AZ Masonry Expo
with Fastest Trowel
and Skills Competitions

October 2027

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MASONRY SKILLS CHALLENGE

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Region G Masonry Skills Challenge showcases the training of first, second and third-year masonry apprentices and high school construction education students. In this competition, contestants are given a project drawing appropriate to their skill level and must lay out and construct the project in Apprentices - two hours and High School - one hour.

The winners of the masonry apprentice’s competition are then entered to compete in the MCAA National Skills Challenge at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, NV (January 20, 2027).

CONTESTANTS - Must be currently enrolled in the AMC Apprenticeship Program, or any local high school to compete.
APPRENTICES
- Entry Fee: None
- Check-in: 6:00 AM
- Contestant Meeting: 6:45 AM
- Duration: 7:00 AM-9:00 AM
HIGH SCHOOL
- Entry Fee: None
- Check-in: 6:30 AM
- Contestant Meeting Time: 7:15 AM
- Duration: 7:30 AM-9:30 AM

Register Your High School Students

FASTEST TROWEL ON THE BLOCK COMPETITION

Fastest Trowel on the Block competition will showcase the best of Arizona’s journeymen masons alongside their favorite tender. Each contestant’s goal is to build the largest block wall, using 8” x 8” x 16” CMU with only the mortar provided – in 20 minutes! Contestants must excel in both speed and craftsmanship.

PRIZES

First Place: $2,000 – Trophy & Entrance fee to the 2027 World of Concrete Fastest Trowel Competition

Second Place: $1,000 - Trophy

Third Place: $500 - Trophy

CONTESTANTS

Each competitor must be employed by an AMC member.

Entry Requirement: Must register an adult volunteer from your sponsoring company to work the event or pay a registration fee of $250 per contestant.

SCHEDULE

Volunteer Check-in: 5:00 AM

Contestant Check-in: 7:30 AM

Contestant Meeting: 8:00 AM

First Course: 8:30 - 9:30 AM