John J Smith Jr. Jr.

John J. Sith is a 3rd generation Mason Contractor. John was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri and has approached everything in life with the great intensity that he has utilized every day in the business environment.

Roles


John J. Smith Masonry Company


Alumni - 1980- Current

John J. Smith Masonry is one of the largest mason contractors in the St. Louis region. We achieve the highest possible level of performance in safety, schedule, quality and value to the customer. We are the key to any const...


MCAA C. DEWITT BROWN LEADMAN AWARD


Alumni - 2015

Each year, the Mason Contractors Association of America presents the C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award to an individual who has provided exemplary leadership in advancing the masonry industry.

All of the individuals who have rec...


MCAA Union Committee


Member

The primary role of the Union Committee is to focus on the needs of union mason contractors.

COMMITTEE GOALS
-Continue to develop activities we do jointly at the MCAA Convention.
-Work to continue to build our relationship w...


MCAA Board


Chairman

On August 27, 1950 the first convention of the Mason Contractors Association of America was held in Sun Porch of the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Mich. Pictured around the table (left to right) are: Norman Bourchard, Gregor ...


John J. Smith Masonry Company


Employee - 1980- Current

John J. Smith Masonry is one of the largest mason contractors in the St. Louis region. We achieve the highest possible level of performance in safety, schedule, quality and value to the customer. We are the key to any const...


We Have a Production Problem
December 2018

Justin Breithaupt, owner of Non-Stop Scaffolding, discusses productivity within the workforce and what can be done to increase it. He identifies the problem and provides a solution.

Report of the MCAA Nominating Committee
January 2016

On December 30, 2015 the MCAA Nominating Committee met to review and recommend candidates for MCAA office for the 2016-2018 term of office.

MCAA Educates, Entertains During Annual Convention
February 2015

The MCAA hosted an event-filled week during its Annual Convention, which was held in conjunction with the 2015 World of Concrete/World of Masonry show in Las Vegas last month. From seminars and competitions to social mixers and networking events, the MCA

February 2015: Chairman's Message
February 2015

Because of the timing of this article, I will summarize the 2015 MCAA Convention in my March column. On Jan. 22, I flew to St. Louis to speak with a small group of contractors about the Masonry Foundation.

February 2015: Chairman's Message
February 2015

Because of the timing of this article, I will summarize the 2015 MCAA Convention in my March column. On Jan. 22, I flew to St. Louis to speak with a small group of contractors about the Masonry Foundation. I would like to thank past-chairman John Smith J

Cleaning the Nebraska State Capitol
December 2014

With the recent restoration projects at the Nebraska State Capitol, preservation staff looked for the latest developments in masonry cleaning.

Secretary of Labor announces new members of Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee
November 2014

Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez announced the appointment of two new members and the re-appointment of 13 members of the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee.

US Department of Labor re-establishes Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee
June 2014

Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez today announced that he will re-establish the charter of the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee.

Scaffolding production enhancers
May 2014

A look at jobsite techniques and equipment that can help boost your bottom line.

2014 MCAA Convention and Competitions
February 2014

Early each year, the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) holds its Convention during the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas.

Tough spot #47: Elevator shafts
February 2014

Scaffolding industry veteran Justin Breithaupt discusses the project “tough spot” of the elevator shaft.

February 2014: From the Editor
February 2014

It???s back, baby. World of Concrete is back. And that???s good news for all of us in the masonry industry. We are smack in the middle of the ???new normal,??? and for many, it???s a pretty good place to be.

Thanks
January 2014

With the end of this year, my term as Chairman is almost complete and quickly coming to an end. It is truly a bittersweet process.

Happy holidays
December 2013

We are all very busy this time of year. We all work to balance our lives all year long, but during the Holidays it is time to reflect on our families.

Happy holidays
December 2013

We are all very busy this time of year. We all work to balance our lives all year long, but during the Holidays it is time to reflect on our families.