The Show Goes On: 2021 World of Concrete Gets Green Light

Words: Precision masonry Inc.

The biggest tradeshow in the industry is set for June 8-10, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV. The MCAA and MASONRY Magazine is gearing up for another action-packed convention this summer and wanted to share the schedule and events we have planned this year. The World of Concrete/World of Masonry will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center as it has been in previous years. So, be sure to be on the lookout for more information and updates on the convention and events coming up this summer! 



MAC PAC BREAKFAST

Monday, June 7, 2021 8:30 - 10:00 AM

 

The purpose of MAC PAC is to help elect federal candidates to office who are pro-construction and who have a track record of working with the MCAA on industry issues. MAC PAC allows you the opportunity to have a national impact on federal elections. Contributions raised at this event go exclusively to the MAC PAC and will be used to support pro-masonry candidates in the next election cycle.

 

Cost: Donation required upon entry (minimum $250)

 

MASONRY WALL BRACING SEMINAR

Monday, June 7, 2021 9:00 - 12:00 PM

 

The Masonry Wall Bracing Seminar has been developed to provide contractors with the know-how to confidently design and construct bracing for a variety of common masonry structures.

This course is intended to teach project managers, safety managers, foremen and any other responsible person to understand and implement the OSHA regulation on wall bracing, and the Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls Under Construction. Completion of this course will allow your people to safely and efficiently design adequate masonry wall bracing.

Cost:

MCAA Members- $225.00

Non-Members- $275.00

MCAA Board Meeting 

Monday, June 7, 2021 10:00 - 11:00 AM


The MCAA Board Meeting is structured to allow interaction and participation from members. Members of the MCAA are asked to attend and take an active role in shaping the future of the association and the masonry industry. An update on activity of The Masonry Foundation will be given as well.

 

Regional VP Meeting/State Chair

Monday, June 7, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

 

Lunch Program 

Monday, June 7, 2021 12:00 - 1:30 PM 

 

Contractor Round Table 

Monday, June 7, 2021 11:30 - 3:00 PM 

 

Contractor  Round Table Discussions will engage different positions within a masonry company. The group will address and discuss issues of relevance to the duties they perform. The session will have an appointed leader from within the segment. That person will initiate conversation and coordinate the time for the group. Attendees should be prepared to participate in a conversation about the issues at hand and should be willing to share best practices.

This is a great opportunity to openly discuss topics with other peers from around the country in a non-competitive atmosphere and for your company to walk away with a host of new best practices to implement in your company.

SILICA TRAIN-THE-TRAINER COURSE 

Monday, June 7, 2021 1:00 - 5:00 PM

 

The MCAA’s Silica Train-the-Trainer Course is a four -hour program that will train a key employee to train other employees to be a competent person with regard to the written exposure control plan. Certificates will be provided to those who complete the program.

 

Cost: 

MCAA Members- $350.00

Non-Members- $700.00

 

World of Concrete Exhibits  

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - Thursday, June 10, 2021 9:30 - 5:00 PM

Las Vegas Convention Center 

SOUTH OF 40 PARTY

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Location TBD

 

MASONRY MADNESS® 

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM  

Las Vegas Convention Center, Silver Lot 

 

MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge 

SPEC MIX Toughest Tender® 

MCAA’s Fastest Trowel On The Block 

SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® 

 

 





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