Donald M Grant

Mr. Grant has dedicated his entire professional life advancing the use and quality of masonry both locally and nationally.]

Don Grant has made a lasting impact on the masonry industry through his active participation and valuable leadership among mason contractors over the course of his 56 year career.



The following list highlights the many volunteer responsibilities and significant accomplishments that exemplify Don Grant’s tireless dedication and his impact on the masonry industry.



National



  • Mason Contractors Association of America: C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award 1999

  • Mason Contractors Association of America: President 1996

  • Mason Contractors Association of America: Board 1990 - 1998

  • Mason Contractors Association of America: Chairman Safety Committee 1988 - 1992

  • Mason Contractors Association of America: Finance Committee

  • Mason Contractors Association of America: Manpower Committee

  • Mason Contractors Association of America: Membership Committee

  • Mason Contractors Association of America: Nominating Committee

  • Mason Contractors Association of America: Quality Control Standards Founding Member 1992 - 1994

  • Mason Contractors Association of America: Regional Executive Vice President - 6 years

  • North American Masonry Conference: Lecturer, Excellence in Masonry Judge, Equipment Chairman

  • International Masonry Institute: Research &Development Program Board Appeared before Department of Labor and OSHA to present standard on

  • Overhand Bricklaying

  • Guest Technical Lecturer at numerous universities and vocational schools on Masonry Quality and Standards including Washington University (St. Louis) and Clemson University and Job Corps

  • Authored numerous articles on Masonry Quality and Standards in national publications including Masonry magazine

  • Active in national contractor legislation efforts: 1990 - 1998 Lead negotiation for national union contract: 1996 - 1998



Regional & Local



  • Midwest Masonry Research Foundation: President 1988 - present

  • Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis: President 1980 - 1982

  • Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis: Arbitration Board Chairman 1976 - 1992

  • Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis: Board of Trustees 1972 - 1982

  • Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis: Vice President 1978 - 198

  • Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis: Secretary 1976 - 1978

  • Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis: Treasurer 1974 - 1976

  • Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis: OSHA Safety Partnership

  • Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis: Chairman Research Committee

  • Masonry Institute of St. Louis: Chairman 1978 - 1990

  • Masonry Institute of St. Louis: Board of Trustees 1974 - 1990

  • Certified Masonry Contractor: 1986 - present

  • Active in local and state contractor legislation efforts: 1990 - 1998

  • Lead negotiation for local union contract: 1980 - 1982

  • Vocational Technical Board: Sponsor 2006 - 2010



Standards & Trade Associations



  • The Masonry Society: Founding Member 1978

  • The Masonry Society: Editorial Review Committee

  • ASTM: Mortar &Standards Committee 1980 - 1990

  • ASTM: C-12 and C-15 Committee Member

  • Wall Bracing Committee: Founding Member 1995 - 2000

  • Construction Laborers Pension Fund of St. Louis: Trustee 1988 - present

  • Mason Tenders Vacation Fund of St. Louis: Trustee 1980 - 1992

  • Mason Tenders Apprenticeship Training Fund of St. Louis: Trustee 1982

  • Bricklayers Local #1 Pension/Welfare: Chairman 1974 - 1988

  • Missouri Society of Professional Engineers: Life Member

  • Engineers Club of St. Louis: 50 Years of Service

  • American Society of Civil Engineers: 1982 - 1998

  • American Subcontractors Association Midwest: 1980 - present

  • Association of General Contractors (St. Louis)



Personal



  • Grant Bricklaying Company: Vice President 1959 - 1971

  • Grant Masonry Contracting: Founder and President 1971 - present

  • Washington University (St. Louis): Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering 1955

  • Structural Design Engineer: 1956 - 1959

  • Registered Professional Engineer in State of Missouri: 1960

  • Peter &Paul Community Services: Board of Directors 2000 - 2006

  • Peter &Paul Community Services: Program Board 2006 - present

  • Christian Brothers College High School: Hall of Fame - 2002

  • St. John Vianney High School: Board of Directors 1998 - 1994

  • St. John Vianney High School: Hall of Fame - 1999

  • Greenbriar Hills: Long-range Planning Committee 2002 - 2008

  • U.S. Army Corp of Engineers: Captain (Active/Reserve) 1956 - 1964


Made a lasting, positive impact on the masonry industry through his active
participation and valuable leadership both locally and nationally. Highlights of his distinguished career, spanning more than 50 years, include founder of Grant Masonry Contracting 1971; MCA of St. Louis Board of Trustees 1972-1982; MCA of St. Louis Board 1974-1982; MISL Board of Trustees 1974-1990; MISL Chairman 1978-1990; MCA of St. Louis President 1980-1982; MCAA Safety Chairman 1988-1992; Midwest Masonry Research Foundation President since 1988; MCAA Region E Vice President 1984-1990; MCAA Board 1990-1998; MCAA President 1996-1998; Masonry Industry Leadman Award 1999.

Roles

MCAA Masonry Hall of Fame Alumni

Hall of Fame - 2013

Masonry Hall of Fame
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MCAA Board

Chairman - 1996-1997

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Midwest Masonry Research Foundation

Employee - 1980- Current

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MCAA Nominating Committee Report
October 2007

On August 10, 2007, the MCAA Nominating Committee met to review and recommend candidates for MCAA office for the 2008-2010 term of office.

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Masonry Magazine December 2001 Page. 41
December 2001

GRANT CONTRACTING CO. RECEIVES FAMLY BUSINESS AWARD

St. Louis, MO-Grant Contracting Co. has been awarded first place in the Small Company (1-50 employees) division of the Eighth Annual Mississippi Valley Family Business of the Year Awards, a co

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Masonry Magazine October 2001 Page. 48
October 2001

masonry news

ANNOUNCEMENT

CLARK JOINS NCMA - CODES, STANDARDS AND NATIONAL ACCOUNTS

Charles B. "Chip" Clark has joined NCMA Staff to work in the building code and standards area. Additionally, Clark will manage the NCMA Natio

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Masonry Magazine August 2001 Page. 6
August 2001

president's
message

EXPANDING THE CONTRACTOR'S INFLUENCE
As an association, we have been saying for years that the mason contractor is the "ultimate responsible person". In fact, I believe former MCAA president Donald Grant had coined

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Masonry Magazine April 2000 Page. 20
April 2000

Leaders of the Pack
Continued from page 18
Thompson also devotes his time to promoting the masonry industry as well as seeking legislative reform, which will benefit the industry.

Fred Kinateder
Having served for four years as Regi

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Compliance Assistance Masonry Panels Safety Training
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Masonry Magazine April 1999 Page. 32
April 1999

MCAA
MCAA Conference

by Rachel Young, Director of Meetings and Conventions

The 1999 MCAA National Convention and Exhibition proved to be a codifying success for attendee and exhibitor alike. While in Orlando, the Mason Contractors

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Report of the MCAA Technical Committee
September 1998

Report of the MCAA Technical Committee presented at the 1998 Midyear Meeting.

Al Wendt Brian Grant Buddy Barnes Dick Felice Dick Lauber Donald Grant Joe Martino
Featured
Compliance Assistance Funding Membership
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Masonry Magazine April 1998 Page. 7
April 1998

FROM THE PRESIDENT

New Leadership...

Same Vision

Donald Larsen
President, Mason Contractors
Association of America

Unlike political changes brought about by elections for Federal Office, the recent MCAA elec

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Masonry Magazine April 1998 Page. 18
April 1998

Donald Grant

Grant Contracting, St. Louis, MO
Serving as President of the Mason Contractors Association of America during the past two years, Donald Grant, President of Grant Contracting, has a long record of voluntary service to the masonr

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Lime Scaffolding Training
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Masonry Magazine January 1998 Page. 3
January 1998

Official Publication of the
Mason Contractors Association of America
and the
Canadian Mason Contractors Association

Editor
Richard N. Olson

Staff Photographer
Debbie Yatka

Mason Contractors Association of Am

Alan Griffin Barbara Bunzol Bob Barkshire Debbie Yatka Donald Grant Donald Larsen Frank Campitelli Fred Kinateder Jeff Buczkiewicz John Smith Kenneth Thompson Liz Fidoruk Mark Larsen Michael Adelizzi Michelle Przekwas Peter Martini Rennie Tejeda Richard Johnston Richard Olson Robert Fenimore Robert Schuerman William Mcconnell
Corner Poles Educational (K-12)
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Masonry Magazine December 1997 Page. 4
December 1997

Introducing

A Trowel
With A
Definite
Difference...

The
DURA Soft™
Difference.

* Virtually indestructible hard polymer bumper designed for easy tamping of brick and block.
* Resilient handle reduces fati

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Masonry Magazine December 1997 Page. 7
December 1997

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Masonry
Pornography

Donald Grant
President Mason Contractors
Association of America

It's like the Indian rope trick, it goes up and nobody knows why. Why does the Masonry Industry work with sta

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Masonry Magazine October 1997 Page. 4
October 1997

Introducing
With A
Definite
Difference...

The
DURA Soft™
Difference.

* Virtually indestructible hard polymer bumper designed for easy tamping of brick and block.
* Resilient handle reduces fatigue.
* Integra

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Masonry Magazine October 1997 Page. 7
October 1997

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Pachyderms on Parade

As of a couple of years ago, it was hard for our masonry industry to earn an "A" in recruiting and training of masons (masonry technicians as I called them before). Unfortunately, I was as guilt

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Training
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Masonry Magazine August 1997 Page. 4
August 1997

Introducing A Trowel With A Definite Difference...

The DURA Soft™ Difference.

* Virtually indestructible hard polymer bumper designed for easy tamping of brick and block.
* Resilient handle reduces fatigue.
* Integral finger gu

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Hand Tools Trowels
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Masonry Magazine August 1997 Page. 7
August 1997

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Watching Grass Grow
The British take their gardens and lawns very seriously. A gardener was asked to what he attributes to his lawn being so lush and beautiful. His reply was simple. Good soil, hybrid seed, the best fert

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