Mason Contractors Association of America

What Mason Contractors Association of America does

Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is the U.S. national trade association representing mason contractors, founded in 1950 and headquartered in Algonquin, Illinois. The Association functions as a 501(c)(6) membership organization serving professional masonry contractors who install brick, stone, and related materials, and provides a portfolio of resources spanning a 50+ year editorial brand (MASONRY Magazine, 20k+ readers), a podcast (The MASONRY STRONG Podcast), a daily industry newsletter (The Daily Digest), safety/compliance libraries covering OSHA and silica exposure, certification and employee onboarding programs, webinars, and national events including the Midyear Meeting and Annual Convention.

The core technology asset is GEORGE, a purpose-built AI assistant for the masonry industry that delivers Spanish translations, wall bracing calculations, productivity factors, and safety/compliance guidance via text or voice on any device; a GEORGE 3.0 release and a May 2026 partnership with Ironsite (MCAA's first AI-Centered Cornerstone Partner, integrating its "BOB" AI) signal an explicit AI-product strategy. In May 2026 MCAA also launched the MASONRY STRONG Network, a video-first multimedia platform extending the MASONRY brand into on-demand video.

MCAA's revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed but, as a typical trade association, derive from member dues, event registrations, e-commerce (MCAA Store for apparel, codes/standards, forklift training, safety equipment), publication/advertising, training/certification, and the Masonry Alliance Program's Cornerstone Partner sponsorships (currently 11 named Cornerstone Partners). Distribution is direct-sales/membership-led, single-country (USA), with no public pricing and no subsidiaries, parent company, or external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Mason Contractors Association of America

Legal name

Mason Contractors Association of America

Website

https://masoncontractors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is a U.S. national 501(c)(6) trade association, founded 1950, representing professional masonry contractors through memberships, events, publications, training, and the GEORGE AI assistant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Masonry (Brick, Block & Stone) (EDAOAAAB)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Masonry industry resources
• Construction safety training
• Workforce development programs
• Industry publications events

Headquarters

HQ city

Algonquin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MCAA is the national trade association representing mason contractors in the United States, providing industry-specific resources including GEORGE (a purpose-built AI technical assistant), MASONRY Magazine, the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, and Daily Digest newsletter. The association delivers safety and compliance programs (OSHA, silica exposure), certification and training programs, and hosts signature events such as the Midyear Meeting and Annual Convention. It also operates the Masonry Alliance Program connecting the industry through Cornerstone Partners.

Product overview

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) offers a platform-plus-products model centered around its core offering GEORGE, an AI-powered technical assistant built on decades of industry expertise. The portfolio includes MASONRY Magazine (50+ years, 20k+ readers), The MASONRY STRONG Podcast, and The Daily Digest - a daily news aggregator. Additional resources include live and on-demand webinars, safety libraries, technical resources, employee onboarding tools, and workforce development materials. The association also organizes major events including the Midyear Meeting and Annual Convention.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MASONRY Magazine: The Voice of the Masonry Industry - monthly publication serving and promoting the needs and interests of the mason contractor and the masonry industry. Published monthly by MCAA with 50+ years and 20k+ readers.
• MASONRY STRONG Podcast
• The Daily Digest
• GEORGE
• Masonry Alliance Program

Products and services

• GEORGE AI An AI-powered technical assistant purpose-built on MCAA's decades of industry expertise that works on any device via talk or type, providing masonry-specific answers instantly with features including Spanish translations, wall bracing calculations, productivity factors, and safety and compliance guidance.
• MASONRY Magazine The Voice of the Masonry Industry - a monthly magazine published by MCAA serving and promoting the needs and interests of mason contractors and the masonry industry, reaching 20k+ readers with over 50 years of publication history.
• The MASONRY STRONG Podcast Conversations That Build the Industry - a podcast covering the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in masonry construction, available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.
• The Daily Digest Bite-sized industry news delivered daily with no images and no fluff, providing just the stories that matter to mason contractors.
• MCAA Membership Program An annual membership program for mason contractors providing access to all resources, publications, training, and member benefits including business savings through partner programs.
• MCAA Store An online store selling apparel, codes & standards, forklift training materials, safety equipment, and workforce development resources to mason contractors.
• MCAA Midyear Meeting and Convention Annual signature events including the Midyear Meeting and Convention, providing networking, education, and industry recognition for mason contractors.
• MASONRY STRONG Network A video-first multimedia platform marking the next chapter for the Association's MASONRY brand, designed to inform and connect the masonry trade.
• Live and On-Demand Webinars Training and educational webinars for members on technical topics, safety, and business management.
• Find a Contractor Directory A buyer's guide and contractor finder directory to help customers locate qualified MCAA member mason contractors.
• Masonry Alliance Program A partnership program with industry supporters featuring Cornerstone Partners that supports industry suppliers and vendors, creating a comprehensive industry ecosystem.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered cornerstone.

• IronsitecornerstoneChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 May 2026Ironsite joined as MCAA's first AI-Centered Cornerstone Partner, announced at World of Concrete. The partnership integrates Ironsite's AI technology with MCAA's GEORGE AI platform, enabling GEORGE to meet BOB (AI assistant) for enhanced industry solutions.
• AmerimixcornerstoneChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerimix is a Cornerstone Partner in the Masonry Alliance Program, supporting the industry through MCAA's premier partner program.
• Crew TrackscornerstoneChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrew Tracks is a Cornerstone Partner in the Masonry Alliance Program, supporting the industry through MCAA's premier partner program.
• EZ ScaffoldcornerstoneChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEZ Scaffold is a Cornerstone Partner in the Masonry Alliance Program, supporting the industry through MCAA's premier partner program.
• EZG ManufacturingcornerstoneChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEZG Manufacturing is a Cornerstone Partner in the Masonry Alliance Program, supporting the industry through MCAA's premier partner program.
• Hohmann & BarnardcornerstoneChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHohmann & Barnard is a Cornerstone Partner in the Masonry Alliance Program, supporting the industry through MCAA's premier partner program.
• Hydro MobilecornerstoneChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHydro Mobile is a Cornerstone Partner in the Masonry Alliance Program, supporting the industry through MCAA's premier partner program.
• PROSOCOcornerstoneChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPROSOCO is a Cornerstone Partner in the Masonry Alliance Program, supporting the industry through MCAA's premier partner program.
• SPEC MIXcornerstoneChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSPEC MIX is a Cornerstone Partner in the Masonry Alliance Program, supporting the industry through MCAA's premier partner program.
• STABILAcornerstoneChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTABILA is a Cornerstone Partner in the Masonry Alliance Program, supporting the industry through MCAA's premier partner program.
• Westlake Royal StonecornerstoneChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestlake Royal Stone is a Cornerstone Partner in the Masonry Alliance Program, supporting the industry through MCAA's premier partner program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National US construction trade association representing merit-shop contractors, including many masonry and concrete specialty contractors. Directly comparable as a member-driven association providing training, safety/OSHA compliance, advocacy, and events to commercial contractors.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): Largest US trade association for general and specialty contractors, with overlapping membership among masonry subcontractors. Comparable through training/certification programs, safety resources, conventions, and advocacy for the commercial construction industry.
• Brick Industry Association (BIA): National trade association representing manufacturers and distributors of brick and clay-based masonry products. Highly comparable as a US construction materials trade association with overlapping advocacy, technical resources, and member-base dynamics in masonry.
• International Masonry Institute (IMI): Joint labor-management organization of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers and contracting signatory associations, providing training, certification, and technical resources for masonry. Directly comparable as a masonry-focused training and standards body.
• National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA): Trade association serving tile and stone installation contractors in the US. Comparable as a specialty construction trade association offering training, certification, technical standards, and member services to a contractor base adjacent to mason contractors.
• American Subcontractors Association (ASA): National trade association representing construction subcontractors, including many masonry and concrete specialty trades. Comparable through advocacy, education, networking events, and member services tailored to subcontractor businesses.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): The dominant US trade association for residential builders and remodelers, with member services in education, advocacy, and publications. Comparable as a large membership association model serving construction trade professionals, though broader than masonry specifically.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI): Leading authority and resource for concrete standards, certification, and education worldwide. Comparable in delivering technical standards, certification programs, and publications to construction professionals, though focused on concrete rather than masonry.
• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA): Leading industry association for the ready-mixed concrete industry, providing certification, education, advocacy, and engineering resources. Comparable membership-association model serving a parallel construction materials supply chain.

Emerging players

• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI): US trade association for remodeling professionals, offering certification, education, and advocacy. Comparable as a membership association model for construction trade contractors, though focused on remodeling rather than masonry specifically.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MasonContractorsAssociationofAmerica
• Facebookfacebook.com/masoncontractors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mason-contractors-association-of-america-mcaa
• Instagraminstagram.com/masoncontractors
• Xx.com/mcaa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

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