joins The MCAA’s Corporate Partner Program
The Mason Contractors Association of America is excited to announce a 2022 expansion of the relationship with Kodiak®, a footwear brand of Workwear Outfitters. Full story
Quick Headers Joins The MCAA's Corporate Partner Program
The Mason Contractors Association of America is excited to announce that Quick Headers, the developer of a temporary, removable beam support used when setting brick and block over a window or door opening, has joined the Corporate Partner Program. Full story
Norton Gives Back To The Masonry Foundation
Norton Clipper, one of the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Strategic Partners, has announced a new program to support The Masonry Foundation. Full story
BREAKING: OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard On COVID
Late last night, OSHA posted their new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 that will impact employers with 100+ employees. The MCAA is working with our partners on the Construction Industry Safety Coalition to review and plan next steps. Full story
REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON: 2022 Masonry Skills Challenge Registration Is Open
The Masonry Skills Challenge is a competition of masonry apprentices in first, second and third year skill levels. The contest is a showcase for skills training in the masonry industry, challenging winning apprentices from all around. Full story
2022 World of Concrete Registration Now Open
Registration has opened for the MCAA Convention at the 2022 World of Concrete in Las Vegas. This year's convention is set to take place from January 17-20 and is the perfect opportunity to learn and participate in great educational programs, contractor ro Full story
NEW: FAQs Regarding COVID Protocols For Federal Contractors
The Biden Administration has issued a new set of Frequently Asked Questions for federal contractors who are expected to be impacted by the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. Full story
TWO SPOTS LEFT: 2022 MCAA's Fastest Trowel On The Block Registration Is Open
The Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition, hosted by the Mason Contractors Association of America, is a showcase of industry craftsmanship and a testament of both the speed and skill of our industry's workforce. Full story
Watch Now: COVID Vaccine Standard Safety Roundtable
On October 20th, the MCAA hosted a Safety Leaders Zoom call. The featured guest was Brad Hammock from Littler Mendelson P.C. Brad discussed the new Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19, which requires vaccinations for companies that employ 100+. Full story
Fastest Trowel and Skills Challenge Registration Now Open
On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, MASONRY MADNESS® will once again be the spotlight during the 2022 World of Concrete in Las Vegas in the Silver Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Registration is open until Monday, November 15th. Full story
Masonry Cosmetics Joins The MCAA's Corporate Partner Program
The Mason Contractors Association of America is excited to announce that Masonry Cosmetics, the developer and manufacturer of a proprietary masonry staining and renewal process, has joined the Corporate Partner Program. Full story
UPDATE: MCAA Plans For World of Concrete 2022
The MCAA announced tentative plans for World of Concrete 2022 at the Midyear Meeting in Memphis last month. However, we have been unable to secure reasonable pricing for both hotel rooms and event spaces at the new Resorts World in Las Vegas. Full story
Lane Vacala And The MASONRY STRONG Car Take 3rd In Minnesota Nitro Rallycross Event
The 2021 Nitro Rallycross Racing Series continued this past weekend with a race at the ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minnesota. The car, driven by Lane Vacala, a former member of the masonry industry, had a strong showing and finished in third place. Full story
Eugene Johnson Inducted Into The 2021 Masonry Hall of Fame
Eugene Johnson, a retired masonry instructor based out of South Carolina, is among the most recent inductees into the Mason Contractors Association of America’s Masonry Hall of Fame. Full story
