Jeff M Buczkiewicz

Jeff Buczkiewicz is the President and CEO of the Mason Contractors Association of America. Jeff has worked in the masonry industry for several years as the Executive Vice President of the Building Stone Institute and the Director of Marketing and Membership for the Mason Contractors Association of America. Jeff has also served as Secretary on the Board of the Natural Stone Council and is a former Board Member of the StonExpo Federation.

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President - 2007

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is the national trade association representing mason contractors. The MCAA is committed to preserving and promoting the masonry industry by providing continuing education, a...


Dignity Act Update

The Dignity Act should be taking a huge step forward this week. We have learned that an announcement is forthcoming from a bi-partisan group called the Problem Solvers in Congress. They had a caucus vote last week to consider the Dignity Act as a progra

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MCAA Nominating Committee

On November 14, 2023 the MCAA Nominating Committee met to review and recommend candidates for MCAA office for the 2024-2026 term of office. The Committee reviewed potential candidates for Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and nine Regional Vic

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INVITE Friday, 7/22/22: Masonry Instructor Committee Kickoff Call

I wanted to extend an invite to the MCAA’s first Instructor Committee Zoom call. The call will be held THIS FRIDAY July 22nd, at 10:00 AM Central.

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The Masonry Foundation: A Key To Our Industry's Future

The Masonry Foundation: A Key To Our Industry's Future

Alert: OSHA's National Emphasis Program On Indoor + Outdoor Heat

OSHA has released a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) on outdoor and indoor heat. The program went into effect on April 8 of this year and will remain in effect for three years.

Richard "Dick" Felice Honored By The Masonry Institute of Iowa

On Tuesday March 22, 2022, the Masonry Institute of Iowa honored member Richard “Dick” Felice on his retirement.

2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting: August 14-18 In Lake Geneva, WI

We’re thrilled to announce that the 2022 MCAA Midyear Meeting will take place from August 14th through August 18th, 2022 at the historic Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The location is easily accessible via two major hubs.

Congressional Candidate Jessie Vargas Joins The MCAA At The MAC PAC Breakfast

Jessie Vargas, a two-time World Champion boxer from Nevada and current Congressional candidate, recently took time from his schedule to speak at the MCAA's MAC PAC Breakfast during the World of Concrete Convention in Las Vegas.

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Update On Biden Administration's Vaccine Mandate

UPDATE 11/23/2021: We are waiting on the Sixth Circuit Court. If they also stay the rule, we will continue to monitor the situation. If they decide to enforce, we will be providing Vaccination and Regular Testing policies for our members.

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Masonry Strong Car In Phoenix

Get the latest updates on the MASONRY STRONG car and driver.

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October 20: COVID-19 Vaccine Standard Safety Roundtable

This Wednesday, October 20th, the MCAA will host our next safety leaders Zoom call. It will be a bit unique because our featured guest will be Brad Hammock from Littler Mendelson P.C. Brad will discuss the new COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard.

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Foreman Development Program Held in Arizona

Our new Foreman class was held in Phoenix, AZ October 4-5. Read more about the course and how to sign up for the class to be held at World of Concrete in January.

MASONRY STRONG Car Makes Nitro Rallycross Debut In Utah

The 2021 Nitro Rallycross Racing Series opened this past weekend at the Utah Motorsports Campus. The MCAA is sponsoring a car this year with several other industry sponsors, including: CrewTracks, EZG Manufacturing, Masonry Cosmetics, and SPEC MIX.

St. Louis Hosts MCAA Foreman Development Course

The MCAA's newly-redeveloped Foreman Development Course went on the road August 24th and 25th in St. Louis, MO.

Midyear Registration Trending To Break 20-Year Record

Housing deadline is August 15th. Registration for the MCAA Midyear Meeting remains strong. There is still time to register, and we are in the process of securing new hotel room blocks. As of today, The Peabody Hotel is sold out.

Midyear Hotel Nights Limited, Register As Soon As Possible

Registration for the MCAA Midyear Meeting has been very robust to date. Space has become extremely limited at the hotel, with September 10th and 11th now sold out.

MCAA Gateway: April 2021

MCAA Gateway: April 2021

The Masonry Foundation Accepting Grant Requests

The Masonry Foundation Accepting Grant Requests

The Masonry Foundation Meeting Minutes

Here's a quick update from the Masonry Foundation.

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Safety and Health in a Biden Administration Safety Round Table January 20, 2021

The MCAA is hosting another Safety Roundtable with the discussions focusing on what to expect from a Biden Administration.

An Invitation To The Annual Meeting From MCAA President and CEO Jeff Buczkiewicz

I wanted to take a moment to invite you to join us for the MCAA Annual Meeting in Captiva, FL Feb. 7-10. We have had a unique opportunity to offer our annual meeting this coming year outside of Las Vegas due to the postponement of World of Concrete.

MCAA's MASONRY STRONG Live Coming To Florida

The MCAA is excited to announce that we will be holding an Annual Meeting from February 7th-10th, 2021. The meeting will be held at the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island in Florida.

MCAA Midyear Meeting Safety Measures

The MCAA is excited to announce that the 2020 Midyear Meeting is a go. We are expecting a refreshing time for members to network safely and in accordance with CDC guidelines.

New OSHA Clarifications Impact The Masonry Industry

OSHA has had numerous recent rulings and interpretations that have been good for our industry. Just yesterday, they announced further clarification on a COVID interpretation that was released earlier this year.

Masonry Foundation Board Grant Applications Set to Open

Learn more about the Masonry Foundation Grant process and when you can apply!

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OSHA Gives Direction on COVID-19 Employee Screenings

Recently, OSHA announced that employers taking documented temperature screenings and/or asking employees to fill out written symptom surveys must comply with the Access Rule.

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UPDATE: The 2020 MCAA Legislative Conference

UPDATE 3.27.2020: Amid the current situation involving the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, we have decided to cancel the MCAA Legislative Fly-In for 2020.

COVID-19 Resource: Construction Industry Safety Coalition Job Site Recommendations

The documents were developed by the Construction Industry Safety Coalition, a group of nearly 50 construction associations. This is a document to help assist with job site direction on how to deal with the COVID-19.

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N-95 Masks Desperately Needed

The MCAA would like to appeal to all of our contractors to check the inventory of N-95 masks. As you've probably heard, these masks are desperately needed in hospitals across the country. There are severe shortages right now.

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MCAA Working To Appeal OSHA's Coronavirus Reporting Requirements

The MCAA is working with fellow Construction Industry Safety Coalition members to ask the Department of Labor to pull back their recent guidance on reporting COVID-19 (Coronavirus) illnesses on employer OSHA Logs.

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Carney, Drye, Hoggatt, and Kemp Are The 2020 Masonry Hall of Fame Inductees

The MCAA Announces the 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees. Read more to see the members to be inducted at World of Concrete.

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Masonry Industry Legislative Conference

Meet with elected officials and discuss important issues affecting your company during the Masonry Industry Legislative Conference, held May 14-16, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

A Word on the New AHC Plan

A Word on the New AHC Plan

2018 MCAA Midyear Meeting Ladies Program

We are very happy to present a new optional event for the MCAA Midyear Meeting. On Monday, September 24, MCAA First Lady Susie Odom will be hosting a ladies tour of downtown Austin.

Recent Updates

This month I have the honor of guest writing for our Chairman Paul Odom. I would like to extend my condolences to the entire Odom family on the loss of Travis Odom, Paul’s father. Paul will be back with his column next month.

Recent Updates

This month I have the honor of guest writing for our Chairman Paul Odom. I would like to extend my condolences to the entire Odom family on the loss of Travis Odom, Paul’s father. Paul will be back with his column next month.

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Silica Train-the-Trainer Course Coming to Chesapeake

The Mason Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) Silica Train-the-Trainer Course will be held in Chesapeake on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

An Important Update on Silica

We have learned that OSHA will be releasing approximately 300 questions and answers regarding the silica rule.

Legislative Conference One Month Away

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held in one month, May 15-17, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

2018 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 15-17, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

DC Circuit Court Rules Against Coalition on Silica

The MCAA has just learned that the DC Circuit Court has made its decision regarding the silica court challenge.

Silica Rule Full Implementation Begins October 23

OSHA will begin full implementation of their new silica rule on Monday, October 23, 2017. At that time, the soft roll out will end and companies will need to be in full compliance of the rule.

Estate Tax Update

The Treasury Department has formally recommended withdrawing the Section 2704 regulations on family business valuation.

Urgent Silica Update

We've just received word last night that there is a modified roll out for the new silica rule that begins enforcement on Saturday this week.

Urgent Silica Alert

As you may know we have been working to try to come to a resolution on the final silica rule.

Silica Alert - Amendment Opportunity Missed

Thank you for all your great work over the past week to contact Members of Congress.

Silica, Are You Ready?

The new silica rule will begin to be implemented on September 23, 2017 for the construction industry. Many have asked if we feel there will be another delay - the answer is no.

Silica, Are You Ready?

Silica, Are You Ready?

Preparing for the Future

As installers, the more diverse we are in the work we install, the more opportunities we will have in the future when the economy turns. As I speak with contractors around the country, many are already doing this.

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Masonry Industry Legislative Conference deadline approaching

Now is the time to register for the Masonry Industry Legislative Conference if you have not done so already. The registration deadline is Friday, May 12, 2017.

Implementation of Silica Rule Postponed

Implementation of Silica Rule Postponed

Legislative Conference one month away

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held in one month, May 16-18, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

OSHA Grants 90-day Stay on Enforcement of Silica Rule

OSHA has granted a 90-day stay on enforcement of the new silica rule. The following is a statement from the MCAA coalition that requested a stay.

2017 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 16-18, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Inauguration 2017

Inauguration 2017

Silica Questions and Answers

We have heard a lot of questions about the pending change to the silica rule. Below are some answers to those questions.

Executive Orders Have No Impact on the Pending Silica Rule

The Executive Orders recently signed by President Trump have no impact on the pending silica rule.

MCAA’s Silica Train-the-Trainer Course

The MCAA’s Silica Train-the-Trainer Course is a six-hour program that will train a key employee to train other employees to be a competent person.

The 2017 World of Concrete

The 2017 World of Concrete

Wayne Newton’s Casa de Shenandoah Tour

Tour Wayne Newton’s 52-acre ranch–Casa de Shenandoah–with the MCAA during the MCAA Convention at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry.

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Mason Contractors Association of America Supports Elaine Chao for Secretary of Transportation Nomination

The MCAA announced today that it enthusiastically supports the nomination of Elaine Chao for Secretary of Transportation.

IRS Proposed Rules Target Family Businesses for Higher Estate and Gift Taxes

The IRS proposed a new rule to coincide with his departure to make passing on your family business more expensive and more difficult.

MCAA to Publish Masonry Magazine

I wanted to take a brief moment to inform you about some upcoming changes for Masonry Magazine.

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Workforce - A change in perception and practice

The MCAA is getting ready to embark on a rather significant task of trying to change the way our country prepares young people for their futures.

Masonry Industry Legislative Conference deadline approaching

Now is the time to register for the Masonry Industry Legislative Conference if you have not done so already. The registration deadline is Friday, May 13, 2016.

Silica rule released

The new silica rule was recently released from OSHA. As expected, the rule was not a workable solution for the issue of silicosis.

Legislative Conference one month away

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held in one month, May 17-19, 2016 in Washington, D.C.

Final silica rule released

The new silica rule was rolled out this morning by OSHA. Our initial take is mixed. There are changes to the rule and some seem positive.

Masonry industry workforce development efforts

After a very prolonged recession, the construction industry, in general, has had to deal with a different issue: not having enough well-qualified tradesmen.

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2016 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 17-19, 2016 in Washington, D.C.

Silica call to action

The MCAA is working to get language into a House bill that would support Senate bill language to require OSHA to do more research and prove the need for new silica legislation.

Why a Masonry Foundation?

There are so many benefits and reasons why our industry needs a robust and healthy foundation and perpetual endowment.

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OSHA Silica Rulemaking

The MCAA and its members are urged to contact Ranking Members of the US House and Senate Appropriations Committee asking them to support the Hoeven Amendment Language.

The importance of advocacy

We often get asked if we think that our presence in D.C. makes a difference. Our presence in D.C. is only as strong as our industry’s ability to work at a grassroots level.

Sam McGee passes

It is with great sadness that we announce that Samuel Alexander McGee of McGee Brothers Company, Monroe, North Carolina passed away Wednesday evening.

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New SDS Program

As you may be aware, OSHA is working on re-developing their Haz Com program and moving to a new SDS program.

‘Flying In’ new members

I am writing this article after returning home from Washington, D.C., after a great Legislative Conference for the MCAA. I can truly say that this year’s was the best one yet.

MCAA Key Accomplishments 2014-2015

The MCAA’s involvement on all fronts (from regulatory reform to education and training) continues to ensure the survivability and viability of our industry for generations to come.

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Legislative Conference deadline approaching

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 13-14, 2015 in Washington, D.C.

Legislative Conference one month away

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 13-14, 2015 in Washington, D.C.

2015 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference

The Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 13-14, 2015 in Washington, D.C.

MCAA Key Accomplishments 2013-2014

The MCAA’s involvement on all fronts (from regulatory reform to education and training) continues to ensure the survivability and viability of our industry.

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Legislative Conference deadline approaching

The 2014 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 21-22, 2014 in Washington, D.C.

Recent Trends in OSHA Safety Forum

The MCAA Safety Committee will host the next open Safety Forum webinar on silica on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 3:00 PM CDT.

Register now for the 2014 MCAA South of 40 Conference

The The MCAA is very excited to announce that the South 40 Conference, held the day before the Masonry Industry Legislative Conference, is going to be a spectacular event.

MCAA testifies at OSHA Silica Hearings

On March 31, 2014, the MCAA testified about the impact the new OSHA silica proposed rule will have on the masonry industry.

Legislative Conference one month away

The 2014 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 21-22, 2014 in Washington, D.C.

Free Silica Update Safety Forum

The MCAA Safety Committee will host the next open Safety Forum webinar on silica on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 3:00 PM CDT.

2014 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference

The 2014 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference will be held May 21-22, 2014 in Washington, D.C.

Inspections Safety Forum

The MCAA Safety Committee will host the next open Safety Forum webinar on silica on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 3:00 PM CDT.

Construction Industry Safety Coalition urges U.S. Department of Labor to withdraw “significantly flawed” silica proposal

The Construction Industry Safety Coalition issued the following statement as it filed comments regarding OSHA’s proposed Crystalline Silica Rulemaking.

Newly added events at 2014 MCAA Convention

The following events were not on the original schedule for the MCAA convention, but have been added. There is no need for registration, just show up to the event.

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Comment on proposed silica rule

The proposed silica rule was posted to the Federal register on Thursday, September 12, 2013.

MCAA requests comment period extension

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) requested a 90 day extension to the public comment period for the proposed silica rule.

Silica Update Safety Forum

The MCAA Safety Committee will host the next open Safety Forum webinar on silica on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 3:00 PM CDT.

OSHA's proposed silica rule to be posted to Federal Register September 12

The proposed silica rule will be posted to the Federal register on Thursday, September 12, 2013.

Rebuilding our future

The MCAA Board understood the workforce need our industry would be facing, and decided it was time to seriously look at and develop a plan.

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MCAA Special Report: OSHA Proposed Rule on Crystalline Silica

This MCAA special report provides a summary of OSHA’s proposed rule on crystalline silica in a question and answer format.

OSHA’s proposed silica rule a serious concern

A coalition of construction industry groups is concerned about a proposed rule from OSHA intended to protect workers from inhaling dust containing silica.

Proposed OSHA rule decreases PEL

OSHA released their proposed rule on silica this afternoon. The new rule is decreasing the PEL to .50 and the remediation level to .25.


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