Masonry Magazine October 2007 Page. 11
MCAA'S NATIONAL EDUCATION SERIES
MASONRY QUALITY INSTITUTE
Applying the Quality Process to the Masonry Industry
Masonry Quality Institute assists masons in evaluating their services, meeting stringent customer expectations and proving their profitability. The course includes an introduction to the quality process and detailed implementations of the basic principles of quality along with learning strategies for team building and problem solving.
Dates and Locations:
November 14 & 15, 2007 Chicago, IL (MCAA Office)
January 23 & 24, 2008 Las Vegas, NV (World of Masonry)
February 26 & 27, 2008 Dallas, TX
March 4 & 5, 2008 Denver, CO
March 11 & 12, 2008 Chicago, IL (MCAA Office)
March 25 & 26, 2008 Tampa, FL
April 8 & 9, 2008 Baltimore, MD
April 22 & 23, 2008 Phoenix, AZ
May 13 & 14, 2008 Louisville, KY
June 3 & 4, 2008 Seattle, WA
UNDERSTANDING MASONRY CODES & STANDARDS
Your Guide Through Changes in Specifications and the Masonry Code
Understanding Masonry Codes & Standards seminar will guide you step-by-step through the recently updated masonry specification provisions included in the consensus masonry standards.
Dates and Locations:
November 6, 2007 Chicago, IL (MCAA Office)
January 21, 2008 Las Vegas, NV (World of Masonry)
February 26, 2008 Chicago, IL (MCAA Office)
May 6, 2008 Chicago, IL (MCAA Office)
MASONRY FOREMAN DEVELOPMENT COURSE
Creating a Solid Foundation for Masonry Leadership
Masonry Foreman Development Course teaches key areas for responsibility for foremen such as communication, leadership, problem solving, accident prevention, cost awareness, planning and organizing, production control and contract documents.
Dates and Locations:
January 20 & 21, 2008 Las Vegas, NV (World of Masonry)
BASIC MASONRY ESTIMATING
Improve Your Estimates and Increase Profit
Learn the basics of masonry estimating in the Basic Masonry Estimating seminar. This session includes a step-by-step approach to estimating including direct and indirect costs, materials, labor, equipment, project and office overhead, and profit.
Dates and Locations:
January 22, 2008 Las Vegas, NV (World of Masonry)
WALL BRACING DESIGN COURSE
Bracing Masonry Walls Safely
Gain knowledge of how to confidently design and construct bracing that will meet OSHA's requirements for a variety of common masonry structures through the Masonry Wall Bracing Design Course.
Dates and Locations:
May 7, 2008 Chicago, IL (MCAA Office)
For more information and to register for these programs, please contact the Mason Contractors Association of America at 800-536-2225 or visit us online at www.masoncontractors.org.