Stonemasons

Stonemasons craft structures from natural and artificial stone, transforming raw materials into durable walls, walkways, monuments, and architectural features. They spend their days cutting, shaping, and setting stones using both traditional hand tools and modern equipment like saws and grinders. A typical project might involve building a stone facade for a commercial building, repairing historic masonry on an old courthouse, or creating decorative stonework for a residential fireplace. Much of their work happens outdoors on construction sites, though they also work in workshops preparing materials.