The SMA’s Fall 2019 newsletter teases the upcoming Stucco Online Training by the SMA, with our introductory video now available online. And hurry, sign up now for our November 6 membership meeting on ‘Forecasting the Construction Industry,’ by Jacob Belk. Mark your calendars for the SMA’s presentation of STUCCO LIVE at the World of Concrete, Las Vegas, February 4-7, 2020.

Our Summer 2019 newsletter highlights the SMA’s new 2019 Market Report. This updated version, based on data from the US Census bureau and other market research groups, continues to be well-received in the industry. The report is a free download at the SMA website. The Stucco Manufacturers Association is also preparing an online education program geared for installers. Full details coming soon! Also mark your calendars for the SMA’s annual Golf Tournament, coming on September 23. Sign-ups and sponsorships available soon.

The Winter 2019 eNewsletter for the Stucco Manufacturers Association recaps the growth of our association during 2018 as well as looks toward the interesting and exciting possibilities for the stucco industry upcoming in 2019. Also features an appeal by SMA member Rick Durham, EZ Wall Concentrate, to join the ASTM and participate as a voting member to have a say in the direction of our industry.

The SMA’s Fall 2018 eNewsletter keys in on the unmistakable fact that the lath & plastering industry needs promoting — as well as what the SMA is doing now to help keep the industry viable. Also features an update on changes coming to OSHA’s Silica Compliance requirements as well as issues with stucco applications.

SMA’s Summer 2018 newsletter provides updates on OSHA’s silica exposure regulations, forces at work for and against the stucco/plastering industry, a short class on windows and water testing, and other industry news. Also mark your calendars for the SMA’s annual Golf Tournament, coming on September 24. Sign-ups and sponsorships available soon.

The SMA’s Winter/Spring 2018 eNewsletter focuses on what the SMA is doing to help contractors learn OSHA’s new silica exposure regulations. The new work rules are now in effect, so become compliant by completing our Silica Compliance Program. This eNews issue also offers “10 things” every stucco contractor needs to know, what the SMA is planning to continue promoting the stucco industry, and other industry-related articles.

OSHA’s new silica exposure regulations are in effect — in our Fall 2017 eNewsletter, read what the SMA is doing to help Contractors learn the new work rules and become compliant, with our extensive Silica Compliance Program. Also review what the SMA is planning, to promote the stucco industry and much more.

Highlights of the SMA June 2017 eNewsletter: breaking news on OSHA’s silica codes, SMA’s upcoming golf tournament at the private Yorba Linda Country Club, member news, new SMA board members and much more.

SMA’s Spring 2017 newsletter highlights the new OSHA silica exposure law slated to take effect in June, an historical and pictorial review of Rain Screen, the industry stand on stucco, cracks and water, and more industry news.

SMA October 2016 eNewsletter: Executive Director Mark Fowler discusses stucco, continuous insulation and the new codes, SMA’s recent record-setting golf tournament [thank you sponsors!] and much more.

In the SMA’s September 2016 eNewsletter, SMA executive director Mark Fowler discusses how the stucco industry needs to plan for future growth in light of today’s building market, introduces new SMA educational resources for stucco construction and offers a fun quiz for upcoming ‘SMA and Australia’ meetings.

In the SMA’s March 2016 eNewsletter, SMA president Kevin Wensel urges us to think outside our usual concept of who our competitors are, as a good way to expand marketshare in our industry. Also in this issue: marblecrete and shellcrete cladding in the South, one-coat stucco descriptions, news about SMA members …

SMA’s October 2015 eNewsletter features updates in the International Building Code relating to water-resistive barriers, a study on stucco and porosity conducted by federal testing labs, and more …

SMA’s April 2015 eNewsletter: Industry- and business-related articles in this issue include construction silos, construction upturns, insurance fraud, new NLRB rules and more.

SMA’s October 2014 eNewsletter features industry- and business-related articles on: bitumen flashing performance variations, specifying appropriate metal lath products, challenges to control employee benefits costs, programs to entice youngsters toward construction projects, and more.