AZ Masonry Expo with Fastest Trowel and Skills Competitions Saturday, October 24, 2026 Lone Butte Superlite Plant 6629 West Germann Road, Chandler, AZ 85226 Check Out Sponsorships View 2022 Event View 2023 Event View 2024 Event 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: 6:30 AM Duration: 7:00 AM-9:00 AM HIGH SCHOOL Entry Fee: None Check-in: 7:00 AM Contestant Meeting Time: 7:30 AM Duration: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM Masonry Skills Competition rules .pdf Download PDF • 157KB 2025 Expo Skills items to bring .pdf Download PDF • 125KB Expo Skills Liability Release form .pdf Download PDF • 131KB Photo_Video consent form .pdf Download PDF • 157KB 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: 6:00 AM Contestant Check-in: 8:30 AM Contestant Meeting: 9:30 AM First Course: 10:00 AM- 10:45 AM Competition Start Time: 11:00 am Fastest Trowel Competition rules .pdf Download PDF • 211KB Fastest Trowel Items to Bring .pdf Download PDF • 124KB Fastest Trowel Liability Release .pdf Download PDF • 127KB Register for Fastest Trowel Thanks to our Event Sponsors! Blade Tech Equipment Repair Shirt & Banner Sponsor Masonry Accessories Shirt Sponsor Sponsor Opportunities Masonry Expo Sponsorship Opportunities Masonry Expo Shirt Sponsor $ 350 350$ Valid for 6 months Purchase Logo on Competition & Volunteer shirts Logo displayed on website and newsletters Masonry Expo Shirt & Banner Sponsor $ 550 550$ Valid for 6 months Purchase Logo displayed on Competition & Volunteer Shirts AMC Banner Recognition at Masonry Expo Logo displayed on website and newsletters Social Media Recognition Masonry Expo Lunch Sponsorship $ 1,500 1,500$ Valid for 6 months Purchase Banner on Grill at Masonry Expo Logo on Competitor and Volunteer Shirts Vendor Space at Masonry Expo AMC Banner Recognition at Masonry Expo Logo displayed on Website and Newsletters Social Media Recognition (Company Spotlights) Masonry Expo Vendor Sponsor $ 1,000 1,000$ Valid for 6 months Purchase Banner and Vendor Booth at Masonry Expo Logo on Competitor and Volunteer Shirts Logo displayed on Web Site and Newsletters Social Media Recognition (Company Spotlights) Masonry Expo Hat Sponsor $ 2,000 2,000$ Valid for 6 months Purchase LIMITED TO THE FIRST TWO SPONSORS Logo on Competitor and Volunteer Hats Logo on Competitor and Volunteer Shirts Vendor Space at Expo AMC Banner Recognition at Masonry Expo Logo displayed on Website and Newsletters Social Media Recognition (Company Spotlights)

Creating timeless communities through the strength and beauty of masonry Arizona Masonry Council is the premier resource to ensure a prosperous future through continuous support and development for stakeholders in the masonry industry. This Year's Annual Sponsors Diamond Masonry Premier JG Block CO LLC Premier Oldcastle APG Premier Sargon Premier Sun Valley Masonry Premier Yavapai Block Partner Membership Arizona Masonry Council was formed by the merger of two long standing Arizona associations - The Arizona Masonry Guild & The Arizona Masonry Contractors Association - Bringing all of the resources developed and managed by both groups under the umbrella of a single trade association to better serve the industry. Learn More Opportunities Grow your company & upskill your workforce Resources From education to technical support Connections Events, Committees & Referals WHAT WE DO BUILDING A STRONGER FOUNDATION FOR ARIZONA'S MASONRY INDUSTRY Education & Promotion Workforce Development Building Code & Material Standards Advocacy Government Relations Events, Classes, News Featured Events Module 5: Mastering Masonry Details: Material Meaning - Masonry & the Language of Architecture Sep 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Kitchell Contractors Training Room, 2231 E. Camelback Road, Suite 400 Phoenix, AZ 85016 More info Buy Tickets Upcoming Training 1st Aid/CPR Silica Scaffold Foreman Training Blueprint Reading Check Schedule 1st Aid & CPR Courses Check Schedule Scaffold Training Courses Check Schedule Silica Training Courses Check Schedule Foreman/Leadership Classes Check Schedule Blueprint Reading Latest News AMC Train the Trainer Event Strengthens Masonry Education Across Arizona Jul 27 Built on Craftsmanship: Sun Valley Masonry Jul 27 End of Session - Legislative Update Legislative Updates Jul 27 Keeping Masonry in the Conversation Jun 10 The Future Starts Here Jun 10 Member Spotlight: JG Block Co. Jun 10

About Us BUILDING A STRONGER FOUNDATION FOR ARIZONA'S MASONRY INDUSTRY Our mission is to create significant and lasting positive change for the Arizona masonry industry and to reinforce that our systems provide the premier building envelope solution in the minds of public and private owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors and the general public. Team Members Melonie Leslie Chair G & G Masonry Read More Ben Hazelton Treasurer Paragon Concrete Products Read More Brendon Sarracino Board Member Sargon Masonry Construction Read More Ryan Gray Staff Workforce Development and Training Coordinator Read More Matt Montgomery Vice Chair AZ Best Block Read More Scott Palmer Board Member Salt River Materials Group Read More Tyler Smith Board Member Yavapai Block Company, Inc Read More Mark Van Sant Board Member Oldcastle Read More Mike Summers Secretary Top Quality Masonry Company, Inc. Read More David Peloke Board Member Sun Valley Masonry, Inc. Read More Dawn Rogers Staff Executive Director Read More

Calling all architects... Thanks for joining us in Albuquerque and making the 2025 Masonry Design Summit a success! View More Info / Schedule Why you should attend... DISCOVER INNOVATIONS CONNECT WITH ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS ENHANCE PROJECT EFFICIENCY OPTIMIZE COST EFFECTIVENESS EARN PROFESSIONAL CREDITS (up to 6.0 LU - HSW) View More Info / Schedule This multi-day conference at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque will include... Architectural Education Sessions Hands -on Masonry Project Tour of UNM Architectural School save my spot 0 DAYS TO THE EVENT 2025 Masonry Design Summit Apr 24, 2025, 11:00 AM MST University of New Mexico - Albuquerque Join us for THREE immersive days exploring masonry design, hands-on learning, and industry insights. Educational sessions are AIA Accredited. ARCHITECT TRAVEL WILL BE SPONSORED! Can you make it? Details

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Codes, Standards, Materials Learn about the resources AMC has available for buyers, specifiers, designers, reviewers, and the general public. From our flagship Standard 107 that defines levels of quality, to our standard masonry fence details, to our workmanship site inspection services, AMC has the resources you need to be successful using masonry products. AMG Standard 107 In an effort to define the quality of workmanship and materials, the Arizona Masonry Council has developed three levels of quality: ECONOMY STANDARD CUSTOM When used alone, this Standard is advisory, and its use is optional. When this Standard is included by reference in the Contract Document specifications, this Standard becomes a part thereof. Click the PDF icon to download. Engineered Fence Details The standard engineered fence details are no longer available. Please contact The Felton Group for assistance at (602) 867-2500. Job Site Inspection Services Fill out form AMC provides job site workmanship reviews for masonry structures in Arizona to provide an opinion on the finished structure and its conformity to the project specifications. Click the icon to open an on-line form. Bid Request Fill out form Looking for a licensed contractor to bid on your masonry project? Click the PDF icon to download the Bid request form and AMC will distribute it to all applicable members so they can contact you. AMC makes no recommendation of any member or their qualifications for your particular job. Click the icon to open an on-line form. Additional Services AMC provides additional educational programs to project owners, engineers, architects, and plan review authorities. Check out the descriptions of some of our standard programs. Contact AMC for more information, to inquire about additional programs, or to schedule a presentation for your team. Ensure architectural firms’ master masonry specifications are in line with current masonry material standards, code references, terminology and construction practices and include reference to AMG Standard 107 – Levels of Quality and AMG Certified Block Testing Program. Specification Reviews AMC will be a resource by providing design assistance, technical service and in some cases project-specific consultation and hands-on training in masonry design software. Our collective goal is to assist owners/designers in the design of the buildings that satisfy building code requirements and design objectives while taking full advantage of the efficiencies of structural masonry. Engineering Community Resources Provide designers with guidance on how to design code-compliant and energy-efficient concrete masonry structures utilizing resources like COMcheck and allowable mass wall exemption allowed by code. Energy Efficient Concrete Masonry Structure Series Provide building inspectors, plan reviewers and inspectors with the latest information on masonry code changes. Plan Review & Building Inspector Series An educational presentation and PR campaign focused on increasing awareness of concrete masonry’s non-combustible properties and its importance in creating affordable, safe and secure structures. Fire Safety / Non-combustible Systems Programs Provide A/E/GCs with training on the latest masonry technologies (programs/apps) such as Masonry iQ, Direct Design, Ele Masonry and BIM-M to streamline and simplify designing with concrete masonry. Masonry Technology Education Series

About Us BUILDING A STRONGER FOUNDATION FOR ARIZONA'S MASONRY INDUSTRY Our mission is to create significant and lasting positive change for the Arizona masonry industry and to reinforce that our systems provide the premier building envelope solution in the minds of public and private owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors and the general public. Board of Directors Chair Melonie Leslie G & G Masonry Vice Chair Matt Montgomery AZ Best Block Secretary Mike Summers Top Quality Masonry Company, Inc. Treasurer Ben Hazelton Paragon Concrete Products Board Member Scott Palmer Salt River Materials Group Board Member David Peloke Sun Valley Masonry, Inc. Board Member Brendon Sarracino Sargon Masonry Construction Board Member Tyler Smith Yavapai Block Company, Inc Staff Dawn Rogers Executive Director Staff Ryan Gray Workforce Development and Training Coordinator Board Member Mark Van Sant Oldcastle Staff Dawn Rogers Executive Director Ryan Gray Workforce Development & Training Coordinator

Enrollment Application for Apprenticeship Training Date of Application * required Date Available for Training * required Program Selection Choose an option First Name Last Name Phone Email Street Address Street Address Line 2 City State Zip code Country Date of Birth * required Shirt Size Choose an option Gender * Male Female Ethnicity Choose an option Previous Military Experience * Yes No Do you have reliable transportation? * Yes No Have you submitted an AMC Apprenticeship Application before? * Yes No Would you require any special accomodations to perform your job duties? * Yes No Are you able to pass a criminal background check that covers the period of the last 7 years? * Yes No If YES provide date NOTE: A felony conviction will not prevent an applicant from qualifying for the apprenticeship. Are you able to perform the normal job duties a masonry apprenticeship would require, including repetative lifting of heavy objects and working in the outdoor heat? * Yes No Why do you want to enter the AMC Masonry Apprenticeship Program? EMPLOYER BACKGROUND PLEASE LIST LAST TWO (2) EMPLOYERS, BEGINNING WITH THE CURRENT OR MOST RECENT FIRST: (NOTE: Experience in masonry construction is not required.) Company 1 Company 1 Start Date * required Company 1 End Date * required Address Company 1 Duties and Responsibilities Company 1 Reason for Leaving Company 2 Company 2 Start Date * required Company 2 End Date * required Address Company 2 Duties and Responsibilities Company 2 Reson for Leaving Signature and Agreement On entering the apprenticeship program, I agree to observe all the rules of the AMC apprenticeship program including, but not limited to, their safety guidelines, and to perform satisfactorily such duties as may be assigned to me from time to time. I understand that any continuation of the apprenticeship training program shall depend upon the satisfactory performance of my job. I hereby authorize AMC to make a thorough investigation of my past employment and activities. I hereby release AMC and its agents from any claims and all liability that might arise from this investigation into my application for the apprenticeship program. I understand that any false answers or statements made by me on this application or other required documents may be considered sufficient cause for denial of acceptance into the training program. This certifies that this application was completed by me and that all entries and information on it are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Applicant Signature Clear Date Signed * required Register Thanks for submitting! We will contact you soon.

English Courses... SOON Classes built specifically for the masonry industry AMC is launching English classes built specifically for the masonry industry. The objectives of the AMC'S English Courses: Level 1 - This level will teach conversational skills. upon successful completion, participants will be able to communicate confidently and effectively. Level 2 - This level will teach basic writing and reading. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to read and interpret basic forms and notes such as those found on construction drawings. The participant will also be able to fill out basic forms with clear phrases and segments (daily reports, safety documents, etc.). Level 3 - This level will refine the ability to read and write. Upon successful completion, the participant will expand on their reading and comprehension. Participants will also be able to formulate sentences into short paragraphs (emails, short reports, etc.). Classes will be scheduled for 6-week blocks. Courses to be held at EVIT - 1601 West Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201. Participants will be given an assessment and placed in the proper level. Get On The List Sign up to receive the first word when we go live. First Name Last Name Email Subscribe You are on the list! We will let you know when classes are available.

The apprentice graduation dinner is held in February each year to recognize the apprentices who completed the entire program in the previous year and have earned the title of Journeyman Mason. Return to Current Event View Past Graduates: 2023 2022 2021 Thank You Event Sponsors! Best Block Diamond Sponsor Diamond Masonry Diamond Sponsor Fyffe Masonry Diamond Sponsor J G Block Diamond Sponsor Sun Valley Masonry Diamond Sponsor Superlite Block Diamond Sponsor Sutter Masonry Diamond Sponsor Besser Dinner Sponsor Sargon Masonry Dinner Sponsor G & G Masonry Gift Sponsor Milwaukie Tools Gift Sponsor Salt River Materials Gift Sponsor Yavapai Block Gift Sponsor SponsorshipOpportunity

High School Skills Challenge Registration Teacher Information First name* Last name* School Name* Email* Phone* Student Information Each school is limited to 2 student competitors plus 1 alternate. Student 1 - First and Last Name* Student 1 Shirt Size* Student 1 - Email ------------------------------------------------------------- Student 2 - First and Last Name Student 2 Shirt Size* Student 2 Email ------------------------------------------------------------- Alternate - First and Last Name Alternate Student Shirt Size* Alternate Student Email Submit