Serving the Carolinas Since 1951

The Voice of Masonry
Contractors in the Carolinas

NCMCA unites masonry professionals across North and South Carolina — advancing contractor certification, building careers, and championing masonry as the building material of choice.

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Who We Serve

The Right Place for Everyone in Masonry

Whether you're a masonry contractor, an architect specifying a project, or a student exploring a career in the trades — NCMCA has the resources and community for you.

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Masonry Contractors

Elevate your company through certification, chapter networking, continuing education, and statewide advocacy for the masonry industry.

  • Become a Certified Masonry Professional (CMP)
  • Certify your firm as an NCMCA contractor
  • Connect with 5 regional chapters
  • Access training and industry resources
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Architects & Specifiers

Pre-qualify masonry contractors with confidence. NCMCA Certified firms are vetted professionals committed to quality and continuing education.

  • Browse the certified contractor list
  • Download sample specification language
  • NCMCA Architecture Award for Certified Spec
  • Contact NCMCA for project guidance
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Future Masons

Masonry offers a rewarding, debt-free career path with real earning potential from day one. NC high school students can start their journey today.

  • NC High School Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Earn while you learn — $14/hr starting wage
  • OJT hours count toward full apprenticeship
  • Top 10 Reasons to Choose Masonry
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Certification Program

Raise Your Standard.
Prove Your Excellence.

The NCMCA Masonry Contractor Certification Program is the Carolinas' premier professional development pathway. From foremen to company principals, NCMCA offers structured, education-based certification recognized by architects and owners statewide.

Ten daylong courses cover occupational safety, masonry materials, structural engineering, estimating, blueprints, and business management — taught by nationally recognized experts.

277
CMP Recipients
129
CME Recipients
21
Certified Firms
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Upcoming Events

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Apr
8

Series 13: Certification Class (Module 5)

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · 73 & Main Restaurant
Certification
Apr
15

SkillsUSA Competition

Apr 15–17 · Koury Convention Center, Greensboro
Competition
Apr
23

Metrolina Chapter Meeting

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Chapter Meeting
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Careers & Training

Build a Career That Lasts

Masonry is a trade that offers no student debt, outdoor work, strong wages, and a clear path to business ownership. The Sam McGee Memorial Masonry Skills Contest gives students a stage to showcase their craft.

Earn While You Learn $14/hr Starting Wage No Student Debt
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NCMCA in Action

From certification classes and chapter meetings to skills contests and real masonry projects across the Carolinas.

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Join NCMCA and become part of the professional community that's shaping masonry in the Carolinas — through certification, advocacy, and hands-on training.

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