MCAA has over 1,000 member companies who are involved in the masonry industry. Access to these members in-person and online can be a valuable resource for your company's growth. We list member's profiles in our online directory, where contact information, website link, and specialty/product offerings can be identified by customers visiting the site millions of times per year. It's easier for customers to locate and hire you with the click of a mouse.

MCAA is active in providing information on careers in masonry to students and parents. We provide free information to high schools on careers available in the masonry industry and an online database of training programs. The MCAA supports local training programs by assisting to expand their efforts and providing superior masonry training manuals.

The official monthly publication of MCAA is Masonry magazine. This periodical covers every aspect of the mason contractor profession - not only equipment and techniques but topics such as Building Codes and Standards, Training the Future Masonry Labor Force, Business Planning, Promoting your Business, Job Interviewing, Negotiation, Legal Issues and more.

The MCAA works to promote the use of masonry products to our industry customers. Our website is advertised to your customers, and visited millions of times per year. In addition, we actively exhibit at customer trade shows, advertise in trade association publications, promote our technical publications and technical seminars, and market our website and our monthly Masonry magazine. We have also spearheaded the industry-wide promotion campaign MasonrySystems.org, an online source for architects and specifiers designing with masonry.

MCAA has developed a National Masonry Certification program and will begin the work of educating and certifying our industry's members. Certification will be awarded by demonstrating your commitment to quality, reliability, and high professional standards. Once certified, you will join other members with a proven level of education, knowledge and experience in the masonry industry. As architects, specifiers and customers begin to require a certified contractor, your firm will stand out.

The MCAA has a full-time staff in Washington D.C. representing the interests of MCAA members. The Association works closely with key members of Congress, federal departments and with the Administration to advocate your interests. In addition to our strong government affairs effort, the Association supports candidates for federal office through MACPAC, our political action committee. By contributing to campaigns, the Association has been successful in electing candidates who are mindful of our industry's concerns.

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The Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition showcases the speed and skill of a journeyman mason and how important teamwork is in accomplishing a final product. With the time limit that is placed on the contestant,they must make certain decisions based on the judging criteria set forth. Only those journeymen masons who have the skill, confidence and courage to face-off with the industry's best will be invited to compete. For more information visit <a href="http://www.fastesttrowel.com/">www.fastesttrowel.com</a>.

The Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition showcases the speed and skill of a journeyman mason and how important teamwork is in accomplishing a final product. With the time limit that is placed on the contestant,they must make certain decisions based on the judging criteria set forth. Only those journeymen masons who have the skill, confidence and courage to face-off with the industry's best will be invited to compete. For more information visit <a href="http://www.fastesttrowel.com/">www.fastesttrowel.com</a>.