September 2, 2010 7:00 AM CDT
Indiana Limestone Problems and Solutions
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT
Indiana Limestone (and stone in general) is a natural material that has been used successfully in many types of buildings for over 175 years. But like all products, it can be misused if proper attention isn't paid during design and construction. This webinar will allow attendees to gain a better understanding of the process of getting natural stone from the quarry to the project, see examples of problems on jobs caused by poor specifications, detailing and construction practices and learn how to avoid these and other mistakes in their projects, and learn points of reference and how they can be helpful in all phases of their projects no matter what the specified product.
View more information or register for Indiana Limestone Problems and Solutions.
Water Resistant Masonry
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT
The Water Resistant Masonry course will cover the different conditions that can lead to leaks and what we can do to keep water out of our walls. Attendees will learn about different water tests that are used to track down the cause of leaks, and how to use the results of tests to plan repairs. Especially important will be discussion of design details that can cause or prevent water problems in walls.
View more information or register for Water Resistant Masonry.
Restoration Masonry
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CT
The Restoration Masonry course will teach attendees how to identify when masonry structures need to be fixed, learn how to fix them and how to avoid these issues from reoccurring.
View more information or register for Restoration Masonry.
Masonry Wall Bracing Seminar
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
The Masonry Wall Bracing Seminar is intended to teach project managers, safety managers, foremen and any other responsible person to understand and implement the OSHA regulation on wall bracing, the Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls, and the Masonry Wallbracing Design Handbook. Completion of this course will allow your people to safely and efficiently design adequate masonry wall bracing.
View more information or register for Masonry Wall Bracing Seminar.
MCAA Safety Series
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT
An important masonry safety topic will be presented to mason contractors.
View more information or register for MCAA Safety Series.
Seismic Requirements of the Building Code
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT
Alaska and the West Coast of the United States are notorious for moderate to major earthquakes, but we are also aware of significant earthquakes in Missouri, Texas, Maine and Illinois. This presentation will show where the hot spots are and provide some insight on why the codes are requiring seismic consideration in design and construction. It will also show some basic methods on how to simplify construction when obstacles, such as reinforcement, are required in masonry walls. Most important, the presentation will provide some insight on what inspectors should be looking for when observing masonry construction.
View more information or register for Seismic Requirements of the Building Code.
Understanding Masonry Codes & Standards
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
This seminar will guide you step-by-step through the recently updated masonry specification provisions included in the consensus masonry standards. By the end of this seminar, you will have a real feel for the Code, so that you can put the new Masonry Code into practice.
View more information or register for Understanding Masonry Codes & Standards.
Masonry Inspection & Testing
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CT
This course will cover the basic items that mason contractors need to know when working with qualified and under qualified masonry inspectors and testing laboratories including the importance of testing criteria in the field and the lab; evaluate and check key quality assurance items on the jobsite; and identify what to look for in a quality masonry testing laboratory.
View more information or register for Masonry Inspection & Testing.
Visit www.masoncontractors.org/live for more information about each webinar and to purchase your tickets today.
MCAA Fall Webinar Schedule Announced
Earn Certification credit while improving profitability and productivity
The MCAA Live Webinar Series will feature the Water Resistant Masonry, Seismic Requirements of the Building Code, and more.
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has announced the Fall MCAA Live Webinar schedule. Courses include:Indiana Limestone Problems and Solutions
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT
Indiana Limestone (and stone in general) is a natural material that has been used successfully in many types of buildings for over 175 years. But like all products, it can be misused if proper attention isn't paid during design and construction. This webinar will allow attendees to gain a better understanding of the process of getting natural stone from the quarry to the project, see examples of problems on jobs caused by poor specifications, detailing and construction practices and learn how to avoid these and other mistakes in their projects, and learn points of reference and how they can be helpful in all phases of their projects no matter what the specified product.
View more information or register for Indiana Limestone Problems and Solutions.
Water Resistant Masonry
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT
The Water Resistant Masonry course will cover the different conditions that can lead to leaks and what we can do to keep water out of our walls. Attendees will learn about different water tests that are used to track down the cause of leaks, and how to use the results of tests to plan repairs. Especially important will be discussion of design details that can cause or prevent water problems in walls.
View more information or register for Water Resistant Masonry.
Restoration Masonry
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CT
The Restoration Masonry course will teach attendees how to identify when masonry structures need to be fixed, learn how to fix them and how to avoid these issues from reoccurring.
View more information or register for Restoration Masonry.
Masonry Wall Bracing Seminar
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
The Masonry Wall Bracing Seminar is intended to teach project managers, safety managers, foremen and any other responsible person to understand and implement the OSHA regulation on wall bracing, the Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls, and the Masonry Wallbracing Design Handbook. Completion of this course will allow your people to safely and efficiently design adequate masonry wall bracing.
View more information or register for Masonry Wall Bracing Seminar.
MCAA Safety Series
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT
An important masonry safety topic will be presented to mason contractors.
View more information or register for MCAA Safety Series.
Seismic Requirements of the Building Code
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT
Alaska and the West Coast of the United States are notorious for moderate to major earthquakes, but we are also aware of significant earthquakes in Missouri, Texas, Maine and Illinois. This presentation will show where the hot spots are and provide some insight on why the codes are requiring seismic consideration in design and construction. It will also show some basic methods on how to simplify construction when obstacles, such as reinforcement, are required in masonry walls. Most important, the presentation will provide some insight on what inspectors should be looking for when observing masonry construction.
View more information or register for Seismic Requirements of the Building Code.
Understanding Masonry Codes & Standards
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
This seminar will guide you step-by-step through the recently updated masonry specification provisions included in the consensus masonry standards. By the end of this seminar, you will have a real feel for the Code, so that you can put the new Masonry Code into practice.
View more information or register for Understanding Masonry Codes & Standards.
Masonry Inspection & Testing
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CT
This course will cover the basic items that mason contractors need to know when working with qualified and under qualified masonry inspectors and testing laboratories including the importance of testing criteria in the field and the lab; evaluate and check key quality assurance items on the jobsite; and identify what to look for in a quality masonry testing laboratory.
View more information or register for Masonry Inspection & Testing.
Visit www.masoncontractors.org/live for more information about each webinar and to purchase your tickets today.
About the Author
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is the national trade association representing mason contractors. The MCAA is committed to preserving and promoting the masonry industry by providing continuing education, advocating fair codes and standards, fostering a safe work environment, recruiting future manpower, and marketing the benefits of masonry materials.
