Masonry

The MCAA Region A Skills Challenge was held October 13, 2007 in Gainesville Virginia. All Three winners will be at the National competition in the Las Vegas next January. Full story

Patrick Wilson of Barbee Masonry Contractors, Inc. in Albemarle, NC, is the champion of the 54th Annual North Carolina Department of Labor State Fair Apprentice Masonry Contest. Full story

As a masonry instructor at the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades in Media, Pa., Daniel Hiltebeitel has sponsored a student in the SkillsUSA National Masonry Contest for the last eight years. Full story

A high school hobby pays off for North Carolina masonry contest winner, Marcus Hefner, as he joins McGee Brothers. Full story

Having grown up in a family of masons, Dustin Daniels’ skills might be in his blood. What wasn’t automatic, however, were his work ethic and positive attitude. Full story

On July 2, 2007, Jeff Buczkiewicz became the new executive director of the MCAA. Masonry recently spoke with Buczkiewicz about his thoughts, goals and aspirations for the Association. Full story

Josh Stewart has a plan. And being an award-winning mason at a young age is only part of that plan. Full story

The masonry industry joined together to support the 43rd annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference and the National Masonry Contest. Full story

The International Masonry Institute Masonry Camp will be held August 11-17 and 18-24, 2007. Full story

Established in 1978, Mason Structure, Inc. has grown to provide central Kentucky with quality institutional, industrial, commercial and equine facility construction. Full story

At just 24 years of age, Austin Rising already is known by many people in Central Kansas as both a fine young man and a fine young mason. Full story

What do you call it when a mason contractor in the 1970s gets fed up with his scaffolding choices and invents his own? Full story

Darrell Evenson took some time to share the keys to his company’s success, where he sees the future of the masonry industry heading and how he has helped grow his business. Full story

Heath Drye was presented a unique opportunity and he was smart enough to not just take advantage of it, but to capitalize on it. Full story

For many mason contractors, mast climber scaffolding is an essential tool for their crews to get around difficult job sites. Full story

MJM Masonry was a small operation. As the company’s reputation began to grow, so did business - today, MJM Masonry is one of the largest masonry companies in Massachusetts. Full story

Michael Grafton is a very hard worker, one that any masonry contractor would love to have as an employee, and he is this month’s Student in the Spotlight. Full story

Thirty-four apprentice bricklayers completed their 3-1/2-year training programs in 2006, and have received their journeyman cards. Full story

Alan Johnson of IMS Masonry, Inc. discusses his company's business philosophy, the future of the masonry industry, and how he has successfully marketed his company. Full story

Brandon Campanaro has overcome many hurdles and has become an accomplished mason, receiving the highest honors in his class at the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades. Full story