MCAA’s 2008 Fastest Trowel on the Block Contest

Words: Catherine Adkinson
https://masoncontractors.azurewebsites.net/Public/News/20071210090000-1.jpg" width="300" height="200" border="0" alt="Ray Robinson, 2007 Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition winner.">
Ray Robinson, 2007 Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition winner.

The Mason Contractors Association of America invites you to compete in the nation’s premier event featuring the industry’s top masons- the annual Fastest Trowel on the Block Contest at MCAA’s convention with the World of Masonry in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 24, 2008. This masonry competition highlights the speed, skills and craftsmanship of journeyman masons from across the country, and only those with the confidence and courage to face-off with the best are invited to be a part. The winners of the contest will take home over $10,000 in cash and prizes.

There are only 16 stalls available on a first-come basis for any Masons who are up to the challenge to prove they are the best!

Please download the registration form for the contest. To submit a team, (which will consist of one journeyman mason and two tenders), please fax or mail the completed form and payment to MCAA Headquarters by January 4, 2008. The registration fee is $250 and must be paid at time of registration. Further information on meeting locations, schedules and contest rules and check lists will be sent after teams are confirmed.

The competition in Las Vegas starts at 12:00pm on Thursday, January 24, 2008. Family, friends and industry members are welcome to cheer on their favorite teams. Come and show them what you've got!

For additional information about registration or the contest, please contact Erin Anderson at 800-536-2225.

OSHA’s Top 10 Violations of the Year

In the construction and general industry fields, there are quite a number of dangers within the various work environments. This, of course, makes perfect sense when you consider the number of variables one must deal with daily. It is only logical when you

About: Featured
Lightweight Concrete Masonry Block: Building Efficient Buildings Efficiently

In the construction industry, masonry is a labor-intensive trade. Each day, masons handle thousands of concrete masonry unit (CMU) that form a building’s structure. Because normal weight (NWT) CMU weigh about 50 pounds (lbs), repetitive lifting can strain

About: Featured
Cultural Heritage Meets Modern Architectural Design: The Alain Ducasse Restaurant, AlUla

For Craft Group’s Alain Ducasse restaurant project in AlUla, we fostered a collaborative effort between the design team and local craftsmen and ensured that the masonry work reflected the area's cultural heritage while meeting modern construction standard

MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Episode 12 Recap: Paul Cantarella Jr., President at Cantarella & Son, Inc.

On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Paul Cantarella Jr. joins the show to talk about his career and passion for the masonry industry, how his journey started, the building of his family's company, and his life outside of work as well. Childhoo

About: Featured