MCAA Now Accepting 2014 TEAM Awards Submissions

Words: Bronzella Cleveland

Awards recognize top masonry projects

 By Tim O’Toole

Project submission is available for the MCAA's Tribute to Exemplary Achievements in Masonry (TEAM) Awards.

Mason contractors realize that quality masonry projects are the result of strong creative vision and skilled execution. The purpose of the TEAM Awards is to give recognition to these projects and members of the construction team for outstanding accomplishments in masonry design and construction.

All mason contractors or architects may submit a project. Masonry must be the dominant material used in the project. Any work completed and landscaped between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2013 is eligible to be entered. Projects under construction or not landscaped will be disqualified.

Award categories include:

  • Commercial
  • Education: K-8
  • Education: 9-12
  • Education: College/University
  • Government
  • Industrial
  • Institutional
  • Landscape/Hardscape
  • Rehabilitation/Restoration
  • Residential: Single Family
  • Residential: Multi Family
  • Block (projects must be at least 65% block)
  • Lighweight Block (projects must use lightweight CMU)
  • LEED (projects must be LEED certified)

Submissions must be received by April 30, 2014. Judging will take place June 3, 2014. Winners will be awarded at the TEAM Awards Program on Sept. 10, 2014 at the MCAA Midyear Meeting in Milwaukee. Awards will be presented to the mason contractor, general contractor, architect, masonry supplier, and building owner.

Download a submission form to enter your project and visit www.masoncontractors.org/team for complete competition rules.

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