Masonry Magazine November 2006 Page. 58
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Masonry Camp. The flagship facility will also reinforce training programs at the BAC local level and expand research and development efforts.
"This facility will give us a world-class training campus, and allow us to offer even more to BAC members, as well as to the design and building professions," said BAC President and IMI Co-chair, John J. Flynn. "That is going to strengthen masonry's position in the marketplace."
"The center will provide state-of-the-art instruction, curriculum and materials," added IMI President, Joan Calambokidis, As anticipation builds for the center's completion, some of the most excited people are those BAC members helping to build it, including employees of Caretti Inc. of Camp Hill, Pa., and Broadcast Design & Construction of Mt. Clemens, Mich.
Caretti foreman, Chuck Bowman, a member of BAC Local 1 MD/VA/DC, appreciates the promise of lifelong learning opportunities that the center holds for all BAC members, including him. "I think about that every time I come to work," he said.
With advanced offerings like supervisor certification or training in new materials, everyone stands to win, said layout man, Art Feeser, from Local 1, who is "proud" to be a part of it. "The more you know, the more you're worth," he said.
To follow the NTC construction progress, go to www.imiweb.org/_whats new/index.htm.
MCAA's National Education Series Promotes Masonry Industry Certification
Erin Anderson, Events Coordinator
Mason Contractors Association of America
The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will be introducing a certification program for the masonry industry's contractors. This certification program will help to ensure that your company maintains the highest level of quality construction. Certification will also give customers a better objective to select qualified contractors for their projects. You can get a jump on earning credit towards certification by attending MCAA's education seminars. Seminars include the new Masonry Quality Institute (MQI), Foreman Development, Basic Masonry Estimating and Masonry Wall Bracing Design Course.
# Foreman Development Course
Dates Held: Denver, Nov. 9-10, and at the Masonry Showcase in Orlando, Feb. 21-22
The Foreman Development Course provides information to key employees about developing the skills necessary to become an effective foreman. This two-day course will focus on communication, decision making, problem solving and motivating the crew.
# Basic Masonry Estimating
Dates Held: Chicago, Nov. 30; and at the Masonry Showcase in Orlando, Feb. 22
Basic Masonry Estimating will teach the basics or refresh your memory during this eight hour course. The session will include a step-by-step approach to the estimating process and will include topics on bidding documents, computer solutions and more.
# MQI
Held at the Masonry Showcase in Orlando, Feb. 21-22
MQI will highlight the policies and procedures of operating a company with the highest standards to help increase profitability. This is a two-day course that will introduce quality, team building and problem solving to improve expectations and profitability in your company.
# Masonry Wall Bracing Design Course
Date Held: Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 9
The Masonry Wall Bracing Design Course will provide contractors the know-how to confidently design and construct bracings to meet the OSHA requirements for common masonry structures. Leam how to save your company money by designing your own wall bracing.
Additional information about the courses is available at www.mason contractors.org, or in MCAA's National Education Series booklet mailed recently to MCAA members.
Get a head start on becoming a certified contractor. Register for a course today!
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